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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 michael l

Aug 28, 2018

The information provided in this course is amazing. The quantity and quality. You will be apply this information in your job and home life. It has made me a better PC user and command line user.

By Mihail K

Jul 26, 2023

Overall, this was a great course. There were some issues with the virtual machine windows, power shell. However, besides that this was one of the best courses, I've done to become a power user.

By Gary H J

Nov 10, 2022

The labs can sometimes be frustrating, but check with classmates and they are doable. I really like the interaction and progress checks. Some of the stories seem off, but just let them play.

By David S

Aug 26, 2018

the course was a real eye opener, and finished off nicely in week 6 with some assignments, where we had to go back over a little of what we were taught to complete them. really enjoyed this one

By Teva L

Mar 6, 2023

Good course. Enjoyed learning how to navigate through the windows and linux operating systems and utilise tools for disk partitioning, setting up virtual machines, troubleshooting issues, etc.

By Mcvean S

Jun 23, 2020

Such an exciting course! It teaches the basics of using the command line for both Windows OS and Linux (Bash). Definitely would recommend beginners to try this out and broaden their skill set!

By Marie A M

Dec 16, 2020

Wished we had more hands on lab exercises. Also, a cheat sheet of the Powershell and Linux CLI commands would be great!

Still, a pretty solid course from Google! I learned so many new things.

By Byron D T

Apr 26, 2020

Was definitely a challenge getting through the Windows and Linux parts of the course. Will definitely practice what I learned to keep it in memory. Was well taught by an excellent instructor.

By Leanne S

Mar 31, 2019

Went over quite a bit of coding, took me a while to get how some of the concepts work. I'm still not sure if I understand entirely but I'm sure with practice and regular use I'll get it down.

By Phil B

Nov 17, 2023

Pretty good. Slight issues with some Windows Labs, but it will get better over time hopefully. Loved the Linux labs, and learning about the pipe command to string multiple commands together.

By Pavel K

Mar 6, 2021

It would be a great idea to teach students how to use VM with Linux first and then show them all commands they can practice. I would put a part with VM course in the beginning or close to it

By Matthew K K

Jan 19, 2022

This course is where I started to feel it all come together. The labs are alot of fun and was exciting to learn and challenge myself to learn the different commands for bash and PowerShell.

By Tyler A R

Apr 18, 2021

Just wanted to say some parts on this course was ok to do but some quizzes were very slow and did not load the right way, Hopefully qwiklabs can fix this so we don't have any more problems.

By Aravind K S

Sep 27, 2020

Simply superb!..Struggled on assessment of WK 6 though. But luckily there was help in the forum>moderator explained on LINUX commands.

Kudos to Google and Coursera for an amazing content!!!

By Saurav S

Jun 10, 2020

The instructor, Cindy Quach is amazingly beautiful. I wish she could read this ;-) She is great at her work and really knows how to make you understand things. Love Cindy <3 Love Google <3

By Claudine L

Jan 29, 2023

It was difficult at times but I learned to just slow down and pay attention! The answers are there, in your face. There's no way you should fail. Be vigilant, like a true IT professional.

By Cris G

Feb 25, 2022

Great course!! - A bit quick for newbies but overall great - really gets into the foundation of operating the OS - specially Linux!! Take note of every command cause you will use them all

By Reka P

May 28, 2022

This course was quite hard for me especially the file system part, but I think this was the most important course for becoming a power user and getting to know OS-s and computers better.

By John R D I

Jun 12, 2019

Good overall Course however I would have found it easier to learn the OSs individually. I.E. Go through all of the Windows information first then go through all of the Linux information.

By Irina S

Nov 22, 2021

This teaching is good and helpful for getting job. All information get in short and clear way, and practice at the and of every topic make me more confident in what I studied. Thank you

By Anne K

Mar 7, 2021

Informative and very useful. I only wish there was a separate place where you could practice your linux and windows skills with an interactive qwiklab that is not part of a final exam.

By Gerardo B

Jan 11, 2021

las habilidades adquiridas de este tema son grandiosas es una nueva ventana de oportunidades para los que desean iniciar en el conocimiento de los sistemas operativos de windows y linux

By Royston M

Jul 21, 2020

This course thought me to master the skills in both windows and linux operating system. With this skills at hand I would like explore the possibility of becoming the windows power user.

By Javed A

Apr 28, 2020

This is the best course by far! I really learned a lot about windows and Linux systems administration. I feel a tremendous amount of confidence moving forward in my studies and career.

By Teraneka B

Sep 29, 2019

This was by far the most interesting course so far. The lab was a little challenging but sooo rewarding! IT made me feel really good to know that I actually know what I'm doing now lol!