Course 3 Operating Systems and You: Becoming a Power User ๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ

About this Course ๐Ÿ“š

In this course -- through a combination of video lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on practice -- you'll learn about the main components of an operating system and how to perform critical tasks like managing software and users, and configuring hardware.

What You'll Learn ๐Ÿง 

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 ๐Ÿ’ป

  • Set up users, groups, and permissions for account access ๐Ÿ”

  • Install, configure, and remove software on the Windows and Linux operating systems ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ

  • Configure disk partitions and filesystems ๐Ÿ’พ

  • Understand how system processes work and how to manage them ๐Ÿ”

  • Work with system logs and remote connection tools ๐Ÿ”ง

  • Utilize operating system knowledge to troubleshoot common issues in an IT Support Specialist role ๐Ÿ†˜

Course Details ๐Ÿ“‹

  • Course 3 of 5 in the Google IT Support Specialization ๐ŸŽ“

  • Level: Beginner ๐Ÿค“

  • Commitment: 8 - 10 hours per module โฑ๏ธ

  • Language: English, Subtitles: Arabic, French, Ukrainian, Portuguese (Brazil), Korean, German, Indonesian, Spanish, Japanese ๐ŸŒ

  • Hardware Requirement: You'll need to complete some of the assessments (e.g., Qwiklabs and plugins) on a desktop or laptop web browser. ๐Ÿ’ป

  • How To Pass: Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. ๐ŸŽฏ

  • User Ratings: Average User Rating 4.7 โญโญโญโญโญ

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