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Intermediate

Operating Systems: Overview, Administration, and Security

Coursera · Technology University · Updated March 2026

Platform rating

4.5/5

Champ rating

8.3/10

Duration

10 weeks, 4 hours/week

Classes

55

Comprehensive course on operating system principles, administration, and security practices. Learn system architecture, user management, security protocols, and best practices for maintaining secure and efficient systems.

What you'll get

Understand operating system architecture and principles

Perform system administration and user management

Implement security best practices and access control

Manage file systems, storage, and networking

Monitor and optimize system performance

Fit

Best for

Engineers

Not ideal for

Learners seeking only entry-level overviews

Prerequisites & pricing

Prerequisites

Basic computer knowledge

Pricing

Free to audit, $49 for certificate

Certification

Certificate

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