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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

    CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-006) - The Total Course

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Operating System Administration, Linux, Linux Commands, Linux Servers, Virtualization, File Systems, Systems Administration, Command-Line Interface, Containerization, Bash (Scripting Language), Ubuntu, Hardening, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Unix Commands, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Network Troubleshooting, Shell Script, Data Storage, Application Deployment

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    Operating Systems & Security Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, File Systems, Microsoft Windows, Desktop Support, Interoperability, Linux Administration, Unix, System Configuration, Knowledge of Apple Software, Computing Platforms, Ubuntu, Systems Administration, Operating Systems, Mac OS, System Support, Software Installation, File Management, Security Controls, Network Security, Data Security

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Edureka

    Introduction to Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Administration, grep, Linux Commands, Linux Servers, Command-Line Interface, Unix Commands, Unix, Unix Shell, File I/O, File Management, File Systems, Data Pipelines, Dataflow, Operating Systems, Unstructured Data, Administration, Administrative Support, IT Security Architecture, IT Service Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Foundations of Linux System Administration

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Package and Software Management, Linux, Ubuntu, Operating System Administration, File Systems, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Linux Servers, Unix, Unix Commands, User Accounts, Systems Administration, Unix Shell, OS Process Management, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Software Installation, File Management, User Provisioning, System Support

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Technical Support Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Desktop Support, Package and Software Management, Technical Support and Services, Computer Hardware, Technical Support, Software Installation, System Support, Network Support, General Networking, Help Desk Support, Technical Documentation, Hardware Troubleshooting, Software Documentation, Customer Support, End User Training and Support, Computer Networking, Information Technology, Technical Writing, Computer Systems, Linux

    4.8 stars, 165K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (165K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Windows 11 Pro Crash Course for System Administrators

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Windows, Operating System Administration, Patch Management, System Configuration, File Systems, Windows PowerShell, Azure Active Directory, Active Directory, Systems Administration, Performance Tuning, Hardening, Desktop Support, System Monitoring, File Management, Data Storage, User Accounts, System Support, Virtual Machines, IT Infrastructure, Security Testing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • I

    IBM

    IT Fundamentals for Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, IT Service Management, Cloud Computing, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Malware Protection, Networking Hardware, Service Management, Identity and Access Management, Linux, Linux Commands, Incident Response, Network Security, Cybersecurity, TCP/IP, Linux Administration, Network Protocols, Cloud Computing Architecture, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Attacks

    4.6 stars, 22K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (22K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job skills
    Job skills
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Tools of the Trade: Linux and SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Operating Systems, File Systems, Linux Commands, Linux, SQL, Linux Administration, File Management, Unix Shell, Query Languages, Database Management, Command-Line Interface, Databases, Relational Databases, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, User Accounts

    4.8 stars, 6.3K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (6.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Networking, Virtualization, and Service Management in Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Operating System Administration, Linux, Linux Servers, Virtualization, Systems Administration, Containerization, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Linux Commands, Application Deployment, Virtual Machines, Server Administration, Data Maintenance, Virtual Networking, File Management, Disaster Recovery, Data Loss Prevention, OS Process Management, Service Management, User Accounts

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    KodeKloud

    Linux System Administration: Deployment and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Servers, Linux Commands, Event Monitoring, Scripting, Verification And Validation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Ubuntu, Hardening, Linux, Linux Commands, Application Security, Operating System Administration, Security Software, Security Controls, Service Management, Patch Management, Systems Administration, Information Systems Security, Package and Software Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 7

    Skills you'll gain: Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtual Machines, Virtualization, Containerization, Virtual Networking, Cloud Deployment, Open Source Technology, Data Persistence

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-006) - The Total Course: Packt
  • Operating Systems & Security Fundamentals: Packt
  • Introduction to Linux: Edureka
  • Foundations of Linux System Administration: Packt
  • Technical Support Fundamentals: Google
  • Windows 11 Pro Crash Course for System Administrators: Packt
  • IT Fundamentals for Cybersecurity: IBM
  • Tools of the Trade: Linux and SQL: Google
  • Networking, Virtualization, and Service Management in Linux: Packt
  • Linux System Administration: Deployment and Security: KodeKloud

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