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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

SG

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!

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 Albert Y

Mar 20, 2021

It touches on everything you need to know about operating systems

By Polly P

Jul 19, 2019

Needs more hands on practice with figuring out and solving issues

By Starnisha P

Jul 29, 2018

the Linux labs weren't easy to understand at all in the 6th week.

By Alexander L

May 22, 2018

This course helped me learn the ins and outs of console commands.

By Syd S

Mar 11, 2023

The name on my certificate is incorrect, How may they change it?

By Ryan G

Jan 26, 2023

Some of the labs kept messing up and required help from support.

By Daniel C R

Jan 26, 2022

Lots of Linux based systems, seemingly outdated but informative!

By Kennedy S

Sep 10, 2021

Well structured and very knowledgeable instructor, Great course!

By Sherita W

Feb 17, 2021

The labs were Ok for this course could have been a little better

By David L

Jun 18, 2023

Usefull info but some explanations can be opened a little more.

By george p

Apr 6, 2022

could use some work but good refresher and good new info on OS

By Ruida Z

Jun 1, 2019

The last lab was horribly designed. Couldn't track my progress.

By John O

May 19, 2019

This is tough course take notes for Linux, labs good challenges

By Claudia M

Jun 14, 2023

Great course alot to learn. it should have been to two-parter.

By Dean W

Jan 13, 2023

Great content, I would give it a 5 but a few labs have issues.

By Jean-Paul O

Apr 30, 2022

Solid introduction to command line in both Windows and Linux.

By Monica C

Jan 5, 2022

Over all it was good. Linux command line could use more time.

By Diana E R

Oct 6, 2023

sometimes very confusing but good, needs time and hard study

By adarsh p

May 19, 2021

Linux Portion was super challenging I recommend taking notes.

By Yilmwen B P

May 2, 2021

My best course in the specialization, great course instructor

By Dan R

Apr 26, 2021

Some of the labs are broken as addressed in the class forums.

By Maria M

Jan 31, 2021

The Linux part was difficult. The moderator was way too fast.

By Julia G R

Jan 31, 2021

This was the most interactive and technical of all 5 courses!

By Cory D

Apr 28, 2020

It was a really good learning experience and I learned a lot.

By John P

Jul 3, 2018

Course material was awesome. Qwiklabs really needs some work.