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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 Jennalyn P

Jan 31, 2022

I learned a lot on this course. This is very important in IT support specialist.

By Daniel G

Jul 28, 2021

This was my favorite course so far because of the many commands I had to learn.

By Sabur S

Apr 20, 2021

Windows Final Module doesn't register when updating VLC or Changing Permissions.

By Ayush G

Nov 10, 2020

This was a fantastic course and was nicely guided, I learned a lot of stuff here

By Raymond I

Oct 21, 2020

Ideal for student /entry level IT support who wants to start working with linux.

By R C

Oct 1, 2020

learn deeper and deeper my knowledge level is going up! Linux was hard, but fun!

By Juan M (

Sep 29, 2020

Labs were really fun - I learned a lot about Linux, BASH, and Windows PowerShell

By Albert T

Sep 23, 2020

Although the course has covered a lot of material, nothing relates to the MacOS.

By Md. J D

Sep 7, 2020

Thanks a lot to arranging this kind of awesome course. I am so much impressed...

By Jeevan

Jun 12, 2020

Its a very good course but keep an eye on week 6 assignment its very challenging

By samuel m

May 30, 2020

Super cool course. Live virtual application was really effective to my learning.

By Janarthannan

Feb 26, 2020

Lab content has to be improved and needs more related IT Support daily actvities

By Jordan K

Jan 5, 2020

Great tips and tricks. My only issue is some of the Quick Labs don't work well.

By Shehan M

Mar 7, 2019

Very informative and practical course. Thanks a lot for providing great content.

By Ihiabe A U

Aug 25, 2023

OS is indeed powerful, Many thanks to Cindy and everyone at Google and coursera

By Michael T

Jun 20, 2023

A lot of information covered in this course. Learned some new commands as well.

By Thoudam C S

Jan 12, 2023

The Virtual labs are awesome, Especially the week 5 and week 6 labs. Thank you.

By Hamza Z

Aug 17, 2022

The course is good for daily use of computers. Also used are windows and Linux.

By Xitiko E M

Jan 4, 2022

The was challenging and informative at the same time, really enjoyed taking it.

By Shrinivas M

Aug 27, 2021

Great knowledgable content!!

Learnt many thhings about OS and its core features.

By Allan E

Aug 1, 2021

Plenty of good information presented at, at least for me, just the right depth.

By Mauro S

Apr 14, 2021

muy buen curso, te explican las cosas necesarias para convertirte en power user

By Dorde J

Dec 20, 2020

This was fun to learn and to explore a Power of the Terminal and PowerShell !!!

By Faraaz M

Nov 28, 2020

Learnt a lot of stuff, the labs were very very helpful and the teacher was too!

By Adonis C

Nov 13, 2020

Intense but very satisfying when you complete and did something that was right.