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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!

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!

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By Evan M

Jun 29, 2023

Great course, but most of the labs have freezing or keyboard issues.

By tam c

Mar 27, 2023

It was fun. I think it would be better if it had more practice labs.

By M S

Oct 29, 2022

Was quite challenging....but certainly a foundation I can build on!

By Joshua R

Apr 2, 2021

Had some trouble with the open tools, but otherwise very informative

By Scott R

Mar 20, 2022

Pretty solid introduction to Linux, more than I would have expected

By Emiely L

Mar 9, 2021

i LIKE IT. JUST NEED MORE REMINDER, IT'S HARD TO REMEBER ALOT OF IT

By Stephen R

Oct 9, 2019

Really good course, however there should be more primers for Linux.

By Jakie R

Jul 9, 2021

This particular course put all the prior learning together for me.

By William D

May 18, 2021

I was a good course but the Windows labs were need to be improved.

By Edwin A

Apr 19, 2020

Great course little hard in the final lab especially in linux one.

By Miki K

Dec 23, 2018

It was really useful course, but Qwiklab was little bit stressful.

By Simone F

Aug 8, 2018

There is a large portion of a widely used operating system, MacOS.

By Guillermo R

Feb 9, 2018

Issue with some exams. Other than that the content is really good.

By Abdul S

Dec 27, 2021

I have better understanding on using different operating systems.

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