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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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By SAI A R K

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Jun 26, 2020

awesome course thank you so much

By John M

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Aug 10, 2022

Great lessons and a good course

By FAIZAN A S

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Apr 23, 2022

very good platform for students

By Abhishake B

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Jul 27, 2021

Excellent course. Learn't a lot

By Themba S

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Mar 26, 2021

This course is very educational

By Dan H

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Aug 13, 2023

The course was well organized.

By Ian C F R

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Sep 2, 2022

Buenas ideas de ciberseguridad

By Ryan W

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Jul 7, 2022

Informative and easy to follow

By PRABHAKAR V

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Jun 4, 2022

Thank You, the course is GOOD

By Mohammad E O

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Jul 27, 2021

A good course on cybersecurity

By Alexey S

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Nov 28, 2020

Thank you for your great work!

By Aayush P

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Jul 4, 2020

This course was really helpful

By SAKSHI P

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May 30, 2020

Great explanation and material

By Luiz M

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May 6, 2020

Great content and instructors.

By Daniel E

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Sep 27, 2019

Wonderful learning experience.

By Mark W l

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Nov 6, 2022

great alot more knowledge

By Tung W S

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Feb 7, 2022

Knowledge of computer system.

By Mathew D F

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Dec 20, 2020

Its Been a strong foundation.

By William P

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Jul 7, 2020

It is an excellent foundation

By Elimane N

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Aug 26, 2019

Rich and very usefull course!

By Medetbekov A S

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Mar 3, 2025

This course is so productive

By Radouane E A

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Nov 18, 2023

which there is more hands on

By hung d

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Dec 14, 2022

Very helpful for me. Tks IBM

By Ogundairo T A

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Oct 21, 2022

this course is ver detailed

By Wilbert M

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Oct 22, 2021

curso básico pero entendible