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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


  • P

    Packt

    Linux Kernel Internals: Processes, Memory, and Scheduling

    Skills you'll gain: System Programming, Memory Management, Performance Tuning, OS Process Management, Operating Systems, Linux Administration, Linux, Real-Time Operating Systems, System Software, Operating System Administration, Linux Servers, Linux Commands, C (Programming Language), System Configuration, Hardware Architecture, Systems Analysis, Resource Management, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Total Seminars

    Linux Foundations & System Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Open Source Technology, Linux, Linux Servers, File Systems, Ubuntu, Operating System Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Unix, Linux Commands, Systems Administration, Software Installation, System Software, System Configuration, File Management, Data Storage, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Storage

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Input Output, Expression Handling, and System Management

    Skills you'll gain: Unix Commands, Unix, Unix Shell, File I/O, User Accounts, Operating System Administration, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, User Provisioning, File Systems, Systems Administration, File Management, System Support, System Configuration

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Total Seminars

    OS Tools & User Management

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, User Accounts, Microsoft Windows, Group Policy, Mac OS, User Provisioning, Ubuntu, Control Panels, Operating Systems, System Configuration, Windows Servers, Desktop Support, System Monitoring, Systems Administration, Data Sharing, File Management, File Systems, Registration, User Research, User Feedback

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1b

    Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, General Networking, Network Architecture, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, Local Area Networks, Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, System Configuration, Wide Area Networks, Servers

    4.5 stars, 295 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

    EDUCBA

    OpenSUSE Linux OS Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Linux, Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, File Management, Operating System Administration, Linux Commands, Systems Administration, File Systems, Open Source Technology, System Configuration, Software Installation, Operating Systems, Virtualization, User Interface (UI)

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

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1a

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Networking Hardware, Data Storage, Computer Systems, Data Storage Technologies, Computer Engineering, System Configuration, Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Software Installation, Peripheral Devices, Memory Management

    4.7 stars, 95 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

    University of Colorado System

    Linux Server Management and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Servers, Ubuntu, Operating System Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Unix, User Accounts, Linux Commands, User Provisioning, Systems Administration, System Configuration, Hardening, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Network Administration, Software Installation, Package and Software Management, Authentications, Open Source Technology

    4.6 stars, 920 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (920) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Linux Crash Course for Beginners - 2023

    Skills you'll gain: System Monitoring, Shell Script, Bash (Scripting Language), User Accounts, Linux Commands, Linux, Systems Administration, Linux Administration, User Provisioning, Operating System Administration, Network Troubleshooting, System Configuration, File Management, File Systems, Command-Line Interface, Remote Access Systems, Network Administration, Software Installation, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtual Machines

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Switching to ZorinOS – Linux for Windows & Mac

    Skills you'll gain: System Support, Systems Administration, Data Maintenance, System Monitoring, Desktop Support, System Configuration, Package and Software Management, Patch Management, System Requirements, Open Source Technology, General Networking, Computer Security Awareness Training

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    Edureka

    Linux System Administration

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Linux Administration, Shell Script, Linux, OSI Models, Unix, Unix Shell, Network Troubleshooting, grep, Systems Administration, Linux Servers, Linux Commands, Network Administration, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, Firewall, User Accounts, Network Routers, File Management, Automation

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Edureka

    User Management and Process Management in Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Operating System Administration, Linux, Unix, Systems Administration, Linux Servers, System Monitoring, Linux Commands, User Accounts, OS Process Management, Operating Systems, Unix Commands, Unix Shell, Performance Tuning, System Configuration, User Provisioning, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Hardening, Process Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular operating system courses

  • Linux Kernel Internals: Processes, Memory, and Scheduling: Packt
  • Linux Foundations & System Architecture: Total Seminars
  • Input Output, Expression Handling, and System Management: EDUCBA
  • OS Tools & User Management: Total Seminars
  • Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1b: Illinois Tech
  • OpenSUSE Linux OS Fundamentals: EDUCBA
  • Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1a: Illinois Tech
  • Linux Server Management and Security: University of Colorado System
  • Linux Crash Course for Beginners - 2023: Packt
  • Switching to ZorinOS – Linux for Windows & Mac: Packt

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