Operating Systems

Operating Systems are the software that manage computer hardware and software resources, providing various services for computer programs. Coursera's Operating Systems catalogue teaches you about the fundamental principles of modern operating systems. You'll learn about process management, memory management, file systems, and I/O systems. You'll also delve into concepts around distributed systems, security, and systems programming. This knowledge will equip you for roles in systems engineering, software development, and data management, allowing you to effectively design, develop, and manage complex computing systems.
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    Google

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Package and Software Management, File Systems, Microsoft Windows, Linux, Operating Systems, OS Process Management, Linux Administration, Remote Access Systems, System Monitoring, Command-Line Interface, User Accounts, Systems Administration, Windows PowerShell, Technical Support and Services, File Management, Virtualization

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    29K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Codio

    Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Operating Systems, OS Process Management, C (Programming Language), System Programming, Virtualization, Data Integrity, Debugging, Systems Design, Performance Tuning, Distributed Computing, Data Storage, Computer Systems, Command-Line Interface, Virtual Machines, Data Security, Computer Hardware, Scalability, Data Structures, Linux

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    292 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Skills you'll gain: Peripheral Devices, Computer Hardware, System Configuration, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Computer Systems, Virtual Machines, Operating Systems, USB, Hardware Troubleshooting, Computing Platforms, Linux, Software Installation, Technical Support, Mac OS, Computer Architecture, File Systems, Network Infrastructure, Data Storage, User Accounts, Disaster Recovery

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Akamai Technologies, Inc.

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Ubuntu, Linux Administration, File Systems, Linux Commands, Operating Systems, User Accounts, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, OS Process Management, File Management, Unix Shell, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface, Open Source Technology, Security Controls, Virtualization, Virtual Machines

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    122 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), System Programming, Embedded Software, Software Testing, Embedded Systems, Linux, Agile Software Development, Docker (Software), Git (Version Control System), Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Operating Systems, Shell Script, C++ (Programming Language), Debugging, File Systems, Internet Of Things, OS Process Management, Peripheral Devices

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    149 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Linux, Package and Software Management, Shell Script, Linux Administration, Ubuntu, Microsoft Windows, Linux Commands, Unix Shell, Windows PowerShell, User Accounts, Bash (Scripting Language), Command-Line Interface, Unix, Operating Systems, Scripting, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Systems Administration, Windows Servers, Security Management

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    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    145 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Infosec

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Linux, Cybersecurity, Operating System Administration, Operating Systems, Windows PowerShell, Unix Commands, Microsoft Windows, Computer Systems, Mac OS

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    93 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Systems, Operating Systems, Generative AI, Business Systems, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Security, Servers, Security Awareness, Computer Hardware, Information Systems Security, Computer Architecture, Data Storage, Patch Management, Cloud Computing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    1.9K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Cloud Computing, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Cloud Security, Operating Systems, Windows PowerShell, Windows Servers, File Systems, System Software, Mac OS, Command-Line Interface, Active Directory, Computer Systems, Virtual Machines, Firewall, Virtualization, Containerization, User Accounts

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    5.7K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Codio

    Skills you'll gain: OS Process Management, Operating Systems, C (Programming Language), System Programming, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Application Programming Interface (API)

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    175 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Skills you'll gain: Shell Script, Job Control Language (JCL), Unix Shell, File Management, User Accounts, Operating System Administration, Unix, Package and Software Management, Systems Administration, File Systems, TCP/IP, Unix Commands, System Monitoring, Disaster Recovery, System Software, System Configuration, Operating Systems, Hardware Troubleshooting, Identity and Access Management, Data Centers

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Skills you'll gain: Operating Systems, OS Process Management, System Programming, File Systems, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, System Monitoring, System Design and Implementation, Performance Tuning, Package and Software Management, File Management, Algorithms, Cloud Platforms, Security Controls, User Accounts, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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