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      Packt

      Foundations of Linux

      Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Command-Line Interface, Ubuntu, Linux, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Unix Commands, File Systems, Software Installation, Operating System Administration, Development Environment, File Management, Virtual Environment, Open Source Technology

      4.5
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Advanced IT Tools, Career Prep, and System Management

      Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux, System Configuration, Operating System Administration, Systems Administration, File Systems, IT Management, Virtualization, File Management, Virtual Machines, Information Technology, Data Storage Technologies, Technical Communication

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Linux Administration and Storage

      Skills you'll gain: Shell Script, Bash (Scripting Language), User Accounts, Linux Administration, Linux, Operating System Administration, File Systems, Performance Tuning, Systems Administration, Scripting, File Management, Scripting Languages, Unix Commands, Data Storage, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, System Monitoring, Dataflow

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Linux Command Line for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: User Accounts, Linux, Linux Administration, Shell Script, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Operating System Administration, System Monitoring, Unix Commands, Unix, System Support, File Management, Software Installation, Virtual Machines, System Configuration, Operating Systems, Network Troubleshooting

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      A+ Core 2 V15 - Pearson Cert Prep: Unit 3

      Skills you'll gain: Mobile Security, Microsoft Windows, Problem Management, System Support, Technical Support and Services, Security Management, Android (Operating System), Computer Security Incident Management, Application Security, Debugging, Threat Management, Apple iOS, Application Performance Management, Performance Tuning

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Technical Support Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Technical Support, Software Installation, Technical Documentation, Hardware Troubleshooting, Customer Support, Computer Networking, System Software, Technical Communication, Computer Literacy, Linux, Microsoft Windows

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      162K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Hebrew University of Jerusalem

      Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: Nand to Tetris Part II (project-centered course)

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming, System Programming, Virtual Machines, Operating Systems, Software Architecture, Algorithms, Software Design, Program Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Computer Graphics

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      529 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      The Raspberry Pi Platform and Python Programming for the Raspberry Pi

      Skills you'll gain: Linux, Operating System Administration, Operating Systems, Integrated Development Environments, File Systems, Internet Of Things, Development Environment, Embedded Systems, Python Programming, OS Process Management, Computer Hardware, UI Components, Computer Programming

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.8K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Information Technology (IT) and Cloud Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Generative AI, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Computing, Data Storage, Peripheral Devices, Computer Hardware, Cyber Attacks, System Configuration, Artificial Intelligence, OSI Models, General Networking, Data Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Computer Programming

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Real-Time Embedded Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Electronic Hardware, Software Systems, Performance Tuning, Embedded Software, Systems Architecture, Hardware Architecture, System Software, Software Architecture, Verification And Validation, Debugging, Software Design, System Design and Implementation, Linux, System Programming, Software Technical Review, Systems Engineering, Systems Design, Real Time Data

      Build toward a degree

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      108 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Learning Linux for LFCA Certification

      Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Commands, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Linux Servers, System Monitoring, Operating System Administration, Public Key Infrastructure, Ubuntu, Version Control, File Management, Command-Line Interface, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Git (Version Control System), File Systems, User Accounts, Firewall, Cloud Computing Architecture, DevOps

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Microsoft

      Introduction to Computers

      Skills you'll gain: Business Software, Computer Hardware, Generative AI, Operating Systems, Data Storage Technologies, Computer Systems, Data Maintenance, Enterprise Security, System Software, Information Technology, Computer Architecture, Data Storage, System Configuration, Technical Support and Services, Microsoft Windows, Servers, Cybersecurity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      878 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular operating system courses

    • Foundations of Linux: Packt
    • Advanced IT Tools, Career Prep, and System Management: Packt
    • Linux Administration and Storage: Packt
    • Linux Command Line for Beginners: Packt
    • A+ Core 2 V15 - Pearson Cert Prep: Unit 3: Pearson
    • Technical Support Fundamentals: Google
    • Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: Nand to Tetris Part II (project-centered course): Hebrew University of Jerusalem
    • The Raspberry Pi Platform and Python Programming for the Raspberry Pi: University of California, Irvine
    • Information Technology (IT) and Cloud Fundamentals: IBM
    • Real-Time Embedded Systems: University of Colorado Boulder

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