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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 Emmanuel A

Jun 1, 2022

Insightful course and will recommend the course to any beginner and expert as a beginner or refresher training

By Ahungwa G

Nov 7, 2020

It is a masterclass. Awesome content and exceptional tutor. I recommend this course without any reservations.

By Mark L

Oct 25, 2020

A very interesting, enlightening and challenging course. I am enjoying the challenge and increased knowledge.

By Daphne W

Oct 7, 2020

I have learned so much with this course. It was great that I got the chance to use what I learned in virtual.

By Chalana D

Sep 28, 2020

It was an amazing course. I learned a lot of things and also everything was well prepared and understandable.

By Norman G

May 24, 2020

So far this course is much more than I expected. I am looking forward to the second half of the IT specialist.

By Gaurav k

Apr 22, 2020

A very fun and interactive course. The last graded assessment was specifically very interesting and fun to do.

By Mohammed T C

Apr 22, 2020

Learned a lot from this course hopefully the knowledge will help me in my job. I wish all the best. Thank you.

By Vinicius S

Feb 26, 2020

This is a very important course, with so many relevant techniques that I need to review it more than one time.

By Chip H

Jul 21, 2019

Well, those labs at the end were super challenging, but forced me to learn. Also, I must say amazing support.

By Hekmatullah Rahimi

Jan 19, 2024

This course was amazing. It had the labs to put hands on different devices and practice everything you learn.

By Mamun K

Jan 10, 2023

This is a great course I learned a lot from here and I really like the quick lab and quizzes. Thanks Coursera

By Andrew C

Feb 27, 2022

Very in depth. Instrcutors were very knowledgable. The labs were really helpful to challenge what I learned

By Arlette V T

Feb 25, 2022

Course very well explained with a lot of practical labs to master the concept. Thank you very much Coursera.

By Suraj S

Mar 26, 2021

It is a good to go course for people having quite good knowledge of operating systems. I enjoyed this course.

By James C

Jan 6, 2021

Being able to call on memories of MS-DOS commands from my childhood to solve modern day problems was amazing!

By Margarita S

Nov 13, 2020

Excellent course! The concepts are well explained, it's really enjoyable and the Qwiklabs exercises are great

By Mohammad E (

Nov 2, 2020

Super helpful for those who are trying to learn Linux and gain more knowledge about their workspace on Widows

By Vytas R

Oct 9, 2020

I thought networking was tough! This is a lot of very practical information, though it seemed basic at times!

By Rohith.S

Sep 23, 2020

Superb course! gained lots of hands-on experience with the help of qwiklabs special thanks to the instructor.

By Rodrigo R d S

Aug 29, 2020

Lots of content to learn from! For basic users, there is going to be new informations, commands and concepts!

By Christian R

Aug 4, 2020

Cindy is an amazing instructor. Loved her videos and explainations.

very educative and addictive and engaging.

By anthony j

Jun 5, 2019

Quite the informative course. Not extremely difficult and definitely worth every minute if you are new to IT.

By Ivan R

Apr 11, 2018

Excellent course, some glitches within the labs but was able to overcome those situations. Highly recommended

By Kacey Z

Mar 18, 2023

This was a very long, tedious course. However, the information was shared in a basic, but understanding way.