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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

    Pearson

    Virtualization for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Virtualization, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtual Machines, Virtual Networking, Linux, System Requirements, Encryption

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Foundations of IT Systems and Operating Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, User Accounts, Data Storage Technologies, Operating Systems, Data Storage, Security Controls, Microsoft Windows, Linux, Information Systems Security, Performance Tuning, Mac OS, Information Technology, File Systems, Control Panels

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Input Output, Expression Handling, and System Management

    Skills you'll gain: Unix Commands, Unix, File I/O, User Accounts, Operating System Administration, Command-Line Interface, File Systems, Systems Administration, File Management, Identity and Access Management, Administration

    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 Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Display

    Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Operating System Administration, Computer Displays, Microsoft Windows, Display Devices, Software Installation, Operating Systems, Mac OS, Package and Software Management, System Configuration, Patch Management, Network Troubleshooting, Hardware Troubleshooting, Security Controls, Performance Management, Performance Improvement

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Embedded Hardware and Operating Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Operating Systems, Application Development, Wireless Networks, Communication Systems, Hardware Architecture, OS Process Management, Network Protocols, Simulations, C (Programming Language), Memory Management

    4.1 stars, 629 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.1 (629) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Linux Foundations and Basic System Administration

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Administration, File Systems, Remote Access Systems, Operating System Administration, Linux Commands, File Management, System Configuration, Software Installation, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Systems Administration, Authorization (Computing), Virtualization, Virtual Machines, User Accounts

    4.8 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1a

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies, System Configuration, Computer Architecture, Peripheral Devices

    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
  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Linux Troubleshooting and System Recovery

    Skills you'll gain: Hardening, Linux Administration, System Monitoring, Linux Commands, Performance Tuning, Linux, Systems Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Command-Line Interface, Operating System Administration, Memory Management, Service Management, OS Process Management

    4.5 stars, 6 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (6) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1c

    Skills you'll gain: Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtual Machines, Cloud Services, Display Devices, Computer Hardware, Operating Systems, Computer Displays

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

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

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

    Pearson

    CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005: Common Administration Tasks

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Operating System Administration, Systems Administration, System Monitoring, Linux, Performance Tuning, File Management, System Configuration, Network Troubleshooting, Remote Access Systems, User Interface (UI)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Foundations of Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Command-Line Interface, Ubuntu, Linux, grep, Linux Commands, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, File Systems, Software Installation, File Management, Open Source Technology

    4.4 stars, 18 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (18) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Linux Administration and Shell Scripting

    Skills you'll gain: Shell Script, Linux, Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Linux Servers, Systems Administration, Operating System Administration, Hardening, Scripting, System Monitoring, User Accounts, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), OS Process Management, Firewall, Process Management

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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