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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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    Packt

    Advanced Linux Troubleshooting and System Recovery

    Skills you'll gain: Hardening, Linux Administration, System Monitoring, Linux Commands, Performance Tuning, Linux, Systems Administration, File Management, Network Troubleshooting, Command-Line Interface, Operating System Administration, Memory Management, Security Management, Debugging, Service Management, OS Process Management, Data Maintenance

    4.5 stars, 6 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (6) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    Linux for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Administration, Package and Software Management, Software Installation, Open Source Technology, Computing Platforms, Operating Systems, Development Environment, Desktop Support

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Total Seminars

    Peripherals, Operating Systems, & Display

    Skills you'll gain: Peripheral Devices, Computer Displays, Remote Access Systems, Display Devices, Desktop Support, Operating System Administration, Microsoft Windows, Hardware Troubleshooting, Software Installation, USB, Computer Hardware, Technical Support and Services, System Configuration, Technical Support, Help Desk Support, Networking Hardware, Operating Systems, Technical Services, Data Storage

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    28DIGITAL

    Embedded Hardware and Operating Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Operating Systems, Application Development, Wireless Networks, Communication Systems, Hardware Architecture, OS Process Management, Network Protocols, C (Programming Language), Simulations, Network Performance Management, Memory Management

    4.1 stars, 629 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.1 (629) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Open Source Operating Systems - Bachelor's

    Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Package and Software Management, Linux, Ubuntu, Operating System Administration, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Operating Systems, Unix, Command-Line Interface, File Systems, Linux Servers, Unix Commands, Network Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Bash (Scripting Language), Application Deployment, Shell Script, IT Automation, Web Applications

    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
  • T

    Total Seminars

    Windows, macOS & Linux Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Software Installation, Desktop Support, File Management, File Systems, Microsoft Windows, Linux, System Configuration, Computer Literacy, Data Storage Technologies, Operating Systems, Mac OS, Safety and Security, Help Desk Support, Technical Communication, Data Storage, Windows Servers, Information Technology, Computer Hardware, OS Process Management, Power Electronics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1c

    Skills you'll gain: Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtual Machines, Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms, Display Devices, Computer Hardware, Operating Systems, Computer Displays, Containerization, Wireless Networks

    4.7 stars, 22 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
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    Pearson

    CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Ubuntu, Linux, Bash (Scripting Language), Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Command-Line Interface, Operating System Administration, Unix Shell, File Management, Shell Script, grep, Software Installation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    EDUCBA

    Unix Performance, Signals, and System Internals

    4.8 stars, 27 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (27) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Total Seminars

    OS Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Display

    Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Operating System Administration, Computer Displays, Microsoft Windows, Display Devices, Unix, Desktop Support, Software Installation, Operating Systems, System Support, Mac OS, Threat Detection, Package and Software Management, Security Software, System Configuration, Patch Management, Network Troubleshooting, Hardware Troubleshooting, Performance Management, Performance Improvement

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Pearson

    Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 4

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Commands, Bash (Scripting Language), Linux Servers, Operating System Administration, Systems Administration, Shell Script, Unix Shell, OS Process Management, Network Administration, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface, Network Support, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Pearson

    Virtualization for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Virtualization, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtual Machines, Virtual Networking, Virtual Environment, Computing Platforms, Software Installation, Linux, Devops Tools, System Requirements, Encryption

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular operating system courses

  • Advanced Linux Troubleshooting and System Recovery: Packt
  • Linux for Beginners: Packt
  • Peripherals, Operating Systems, & Display: Total Seminars
  • Embedded Hardware and Operating Systems: 28DIGITAL
  • Introduction to Open Source Operating Systems - Bachelor's: Illinois Tech
  • Windows, macOS & Linux Fundamentals: Total Seminars
  • Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1c: Illinois Tech
  • CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005: Unit 1: Pearson
  • Unix Performance, Signals, and System Internals: EDUCBA
  • OS Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Display: Total Seminars

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