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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 Tamara R

Jan 5, 2023

Enjoying the course so far. The labs need work. Seems like everyone has the same issues.

By Cash L

Mar 11, 2023

Very tough, but with more practice, I'll get a little more confident in using Linux OS.

By Brian B

Dec 28, 2022

had a hard time with VM lab, but managed to finally get it done using the maximum quota

By Rafiah M

Sep 8, 2021

Lab instructions should have been explained better, but other than that a good course.

By NL M

Sep 20, 2020

This course was a difficult course but an educational course. Classmates are all that.

By Michael M

Jun 23, 2020

I think i would prefer to not switch back and forth between operating systems so often.

By Elysia M

May 30, 2020

I wish there was more hands on labs instead of mere 3min video with brief demonstration

By Roberto L

Apr 21, 2019

Hard to follow the steps, when the tutor don't say what she is typing on the keyboard.

By Andy R

Oct 5, 2020

Need to have more practice to learn the commands and have more practical assignments.

By Milo F

Sep 5, 2019

It was okey. I needed more clarity, specially for people who don't have a background.

By Byron B

Dec 27, 2018

It was frustrating but I finally managed to get through it. Can't wait to learn more.

By Martha C

Mar 19, 2021

I found this course vey challenging. I learned a lot, looking forward to completion.

By Simon C

Apr 17, 2020

Some of the labs were easy while some of the labs were hard, so I give it a 3 stars.

By Norberto

Jun 20, 2018

Lost of issues between Quiklab and Coursera updating grades. Otherwise good course.

By Fuat K

Jul 24, 2020

it could be better organized and some of the supplemented links were just useless.

By Keren f t

Jun 7, 2020

it was really a difficult one i must say but the instrustor gives in her very best

By Kristian R

Oct 12, 2023

kinda wish we did 1 OS at a time. focus on linux first then widows. or vice versa

By KEN K

Aug 14, 2021

Poor user experience on the lab, not enough instruction and not good performance.

By Christy A B

Aug 14, 2023

I do not think that the course was broken down enough for beginner level people.

By Travis R

Jan 28, 2020

the linux portion of the last exam was vague and the delay was almost unbearable

By Md H R

Apr 25, 2021

There are so many problem with Qwicklab on week-3. It took too long to resolve.

By Alejandro d J P M

Jun 9, 2020

este curso es efectivo para aprender muchas cosas sobre los sistemas operativos

By Foday A Y

Aug 11, 2018

Some improvements needs to address on the Labs, but overall interesting course.

By tim m

Mar 24, 2018

The labs both in function and form are the main area holding this offering back

By Crystal I

Jan 16, 2022

This was a chellenging course, but at the same time I got hands on experience