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    About the Course

    Through a combination of video lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on practice, this course will teach learners 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 sy...
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    Top reviews

    SG

    Nov 27, 2021

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    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!

    JA

    Jun 21, 2019

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    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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    Sep 20, 2020

    Working with Linux is kind of stressful but I love the way they organized the course and its content.

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    Sep 12, 2020

    Brilliant course so well presented! I learnt so much doing this I can't recommend this highly enough!

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    May 8, 2020

    helped me a lot.At beginning it kind of seemed tough but thanks to the tutor she made it an easy job.

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    Mar 27, 2019

    The labs really helped me learn the different Operating Systems. Thank you for hosting this training.

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    Jan 25, 2022

    I've learned so much in a short period of time and have a lot more to go. Thanks for the experience.

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    May 30, 2020

    excelente curso, me llevo experiencias y más conocimientos, acerca de diferentes sistemas operativos

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    May 15, 2020

    There was a TON of information in this course and the labs were tough at the end but it's been good.

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    By Jesus S H

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    Mar 20, 2020

    Super Fun course! Never thought I would like to use Bash or PowerShell but its very fun and helpful!

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    Jan 16, 2020

    The training is great. The Qwiklabs needs work. I have had issues that had to be resolved in chat.

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    Nov 11, 2018

    This course is very information heavy but is interesting to interact with the Os in interesting ways

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    Apr 19, 2018

    I got a lot from this course and definitely recommend it to anyone wanting to learn to use commands.

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    Mar 22, 2018

    I have always wanted to learn how to use CLI, this course is really helping me do this proficiently!

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    Feb 18, 2024

    Learned a lot of useful things in this course and the last labs really tested your knowledge so far

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    Aug 27, 2022

    I have learned a lot from this particular course. and I will use my knowledge to further my skills.

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    Oct 21, 2021

    Cindy is an awesome instructor never a dull moment with her, Love You Cindy You are simply amazing.

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    By Merrick S

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    Dec 30, 2020

    My favorite course in the program. The videos were engaging and that labs were fun and educational.

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    Sep 8, 2020

    It was really challenging yet interestingly awesome, thanks for the experience. Moving to the next!

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    May 29, 2020

    I enjoyed it. The hands-on experiences at the end were great. It showed what you know and not know.

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    May 22, 2020

    I'm glad because I can more in learning the OS, I get so much knowledge that I've never got, Thanks

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    By Explorando A

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    Nov 23, 2019

    Becoming a Super User is possible with Coursera and Google.

    Many thanks for creating these courses!

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    Jun 19, 2024

    For relateted to basic understanding it good becuse thise basic understanding is not give any one

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    Nov 16, 2023

    I would like to get more practicing real problems, but I'm trying my best to understand everything

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    Aug 21, 2023

    Nossa! Esse curso é muito bom mesmo, compartilha muitos conhecimentos e também é super desafiante.

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    Jun 21, 2023

    This is a perfect course that focuses on the ifs and buts of OS and how to use it as a power user.

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    Mar 27, 2022

    There should be books to download with the courses. It would help or an app that helps w/ testing.

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