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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


  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Hardware and OS Foundations Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Information Technology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Pearson

    CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005: Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Commands, Operating System Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ubuntu, OS Process Management, Systems Administration, Remote Access Systems, System Configuration, Network Monitoring, Network Administration, General Networking, Software Installation, Performance Tuning, Network Protocols, Authentications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Linux: Processes & System Resource Management for DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Servers, Linux Administration, Unix, Linux Commands, Linux, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, OS Process Management, Operating System Administration, Unix Shell, Debugging, System Monitoring, DevOps, Memory Management, Resource Management

    4.7 stars, 23 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (23) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Files and directories in the Linux filesystem

    Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Linux, Linux Commands, File Management, Linux Administration, Operating Systems, Unix, Command-Line Interface, Authorization (Computing), Data Storage

    4.7 stars, 20 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (20) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    Learn Technical Support and Help Desk Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Desktop Support, Help Desk Support, Technical Support and Services, Technical Support, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Support, Microsoft Windows, Security Controls, Information Systems Security, System Support, End User Training and Support, Security Management, Network Troubleshooting, Operating System Administration, Information Technology Operations, Hardware Troubleshooting, Software Installation, System Configuration, Systems Administration, IT Service Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • H

    Hebrew University of Jerusalem

    Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: Nand to Tetris Part II (project-centered course)

    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 stars, 536 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (536) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    The Raspberry Pi Platform and Python Programming for the Raspberry Pi

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Embedded Software, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Embedded Systems, Operating Systems, Internet Of Things, File Systems, Command-Line Interface, Software Installation, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Unix Shell, Electronic Hardware, System Configuration, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, Computer Programming, Program Development, Development Environment

    4.7 stars, 2.8K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (2.8K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Java Programming and Software Engineering Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, UI Components, Object Oriented Design, Java Programming, Software Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Debugging, Web Design and Development, Software Engineering, Code Reusability, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Computer Programming, Program Development, Event-Driven Programming, Bioinformatics, Encryption, Javascript, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Information Technology (IT) and Cloud Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Generative AI, Cloud Computing Architecture, Generative AI Agents, Cloud Services, Cloud Development, Cybersecurity, Hardening, Data Storage, Peripheral Devices, Virtualization, Computer Hardware, OSI Models, General Networking, Database Administration, Programming Principles, Computer Programming

    4.7 stars, 12K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (12K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Command Line Interfaces and Scripting

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Linux, Linux Commands, Shell Script, Unix Shell, Command-Line Interface, Linux Administration, Unix, Unix Commands, File Systems, Operating Systems, Scripting, File Management, System Software, Systems Administration, System Programming, Scripting Languages, grep, OS Process Management, Data Storage

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Learning Linux for LFCA Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Commands, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Linux Servers, System Monitoring, Operating System Administration, Public Key Infrastructure, Ubuntu, Version Control, File Management, Command-Line Interface, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Git (Version Control System), File Systems, User Accounts, Firewall, Cloud Computing Architecture, DevOps

    4.5 stars, 1.2K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (1.2K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Introduction to Computers

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Generative AI, Operating Systems, Hardware Architecture, Generative Model Architectures, Desktop Support, Data Warehousing, Security Controls, System Support, Business Intelligence, Technical Support and Services, Computer Systems, Solution Design, Business Software, Information Systems Security, Technical Support, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Data Storage Technologies, Cybersecurity, Computer Architecture

    4.8 stars, 1.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (1.1K) · Beginner · 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

  • Hardware and OS Foundations Capstone: Illinois Tech
  • CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005: Unit 3: Pearson
  • Linux: Processes & System Resource Management for DevOps: Coursera
  • Files and directories in the Linux filesystem: Coursera
  • Learn Technical Support and Help Desk Skills: Packt
  • Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: Nand to Tetris Part II (project-centered course): Hebrew University of Jerusalem
  • The Raspberry Pi Platform and Python Programming for the Raspberry Pi: University of California, Irvine
  • Java Programming and Software Engineering Fundamentals: Duke University
  • Information Technology (IT) and Cloud Fundamentals: IBM
  • Command Line Interfaces and Scripting: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

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