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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...

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AA

Feb 8, 2025

This course was really helpful as it helped me to discover and go through essential features of Linux and Windows OS and also to discover essentials powershell and Bash commands to perform many tasks.

JA

Jun 22, 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 Nikos T

Dec 30, 2021

A little bit difficult but with much knowledge on how to really become a power user.

By Jay S

Sep 20, 2021

It has been an amazing journey of learning different aspects of an operating system.

By Molefi M

Apr 8, 2021

This course is educational and has much in Operating Systems more than I anticipated

By Jordan F

Mar 19, 2019

Didnt get to finish last lab due to some technical issues but overall a good course.

By Noah C

Sep 27, 2022

Best module so far. Still a little confusing compared to other learning resources.

By Samuel L

Feb 9, 2022

The course was helpful in showing the basics in CLI, and GUI for Linux and Windows.

By Zachary N

Dec 21, 2021

Week 4 Lab Partitioning and formatting a Disk Drive in Linux is extremely Difficult

By Albert S I

Oct 24, 2021

Had trouble with Qwiklabs locking up on windows VMWare but other wise good course.

By Josh H

Apr 27, 2021

This course has been challenging compared to the first 2. That makes it more fun!!!

By Soumya K M

Jun 1, 2020

I just loved this course i learned a lots form it

and the last assignment was tough

By Emeil S

Dec 14, 2019

A lot of knowledge. Difficult exams at the end, but they were really good practice.

By Francisco D D G

Sep 27, 2019

tricky sometimes with the remote access but solvable. Useful to remind some tricks.

By Bright A

Oct 31, 2024

it was very complicated and a bit stressful but got through it by the grace of GOD

By Thomas T ( A

Jun 5, 2024

The linux portions were sometimes difficult and tedious. But otherwise it was good

By P K

Nov 8, 2021

This course gives you many resources to use in your everyday and work environment,

By Elisha W

Feb 17, 2021

It is worth a recommendation though I did most of it at University Of Johannesburg

By KHANDAKER N H

May 31, 2020

Nice course but the lab grading system or question pattern needs some improvement.

By Zakhar M

Jul 5, 2023

Logging task is broken but overall it's ok. Linux assignments should be optional.

By Bort M

Jan 30, 2022

I believe it might go deeper in the error scenarios and a crisis troubleshooting.

By Rauren J

Oct 14, 2020

Somewhat of a hit and miss. Could have used more exercises to solidify knowledge.

By Ashaki A P

Jul 25, 2018

Content is great as always but the labs were especially painfiul in this section.

By Myat T

May 15, 2023

Exercise on Week 6 was a bit confusing. A clear instruction would be beneficial.

By L. M M

Jul 4, 2020

That week 6 linux work... for the birds. That's the only reason for the 4 stars.

By Caira C

Sep 29, 2019

This course is very difficult and the qwikilabs are more confusing than helpful.

By Nazmul H

Feb 10, 2021

Very good course for beginners as well as seniors to brush up the key concepts.