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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!

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 Leopold S

Aug 4, 2023

The transcripts are a disgrace. They appear to the audio from the video lecture converted to text using a very poor quality speech to text converter. In this course, there are many commands that need to be better documented for the student.

By Jamie T

Dec 11, 2021

The Linux portions of this course were very difficult to complete. Some of them had glitches that made it impossible to do and I had to reach out to QwikLabs to reset my attempts. Pay very careful attention to every single step!

By Michael P

Nov 29, 2021

Labs are unclear to the point that following the instructions very closely can still prevent success in this course. Particularly, the lab on partitioning disks in linux is a catastrophe compare to the other labs in this course.

By Jefferson P

Apr 8, 2021

Broken exam, I would have gotten 100 if not for poor execution of this assessment. When you update vlc the system does not recognize that it is installed from the power shell even though the program will launch without issue.

By Naima

Apr 5, 2022

I am facing a problem at this course.I can't do the qwiklabs.It shows that my credentials is not working.Then what to do?My course deadline is April 19.I have not enough time please help me.And yes,I am windows 10 user.

By Jedi K A f o c S

Oct 18, 2020

the labs keep NOT working and i cannot move through this damn course at any accelerated course or rate of speed...the labs keep stumbling and are bullshit and there is no qualified help to help with the problems. im done

By Elysabeth M

Sep 28, 2022

Had many issues

iI took the tests a few times ( actually had to have it reset) because it would not mark it as complete

At the end of the test it would tell me it is complete but the course remained not complete

By Robel B

Oct 1, 2021

The Qwiklab remote desktop sessions are the worst programs in the history of online learning especially this module along with all the program. too basic Google should have partnered with EDx on this certification

By Fresh S 3

Nov 14, 2023

Awful course, week 4 and week 6 projects don't even work worst, learning experience ever, please fix this for students in the future, make something better please, can't even get my certificate for this course.

By Jason M

Jul 30, 2023

The directions on this module are absolutly trash!!!!!!!! I have been in the IT field for 17 years and the directions you have provided are garbage and do not work!! This module neeeds a complete overhaul!!!!!

By Matthew K

Aug 25, 2021

Im not sure anyone will read this but I struggled alot and I believe that if we were able to move along and do the steps on our own with the instructor in the background it would be more beneficial to some .

By joshua o

Apr 20, 2021

No stars, support has not helped me with connection to Linux/u/nix server for me to continue. All they do is send the instructions over and over again. I've been on the same issue for over a month. WHY?

By C. G S

Jan 24, 2024

This course taught me nothing about Linux Bash commands, no opportunity to practice or retain through repetition. Just Cindy, glossing over commands in her terminal. I can't believe I paid for this.

By Miguel M

Mar 28, 2023

I cannot manage to finish these labs because they do not work properly I am 96% done and as I try to do the last few labs I have left they keep crashing and i am not able to type anything on the VM

By Mike G

Nov 27, 2021

Do a week of work. log in the next day only to see that the last two weeks are gone. do it again oh the same fucking thing happened. Only do this if you don't mind redoing everything every week.

By Curtis L

Aug 31, 2021

Course contents are not well structured. Assignments sometimes too easy but sometimes a little bit tricky. After finishing this course, I cannot feel I understand more about operating system.

By Kelly C

May 1, 2021

The qwiklab didn't work half the time or the instructions were wrong. I was very excited about this part of the course. But the labs and now my score are very frustration and discouraging.

By Nguyen H T

May 7, 2024

When i do this step "If you're satisfied with the changes you've made so far, you can commit them to the disk with the w command." in Module 4 it was stuck and I can't continue my exam.

By SREEKANTH R S

Apr 29, 2021

WIndows VM was not at all acceptable. I don't know if you are living in the 90's with Dial-Up connections, but I am not. Please make your Windows VM tolerable OR DON'T GIVE THEM AT ALL!

By Виктор Р

Oct 8, 2022

I have a problem with my course! I made Labs in it. But their status is wrong! I made them many times but their status did not change! What's wrong with it? Sincerely, Victor

By Aida S

Oct 30, 2024

Did NOT like this course. I felt the information was disjointed and not comprehensive enough for beginner levels. The microsoft labs are wonky and slow as well.

By Deleted A

Jan 14, 2022

What good is a course that can't be finished? A monumental waste of effort and time! I will never even consider taking another course through Coursera.

By Andrew E

May 9, 2022

Terrible lab, continues to freeze and continue to have to restart, no explanation on how to fix these errors and no way to move on, terrible program

By Scott L k

Jul 27, 2022

the Labs are unusable take up half your day messing with non working software and no one supporting anything ..even at free they are overecharging

By Ismael

Aug 2, 2021

Awful labs and the ending lab doesn't update in real-time with what you've accomplished while also giving no direction like all previous labs.