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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

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.

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 Devon T

Oct 14, 2018

This offers a ton of Linux and Windows commands with various tools to diagnose logs, partition/ format hard drives, and much more!

By Divij P

Jan 21, 2024

Very Awesome course, Where i learned a lot about the Operating Systems both Windows and Linux and ofcourse became a Power user :)

By SHADRACK K

Feb 12, 2021

This course has really taught me a lot and I am much grateful to the organizers of this course.

I look forward to the next course.

By Nicholas M

Jul 20, 2020

The instructor was very knowledgeable and gave great tips and extra reading materials to further my understandings on the topics.

By John M

Jul 14, 2020

Lots of good practice running commands in powershell and bash. This course was nice because it was more practice than conceptual.

By Preetesh P

Feb 11, 2018

Great Course. The instructor did a great job of presenting this course. Very clear and the supplemental readings are fanstactic

By evanrude92

Oct 7, 2022

very good course. very challenging but the feeling when you look at that certificate and see your name on it is so fulfilling!!

By Schi-baba W

Mar 21, 2022

This course gave me a broader understanding of operating systems. Introduced me to the Linux OS and broadend my view of Windows.

By Jasmine K

Mar 22, 2021

This was my favorite course! I love all of the demonstrations and hands-on lab opportunities to practice the different commands.

By Rafael D C J

Aug 20, 2020

Very Instructuive. Love the emphasis on Linux... But i'm gonna need to install linux VM after this to apply what i learned jaja.

By francis

May 18, 2020

This course made me think a lot, which is great! I loved to be challenged and this course really stirred my brain but I like it!

By Tejas K

May 9, 2020

Best tutor. Very specific and informative sessions. And above all, the hands on experience on Virtual Labs!! It was the best!!!!

By MOHAMMAD T H 1

Apr 27, 2020

A great course for learning the basics of using the command lines. The course is very well paced and Cindy is a great instructor

By Brian J

May 4, 2018

Its so much fun learning to use Linux while i was used to windows. I learned so much with a great teacher and hands assignments.

By Rai C Y X

Apr 18, 2018

The lessons taught by the instructor is straightforward and easy to understand as well as learning it.

Thank you for the lessons.

By James E

Oct 2, 2023

It was difficult to learn a completely new operating system at first, but I know I will utilize these new skills in the future.

By Flávio d S

Mar 13, 2021

Wonderful Course to me, because objective structure to learn and the pratice in real system both windows and linux are great !!

By Angel S

Oct 12, 2020

This course challenged my knowledge of how the OS works on computers. I am also more prepared to enter in commands on the CLI.

By Kabiru S

Sep 4, 2020

Such an amazing course & Incredible delivery!!

I just can't over emphasize how happy and delighted i am that i took this course.

By Dachawar p v

Mar 26, 2020

it was a great experince to work on remote machine .This course is totally hands on session .All the best for the team Coursera

By Brando P

Aug 27, 2018

This course opens the way to becoming an OS Power User. Years of experience have been condensed into this course. Great course!

By Osisanwo A A

Jun 4, 2023

"Learning isn't just about being better at your job: it's so much more than that. Coursera allows me to learn without limits."

By Horace T

Nov 10, 2021

excellent, totally excellent, just the write amount of interactive labs to reinforce all of the training and course material.

By Brady H

Sep 9, 2021

This was an eye opening course into OSes. The instructor impressed me with the way she handled both CLI in Windows and Linux.

By Robbie G

Aug 21, 2021

Instruction, right on point, with examples. Great knowledge imparted. Will highly recommend Coursera and Google Certification.