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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

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.

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!

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By Josh H

Apr 27, 2021

This course has been challenging compared to the first 2. That makes it more fun!!!

By Soumya K M

Jun 1, 2020

I just loved this course i learned a lots form it

and the last assignment was tough

By Emeil S

Dec 13, 2019

A lot of knowledge. Difficult exams at the end, but they were really good practice.

By Francisco D D G

Sep 27, 2019

tricky sometimes with the remote access but solvable. Useful to remind some tricks.

By Bright A

Oct 31, 2024

it was very complicated and a bit stressful but got through it by the grace of GOD

By Thomas T ( A

Jun 5, 2024

The linux portions were sometimes difficult and tedious. But otherwise it was good

By P K

Nov 7, 2021

This course gives you many resources to use in your everyday and work environment,

By Elisha W

Feb 16, 2021

It is worth a recommendation though I did most of it at University Of Johannesburg

By KHANDAKER N H

May 31, 2020

Nice course but the lab grading system or question pattern needs some improvement.

By Zakhar M

Jul 5, 2023

Logging task is broken but overall it's ok. Linux assignments should be optional.

By Bort M

Jan 30, 2022

I believe it might go deeper in the error scenarios and a crisis troubleshooting.

By Rauren J

Oct 13, 2020

Somewhat of a hit and miss. Could have used more exercises to solidify knowledge.

By Ashaki A P

Jul 25, 2018

Content is great as always but the labs were especially painfiul in this section.

By Myat T

May 14, 2023

Exercise on Week 6 was a bit confusing. A clear instruction would be beneficial.

By L. M M

Jul 3, 2020

That week 6 linux work... for the birds. That's the only reason for the 4 stars.

By Caira C

Sep 28, 2019

This course is very difficult and the qwikilabs are more confusing than helpful.

By Nazmul H

Feb 10, 2021

Very good course for beginners as well as seniors to brush up the key concepts.

By Yousuf A

May 1, 2020

very tough and most important part of IT support specialist ( Thank You Cindy )

By scott c

Apr 15, 2018

A lot of good information, and it was helpful with the powershell command line.

By STEVEN V D

Mar 23, 2018

Not as deep as the computer networking course, but still an interesting teaser.

By Erica

May 24, 2021

Excellent course, well taught. So much information packed into a short course.

By Gianne F

Apr 20, 2021

Definitely took longer, not as exciting content but good information to know.

By Jim K

Jul 13, 2018

Great course. It would have 5 stars but there were a lot of Qwiklab glitches.

By eNKay

Jun 1, 2024

I was able to apply a lot of knowledge into practice for my Windows computer

By Ammar A

Feb 19, 2023

it was very hard to complete this course, I would thanks Google and coursera