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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

    Operating Systems and Networking Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Local Area Networks, Software Installation, Command-Line Interface, Microsoft Windows, System Configuration, Systems Administration, TCP/IP, Linux Administration, Linux, General Networking, Patch Management, Operating Systems, User Accounts, Network Routers, System Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Mac OS, Identity and Access Management, Network Security

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    OS Deployment (OSD) & Application Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Windows PowerShell, Operating System Administration, Software Installation, Operating Systems, Package and Software Management, Microsoft Windows, System Configuration, Release Management, IT Infrastructure, Configuration Management, Simulations

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Administration, Operating System Administration, File Systems, User Accounts, Linux Commands, User Provisioning, Data Storage, Systems Administration, File Management, Performance Tuning, Data Storage Technologies, Operating Systems, System Configuration, Security Controls

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    Windows OS Forensics

    Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Digital Forensics, Microsoft Windows, File Management, Operating Systems, Data Structures, Data Validation, File I/O, Data Storage

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    81 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Linux & Python: Automate & Manage Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Scripting, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Scripting Languages, Operating System Administration, Data Persistence, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Unix Shell, Systems Administration, IT Automation, Software Installation, Data Store, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Hosting, Object-Relational Mapping, YAML, System Programming, Python Programming

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    47 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Foundations of Linux

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

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Core 2: OS, Software, Security and Operational Procedures

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Network Security, Operating Systems, Information Technology Operations, Network Support, Mac OS, Security Controls, Microsoft Windows, Information Systems Security, System Configuration, Mobile Security, System Support, Linux, Network Troubleshooting, Technical Support, Software Installation, Help Desk Support, Firewall, Malware Protection, Encryption

    4.7
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    72 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Switching to ZorinOS – Linux for Windows & Mac

    Skills you'll gain: Data Maintenance, System Monitoring, Desktop Support, System Configuration, Package and Software Management, Computer Literacy, System Requirements, Open Source Technology, General Networking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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, System Programming, Application Development, Wireless Networks, Communication Systems, Hardware Architecture, OS Process Management, Network Protocols, C (Programming Language), Simulations, Computer Hardware, Network Performance Management, Memory Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Dartmouth College

    Linux Basics: The Command Line Interface - 6

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Linux, Embedded Systems, Linux Servers, Computer Engineering, File Systems, Unix, Operating Systems, C (Programming Language), File Management, Memory Management, Computer Programming Tools, Computer Programming, Open Source Technology, OS Process Management

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    35 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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, Hardware Troubleshooting, Memory Management, Debugging, Service Management, User Accounts, OS Process Management

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Unix System Overview and Command

    Skills you'll gain: Unix Commands, Unix, Unix Shell, Remote Access Systems, Scripting, Systems Administration, Operating System Administration, Shell Script, Command-Line Interface, IT Automation, File I/O, User Accounts, File Management, Authorization (Computing), File Systems, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Dataflow, Communication Systems

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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Operating Systems and Networking Fundamentals: Packt
  • OS Deployment (OSD) & Application Deployment: Packt
  • Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 2: Pearson
  • Windows OS Forensics: Infosec
  • Linux & Python: Automate & Manage Systems: EDUCBA
  • Foundations of Linux: Packt
  • Core 2: OS, Software, Security and Operational Procedures: IBM
  • Switching to ZorinOS – Linux for Windows & Mac: Packt
  • Embedded Hardware and Operating Systems: 28DIGITAL
  • Linux Basics: The Command Line Interface - 6: Dartmouth College

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