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About the Course

51% of organizations are planning to increase security investments as a result of a breach (IBM Report). Companies need skilled IT support and cybersecurity professionals now more than ever. Whether you’re just starting out or switching to tech, this course provides the critical operating systems (OS) knowledge you need to move forward. Operating systems are fundamental to all aspects of computing. In this course, you’ll learn foundational concepts common to all operating systems and the unique aspects of Windows, Linux, and MacOS. You’ll explore OS file systems and the associated security features. You'll discover the macOS features that revolutionized OS functionality. Plus, you’ll investigate virtualization and containerization. Additionally, through labs and a final project, you’ll get hands-on managing virus and threat protection, configuring user accounts and permissions with command-line tools, and securing systems against threats. If you’re looking to get started IT or cybersecurity, enroll today to gain essential knowledge in operating systems that enables you to work towards a career in cybersecurity, system administration, network engineering, or IT support....

Top reviews

Apr 25, 2020

Very solid course. Quick overview about almost everything you need to know at the beginning. A lot of useful links with additional material to study. Thanks a lot for sharing the knowledge, indeed!

May 11, 2020

Knowledge delivery is exceptional. Content is to the point and the tests really pinpoint the attention level of the volunteer taking the course.Thank you for designing such a knowledgeable course

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Mar 11, 2022

Highly informational on OS and cloud computing basics

By Sulaiman D

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Oct 29, 2021

awsome program to learn about security from CIA TRIA

By J H

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Jul 15, 2021

Excellent course! Just the right length and thorough.

By Didier M

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Jun 28, 2020

Great course. Kickstarting my cyber security journey.

By Avinash K

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May 17, 2020

Best to build basics before going into deep learning.

By Elizabeth S

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Jan 3, 2021

great course cant wait to do enroll in the next one

By Vismay P

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May 10, 2020

good explanation and wit proper example good speaker

By Vraj P

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May 25, 2022

Really learnt so much about security in this cource

By Oyakhilome M

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Apr 25, 2022

The course is very informative and well-structured.

By Nige M

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Jan 11, 2024

Very well explained for a complex set of subjects.

By Jose F R P

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Jul 9, 2022

The content´s course were very easy to understand.

By ridouane e

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Mar 16, 2022

¿Cuánto tiempo se tarda en obtener el certificado?

By Av C

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Oct 4, 2021

my many skills are improved after doing this corse

By Ruru M

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May 20, 2021

This was the best course and the tutors were clear

By Kevin F

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Jan 17, 2021

Great introduction to roles and operating system's

By Keila D

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Dec 19, 2020

I learned an abundance of information. Thank you!

By g z

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Aug 22, 2020

excelente curso. conciso en cuanto los contenidos

By Richard C

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Aug 19, 2020

Great to use the knowledge obtained in the tests.

By PHILIP P A T

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Jun 7, 2020

Wonderful course by IBM for beginners.Love it :-)

By Fady M

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May 16, 2020

Awesome content, I will be back for more, thanks.

By Zohaib A

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Mar 24, 2022

Very Beneficary for knowledge regarding security

By Mendelssohn S

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Oct 30, 2020

Excellent course! Congratulations to developers!

By Jorge r

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Jan 20, 2023

Challenging but great introduction to the field

By Mrinal K R

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Jul 7, 2020

Very helpful course with easy learning process.

By ADITYA A

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Jun 27, 2020

Learned a lot. Great Course. Thank you so much.