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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 Gianne F

Apr 20, 2021

Definitely took longer, not as exciting content but good information to know.

By Jim K

Jul 13, 2018

Great course. It would have 5 stars but there were a lot of Qwiklab glitches.

By eNKay

Jun 1, 2024

I was able to apply a lot of knowledge into practice for my Windows computer

By Ammar A

Feb 19, 2023

it was very hard to complete this course, I would thanks Google and coursera

By Ranbo F

Oct 25, 2021

It was great to test my knowledge and learn things that I didn't know about

By Viswanath _

Aug 29, 2020

could have been more explanatory on the CLI but anyway i enjoyed the course.

By Alec D

Jun 18, 2018

Some of the labs are finiky and can require multiple attempts to accomplish.

By Serena R

Jan 14, 2023

Thank you for giving me this opportunity to enhance my learning experience.

By AMIIN M

Dec 11, 2020

this course is valuable and cornerstone in world of information technology

By Hamza M

Oct 14, 2020

Good course overall, there's still room for improvement in terms of details

By James S

May 17, 2020

Overall, great course. Some of the instructions on the labs were confusing.

By Tristan T

Mar 22, 2020

The last qwiklab is a complete mess with issues such as broken applications

By Zachary S

Aug 20, 2021

This course is definitely a challenge, which is what people need to learn.

By Uwizeye J P

Dec 7, 2020

great course though for linux it will be difficult for a beginner for sure

By Roy M M

Mar 5, 2018

I surely will keep my fingers on the keyboard to hopefully master the CLI.

By Deanna D

Mar 1, 2018

Some instructions on the labs are not always clear and could use some work

By Derrick S

Feb 4, 2018

I learn alot of new skill in powershell and linux that I find very useful.

By Andrew K

Oct 18, 2022

Pretty good. Had to search on my own enough to internalize the material.

By Jose A

Oct 1, 2021

Including an in-depth explanation of commands could assist with learning.

By Jennifer B

Sep 14, 2020

Really enjoyed the instruction and opportunities to do the hands-on labs.

By Hamza K

Jul 11, 2020

Instructor was awesome. However I could have used more practice problems.

By Mark T

Feb 16, 2022

Good instructors and very informative. Lab were at times problematic.

By mary c

Jul 15, 2022

This course really pushed me out of my comfort zone, and challenged me.

By Heidi V W

Sep 14, 2021

Linux Logs are a struggle, but don't give up and keep pushing forward!

By Shubham R

Jun 21, 2020

Learned a lot of new things that i was not aware of. Enjoyed learning..