Through a combination of video lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on practice, this course will teach learners about the main components of an operating system and how to perform critical tasks like managing software and users and configuring hardware.

Operating Systems and You: Becoming a Power User
Seize the savings! Get 40% off 3 months of Coursera Plus and full access to thousands of courses.

Operating Systems and You: Becoming a Power User
This course is part of Google IT Support Professional Certificate

Instructor: Google Career Certificates
677,651 already enrolled
Included with
29,436 reviews
Skills you'll gain
- Remote Access Systems
- Linux Administration
- Linux Commands
- File Systems
- System Support
- System Monitoring
- Package and Software Management
- Desktop Support
- Software Installation
- Technical Support and Services
- File Management
- User Accounts
- Operating System Administration
- Systems Administration
- OS Process Management
- User Provisioning
Tools you'll learn
Details to know

Add to your LinkedIn profile
18 assignments
See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills

Build your Support and Operations expertise
- Learn new concepts from industry experts
- Gain a foundational understanding of a subject or tool
- Develop job-relevant skills with hands-on projects
- Earn a shareable career certificate from Google

There are 6 modules in this course
Earn a career certificate
Add this credential to your LinkedIn profile, resume, or CV. Share it on social media and in your performance review.
Instructor

Offered by
Explore more from Support and Operations
Status: Free Trial
Status: Free Trial
Why people choose Coursera for their career

Felipe M.

Jennifer J.

Larry W.

Chaitanya A.
Learner reviews
- 5 stars
77.89%
- 4 stars
16.49%
- 3 stars
3.69%
- 2 stars
0.99%
- 1 star
0.91%
Showing 3 of 29436
Reviewed on 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.
Reviewed on Nov 27, 2021
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!
Reviewed on Mar 23, 2018
Excellent advice on carving it in a stone and being too stubborn to quit. So much of what is seen is sugar coated instasnap filtered that hearing Leverage your Strengths and work hard is reassuring.

Open new doors with Coursera Plus
Unlimited access to 10,000+ world-class courses, hands-on projects, and job-ready certificate programs - all included in your subscription
Advance your career with an online degree
Earn a degree from world-class universities - 100% online
Join over 3,400 global companies that choose Coursera for Business
Upskill your employees to excel in the digital economy



