Operating Systems

What the course covers

This intermediate Coursera course explains how modern operating systems allocate hardware, coordinate simultaneous tasks and keep computing secure. The skills listed run from process management and memory allocation to synchronization and file system operations.

Practical side

Hands-on exercises and real-world examples form the teaching method. The skill list also includes command-line work, monitoring and tuning for performance, software packaging, user accounts, security controls and cloud platforms.

Good fit for

• Learners who already know the basics and want deeper knowledge of how systems behave.
• People who will administer or tune systems in their day-to-day work.