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.

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

Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Servers, System Configuration, Linux Commands, Operating System Administration, Systems Administration, File Systems, IT Management, Virtualization, File Management, Data Sharing, Virtual Machines, Information Technology, Data Storage Technologies, Technical Communication
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Accounts, Linux, Linux Administration, Shell Script, Linux Commands, Unix Shell, Command-Line Interface, Operating System Administration, Bash (Scripting Language), System Monitoring, Unix Commands, File Systems, grep, Unix, Scripting, System Support, Systems Administration, File Management, Scripting Languages, Operating Systems
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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
★ 5 (11) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

PracticalGrowth
Skills you'll gain: Employee Onboarding, New Hire Orientations, Drive Engagement, Constructive Feedback, Continuous Improvement Process, Knowledge Transfer, Process Improvement, Diversity and Inclusion, Personalized Service, Telecommuting, Performance Metric, Experience Design, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Goal Setting, Expectation Management, Relationship Building, Document Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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 (164K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Computer Systems, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Memory Management, System Software, System Programming, Virtual Machines, Operating Systems, Hardware Architecture, Software Architecture, Algorithms, Software Design, Program Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Computer Graphics, Peripheral Devices
★ 4.9 (533) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Commands, Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Integrated Development Environments, File Systems, Internet Of Things, Command-Line Interface, Development Environment, System Configuration, Embedded Systems, Computing Platforms, Python Programming, OS Process Management, User Interface (UI), Computer Hardware, File Management, Scripting Languages, Programming Principles, Computer Programming
★ 4.7 (2.8K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: File I/O, UI Components, Java Programming, Object Oriented Design, Software Design, Debugging, Web Design and Development, Software Engineering, Code Reusability, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Computer Programming, Program Development, Event-Driven Programming, Bioinformatics, Encryption, Computer Programming Tools, Javascript, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
★ 4.6 (22K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Cloud Deployment, Generative AI, Cloud Security, Cloud Technologies, Generative AI Agents, Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Data Storage, Peripheral Devices, Virtualization, Computer Hardware, Cyber Attacks, OSI Models, General Networking, Database Administration, Data Security, Programming Principles, Computer Programming
★ 4.7 (11K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Systems Architecture, Software Architecture, Embedded Software, Software Design, System Design and Implementation, Embedded Systems, Performance Tuning, Systems Analysis, Electronic Hardware, Hardware Design, Electronic Systems, Systems Design, Hardware Architecture, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Requirements Analysis, System Programming, Reliability, Operating Systems, Service Level
★ 4 (122) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Business Software, Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Generative AI, Operating Systems, Data Storage Technologies, Data Loss Prevention, Computer Systems, Data Maintenance, Enterprise Security, System Software, Information Technology, OS Process Management, Computer Architecture, Technology Solutions, Data Storage, Solution Architecture, System Configuration, Technical Support and Services, Cybersecurity
★ 4.8 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks