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    Study operating system principles for managing computer resources. Learn about process management, memory management, and file systems.

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    Explore the Operating System Course Catalog

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Linux: Processes & System Resource Management for DevOps

      Skills you'll gain: Linux Servers, Linux Administration, Unix, Linux Commands, Linux, Command-Line Interface, OS Process Management, Debugging, System Monitoring

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Azure SQL

      Skills you'll gain: Database Systems, Microsoft Azure, Databases, Relational Databases, MySQL, SQL, Database Management, Cloud Services, PostgreSQL, Data Storage Technologies, Data Security

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      253 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      G

      Google Cloud

      Building No-Code Apps with AppSheet

      Skills you'll gain: Business Process Automation, Application Deployment, Automation, Process Design, Business Process, Workflow Management, Cloud Applications, Google Workspace, Application Development, Application Performance Management, Data Integration, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Application Lifecycle Management, User Interface (UI), Data Management, Restful API, Application Security, Scalability, Spreadsheet Software

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      175 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Washington

      Programming Languages, Part B

      Skills you'll gain: Other Programming Languages, Software Design, Ruby (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Data Structures, Software Architecture, Computer Programming, Functional Design, Debugging

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      785 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Maryland, College Park

      Usable Security

      Skills you'll gain: Usability, Human Computer Interaction, Authentications, Security Engineering, Usability Testing, Human Factors, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, User Interface (UI) Design, Multi-Factor Authentication, User Centered Design, Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      3.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      IBM

      JavaScript Programming Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Ajax, Javascript, Data Structures, Debugging, JSON, Scripting, Web Development, Web Applications, HTML and CSS, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Git (Version Control System), Application Programming Interface (API)

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      139 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • É

      École Polytechnique

      La recherche documentaire

      Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Research, Science and Research, Document Management, Legal Research, Record Keeping, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Investigation, Databases

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      223 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • S

      Starweaver

      Fundamentals of Business Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Business Requirements, Scope Management, Stakeholder Management, Systems Analysis, Business Process, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management, Needs Assessment, Requirements Management, Process Analysis, Change Management, Solution Delivery, Stakeholder Communications, Process Improvement

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      82 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      N

      Northwestern University

      The Business of Social

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Business Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing, Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Customer Engagement, Return On Investment, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Program Management, Integrated Marketing Communications, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Data Security

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      815 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • L

      LearnQuest

      Fundamentals of Kubernetes Deployment

      Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Application Deployment, Containerization, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Cloud Computing, Software Installation, Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Scalability, Data Storage, Command-Line Interface

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      321 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado System

      Wilderness First Aid

      Skills you'll gain: Splinting, Patient Evaluation, Trauma Care, Medical Emergency, Sanitation, Emergency Medicine, Neurology, First Aid, Patient Positioning, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Assessment, Injury Prevention, Environment Health And Safety, Triage, Acute Care, Emergency Response, Vital Signs, Psychiatry, Emergency Medical Services, Patient Treatment

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      91 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of California, Irvine

      Life 101: Mental and Physical Self-Care

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Mindfulness, Personal Care, Resilience, Mental Health, Nutrition and Diet, Preventative Care, Mental Concentration, Self-Motivation, Behavioral Health, Environment and Resource Management, Chronic Diseases

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      261 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Linux: Processes & System Resource Management for DevOps: Coursera Project Network
    • Microsoft Azure SQL: Microsoft
    • Building No-Code Apps with AppSheet: Google Cloud
    • Programming Languages, Part B: University of Washington
    • Usable Security: University of Maryland, College Park
    • JavaScript Programming Essentials: IBM
    • La recherche documentaire: École Polytechnique
    • Fundamentals of Business Analysis : Starweaver
    • The Business of Social: Northwestern University
    • Fundamentals of Kubernetes Deployment: LearnQuest

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