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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 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.

By Chinmay V

Aug 6, 2020

Best couerse to learn about the OS. Hands on lab by google that is QWIKLAB is just awseome enjoyed the jounery of the couerse.

By Robert R

Mar 2, 2019

Very good introduction to operating systems, but I felt it could have gone a bit deeper in some areas and less deep in others.

By Justin T

May 4, 2018

HUGE amount of information! I learned some very powerful things from this course, and got to exercise some of it in the labs.

By Charles T

Dec 5, 2022

Must Be Careful and Patients When Learning Operating System Module For Microsoft Windows, Linux, Google Android and Apple iOS

By Jaks P A C S

Jun 15, 2021

Learnt a lot in terms of using powershell for windows and bash for linux. Would be trying using these features more regularly

By Deleted A

Apr 17, 2021

The most practical based course gives an immense and deep knowledge about the 3 Operating system we use .

It's a best course .

By Youssef H

Dec 20, 2020

wonderful course .It provided me with the essential skills to become a power user of both linux and windows operating system.

By Mehmet B O

Nov 3, 2020

Helllo everyone. The best parts about this course are the labs. Getting harder and more challenging through the end. Awesome.

By Mike P

Oct 26, 2020

This course is gradually and constructively building my confidence. I will certainly keep studying with Google and Coursera.

By Brandon K

Dec 2, 2018

This is my favorite course of the series so far and the easiest to listen to. One of the best courses I've taken on Coursera.

By Martin M

May 23, 2018

I made it through. It wasn't easy but yet still i was able to make it, On my way to the Top!!! Thanks to all the instructors.

By Vladlen K

Feb 24, 2018

Thanks Cindy!!! and Google!

Supplemental reading in this course is very important (may be must be more )! All is very correct!

By Cheryl S

Feb 21, 2023

I love these courses. I can see they are becoming very challenging as I move forward. I am going to keep challenging myself.

By Ekeoma U

Aug 5, 2022

prior to learning this course i didnt know that there was more to Operating systems than just installing one and using them.

By Veine V

Jul 5, 2021

Good course overall. Learned a few tricks, but it could be taught the 'shortcuts' as well as the formal way of doing things.

By Biswadeep B

Mar 29, 2021

The knowledge and experience I gathered from this course will surely proof to be of immense help in my career going forward.

By Taylor H

Aug 26, 2020

Been a long time linux and windows user for ages, and this course perfectly filled in the missing gaps in my knowledge base.

By Amos B

Aug 15, 2020

I will say that this course is a very tough one and it really helps you get a glance on what tools you need in the industry.