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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 MARYLORM

Aug 10, 2022

The course is very educative and the instructor is just nothing but the best.

By Ankit D

May 9, 2022

Thank you Coursera and Google for this wonderful course. I have learnt a lot.

By Gatkuoth K K

Feb 22, 2022

This course was awesome, and it is a great previlige attaining the knowledge.

By Janelle H

Aug 11, 2021

I failed a few times but I was determined to do some research and start again

By Brian N

Oct 1, 2020

It's hard but with a pen and paper you are able to understand it much better.

By VANKAYALA H D

Jul 23, 2020

In this course, I have learned a lot more things about the operating systems.

By Senthil k V

May 22, 2020

Very Good course for beginners. Those who are learning server administration.

By Erwin D V

Apr 19, 2020

This course is amazing. It helps you a lot to become an IT Support Specialist

By Tyrell C (

Sep 8, 2019

Good hands on samples. last 2 weeks labs were problematic and buggy at times.

By Emre U

Mar 22, 2019

Fantastic. Cindy is a great teacher who is skilled in every operating system.

By Thomas R

Oct 6, 2024

Very Informative for basic in OS. Mostly everything is covered or mentioned.

By Christian V

Jan 31, 2023

An excellent course to enter the world of Linux and Windows as a Power User.

By Amankwah- F K

Aug 29, 2022

lectures very interactive and easy to follow . assigments are very practical

By Robertas T

Aug 13, 2021

This was pretty interesting, learned a lot, especially using Linux commands.

By Dmitrijs I

Feb 7, 2021

Lot of information for me about Linux, thanks for your Job and Good Luck! :)

By Quedo S

Jan 28, 2021

Great wealth of knowledge that need to be learned in order to be successful.

By Zachary N

Nov 26, 2020

Really enjoyed the hands on experience doing this lab using virtual machines

By Cameron L

May 8, 2020

Brilliant presentation of Windows and Linux command line tools and commands.

By Nwakwue K

Oct 6, 2024

It was good knowing about this course and will always be here to learn more

By Amara D

Apr 24, 2023

A top-tier course, the instructors are knowledgeable and explain very well.

By Ts'eliso M

Oct 17, 2022

I'm proud and glad that I am now confident with my skills as a Power user!

By Daniel C

Sep 19, 2022

Excellent introduction to PowerShell and Bash. It's what I really wanted!

By Arvino Z

Jul 18, 2022

easy-to-understand course material, very fun practical exercises.. awesome!

By Law S

Nov 29, 2021

It's a very good course if you want to start being an advanced user of OSs.

By Elise T

Jul 7, 2021

Hands on exercises were super helpful, and the course was well put together