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Operating System Courses

Operating system courses can help you learn process management, memory allocation, file systems, and user interfaces. You can build skills in troubleshooting system errors, optimizing performance, and implementing security protocols. Many courses introduce tools like Linux, Windows, and virtualization software, illustrating how these skills are applied in real-world environments.

Popular Operating System Courses and Certifications


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    Pearson

    Linux Under the Hood

    Skills you'll gain: Containerization, Linux, Memory Management, Linux Commands, OS Process Management, File Systems, Operating Systems, Data Storage, Cloud Storage, Data Storage Technologies, General Networking, Network Administration, C (Programming Language), Git (Version Control System)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Linux Administration and Shell Scripting

    Skills you'll gain: Shell Script, Linux, Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Linux Servers, Systems Administration, Operating System Administration, Hardening, Scripting, System Monitoring, User Accounts, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), OS Process Management, Firewall, Process Management

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Open Source Operating Systems - Bachelor's

    Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Package and Software Management, Linux, Operating System Administration, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Operating Systems, Command-Line Interface, File Systems, Network Administration, Application Deployment, Shell Script, IT Automation, Web Servers, System Configuration, General Networking, Firewall, Software Installation, Virtualization

    4.7 stars, 11 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (11) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Securing Linux Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Linux Administration, Public Key Infrastructure, Linux, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Firewall, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Network Security, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Information Technology

    4.5 stars, 112 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (112) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Getting Started with Linux Installation and Everyday Use

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Administration, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, File Systems, File Management, Virtualization, Network Troubleshooting, Virtual Machines, Software Installation, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Network Administration, System Configuration, Operating Systems, General Networking, Local Area Networks, Shell Script

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Open Source Software

    Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Package and Software Management, Linux, Shell Script, Linux Administration, Operating System Administration, Bash (Scripting Language), Operating Systems, Command-Line Interface, Scripting, Linux Commands, File Systems, Network Administration, Software Installation, IT Automation, System Configuration, Database Management, General Networking, Database Systems, Network Security

    4.8 stars, 13 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (13) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • P

    Packt

    A Beginners Guide to Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Ubuntu, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Command-Line Interface, OS Process Management, File Management, Virtual Environment, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Linux & Python: Automate & Manage Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Scripting, Linux Administration, Operating System Administration, Data Persistence, Shell Script, Systems Administration, IT Automation, Software Installation, Command-Line Interface, YAML, Python Programming, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), OS Process Management, Persistence, File Management, Operational Efficiency

    4.8 stars, 48 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (48) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Introduction to Unix and Linux Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Unix Shell, Unix Commands, Unix, Shell Script, File Management, File Systems, Systems Architecture, LESS, System Support, Operations Support Systems, C and C++, IT Management, Practice Management, Working With Children, Operations Management, Plant Operations and Management, Design, Common Core Standards

    4.7 stars, 17 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (17) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Input Output, Expression Handling, and System Management

    Skills you'll gain: Unix Commands, Unix, File I/O, User Accounts, Operating System Administration, Command-Line Interface, File Systems, Systems Administration, File Management, Identity and Access Management, Administration

    4.7 stars, 21 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (21) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    Installation, User Accounts, and File Systems

    Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Mac OS, User Accounts, File Management, Data Security, Operating System Administration, Software Installation, Unix, System Configuration, Operating Systems, Encryption

    4.9 stars, 10 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Foundations of Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Command-Line Interface, Ubuntu, Linux, grep, Linux Commands, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, File Systems, Software Installation, File Management, Open Source Technology

    4.4 stars, 19 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (19) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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