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About the Course

In this course -- through a combination of video lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on practice -- you’ll learn about the main components of an operating system and how to perform critical tasks like managing software and users, and configuring hardware. By the end of this course you’ll be able to: ● navigate the Windows and Linux filesystems using a graphical user interface and command line interpreter ● set up users, groups, and permissions for account access ● install, configure, and remove software on the Windows and Linux operating systems ● configure disk partitions and filesystems ● understand how system processes work and how to manage them ● work with system logs and remote connection tools ● utilize operating system knowledge to troubleshoot common issues in an IT Support Specialist role...

Top reviews

JA

Jun 21, 2019

Great course, lots of very challenging and useful information. You'll learn about Linux and some of the inner workings of Windows, plus lots of tools and programs that are really useful. Great course!

BO

Apr 1, 2019

This is my most favorite module module, especially the Linux, which is my all time favorite OS ever enjoy learning, working Programing, and configuring, and will continue enjoying til the end of time.

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By Pratik R

Jul 25, 2021

you should have to add some eaxtra topics related to file handling in linux

By Amanda D

Oct 30, 2020

Please show the example computer screen more instead of the girl speaking.

By Natalia B

Mar 7, 2023

There were errors in the quizzes and the final labs had poor directions.

By Harold M

Mar 14, 2020

Not enough is done to explain and learn Linux commands during the course

By Priyam A

Mar 16, 2018

Videos are good.But labs can be very confusing and difficult to perform.

By Elisa M (

May 17, 2021

It would be easier to see the commands by themselves (like flashcards)

By JAIME A

Mar 15, 2023

Will be better if you create individual courses for Linux and windows

By SYED A M

Dec 26, 2019

It can be much deeper but it's ok to start the OS and work around it.

By collin m b

May 14, 2018

I hate that the windows labs are more frustrating than the linux labs

By Sharmaine D

Dec 13, 2020

Week 6 test is broken. Please fix the linux part of the exam to pass

By Brandie B

Feb 6, 2022

Very fast pace. Not a lot of hands on to really let things sink in.

By Anthony M

Feb 11, 2018

The labs are very buggy. The videos and course material were great.

By Bonnie B

Jun 11, 2021

some of the instructions on the labs were difficult to understand.

By Hazen L

Jul 22, 2020

Bad girl is not Professional but I can see her grown in the video.

By Tung V

Mar 13, 2021

The last window qwiklab in this course is unresponsive and wonky.

By Zakir S

Sep 5, 2018

While the lectures were fine but I was not happy with the labs.

By David G M

May 9, 2021

This was a challenging course but was satisfying to complete.

By YancMan A

Nov 9, 2020

Thought but powers through. A list of commands would be nice.

By Shalini S

Jun 4, 2020

Lessons were informational and I had a difficulty with labs.

By Jasmine A

Sep 5, 2021

A little drawn out and the last lab was a bit too difficult.

By Jay C

Jun 4, 2022

i would like more hands on projects befor the one hour quiz

By Jason F

Sep 19, 2019

Some parts are oversimplified, should focus more on the CLI

By Kosi A

Feb 28, 2024

this section is really tricky especially the Linux items.

By Deleted A

Dec 26, 2021

Linux modules are unclear, and are full of misdirection.

By Danel A

May 28, 2020

some of the instructions for the last 2 labs are abyssmal