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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 IT Tools, Career Prep, and System Management

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Servers, System Configuration, Linux Commands, Operating System Administration, Systems Administration, File Systems, Operating Systems, Virtualization, Data Sharing, Virtual Machines, Information Technology, Data Storage Technologies

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Advanced Linux Administration and Shell Scripting

    Skills you'll gain: Shell Script, Linux, Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Linux Servers, Unix Shell, Unix, Bash (Scripting Language), Systems Administration, Operating System Administration, Hardening, Patch Management, Scripting Languages, Scripting, System Monitoring, User Accounts, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Command-Line Interface, Process Management

    Advanced · 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 Software, Embedded Systems, Linux Servers, Computer Engineering, File Systems, Unix, C (Programming Language), File Management, Memory Management, Computer Programming, Open Source Technology, OS Process Management, Build Tools

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Unix Performance, Signals, and System Internals

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Installation, User Accounts, and File Systems

    Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Mac OS, User Accounts, File Management, User Provisioning, Data Security, Operating System Administration, Software Installation, Unix, System Configuration, Unix Commands, Security Controls, Knowledge of Apple Hardware, Authorization (Computing), Data Management, Disaster Recovery, Data Storage, Control Panels, Encryption

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Red Hat Linux: Configure, Manage & Optimize

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, File Systems, Scripting, Linux Servers, Shell Script, System Configuration, Linux Commands, Unix Shell, Scripting Languages, Technical Support and Services, Systems Administration, Web Servers, Servers, System Monitoring, IT Automation, Command-Line Interface, Problem Management, OS Process Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Linux Fundamentals: Configure, Secure & Manage

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Linux, User Accounts, Command-Line Interface, Operating System Administration, User Provisioning, Open Source Technology, Disaster Recovery, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, System Monitoring, Unix Commands, System Configuration, Identity and Access Management, Systems Administration, Linux Commands, Unix, Patch Management, Data Maintenance, Security Controls

    Mixed · 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, Operating System Administration, Memory Management, Security Management, Debugging, Service Management, OS Process Management, Data Maintenance

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    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

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    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)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    The Linux Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Linux, Ubuntu, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Operating System Administration, Bash (Scripting Language), Software Installation, System Configuration, Network Troubleshooting, User Accounts, Networking Hardware, Network Support, Open Source Technology, File Management, Package and Software Management, Scripting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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

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

  • Advanced IT Tools, Career Prep, and System Management: Packt
  • Advanced Linux Administration and Shell Scripting: Packt
  • Linux Basics: The Command Line Interface - 6: Dartmouth College
  • Unix Performance, Signals, and System Internals: EDUCBA
  • Installation, User Accounts, and File Systems: Packt
  • Red Hat Linux: Configure, Manage & Optimize: EDUCBA
  • Linux Fundamentals: Configure, Secure & Manage: EDUCBA
  • Advanced Linux Troubleshooting and System Recovery: Packt
  • Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1a: Illinois Tech
  • OpenSUSE Linux OS Fundamentals: EDUCBA

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