15 Best Operating Systems Courses on Coursera
We compared 15 Operating Systems courses currently listed on Coursera, priced from $49.00 to $79.00. 4 come from a named university or institution, including University of Colorado Boulder, IBM and Illinois Tech. They are ordered by our CourseAsk score, which is built from how thoroughly each course describes what it teaches, whether it comes from a named institution, and how it compares on price — not from star ratings, which our course data does not include.
- Courses compared
- 15
- Price range
- $49.00 – $79.00
- Providers
- Coursera
- Last updated
- 30 Aug 2026
How these 15 courses were chosen
Every course below is a real, currently listed course from Coursera, matched to "operating systems" by our catalog and ordered by our CourseAsk score. Courses whose own title names the topic rank above those only tagged with it.
There are no star ratings on this page — the course feeds we license do not include them, and we would rather leave a column out than fill it with a number we cannot stand behind. What we do have is price: these range from $49.00 to $79.00, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.
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Foundations of IT Systems and Operating Systems
Offered by Packt
This course features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the co...
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Coursera MOOC / Non-creditIntro to Operating Systems 1: Virtualization
Offered by Codio
Learn the inner workings of operating systems without installing anything! This course is designed for learners who are looking to maximize performance by understanding how operating systems work at a fundamental level....
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Coursera MOOC / Non-creditIntroduction to Operating Systems
Offered by Codio
This specialization is intended for people with some programming experience who seek an approachable introduction to how operating systems work on a fundamental level. This course will equip learners with foundational kn...
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Coursera CertificateMastering Operating Systems with IBM AIX
Offered by IBM
This specialization covers operating system concepts and enterprise system administration capabilities of IBM Power servers. You'll learn all the concepts and technologies through hands-on access to an IBM AIX virtual ma...
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Advanced Embedded Linux Development
Offered by University of Colorado Boulder
This courses in this specialization can also be taken for academic credit as ECEA 5305 - 5307, part of CU Boulder’s Master of Science in Electrical Engineering. This specialization provides students with the fundamentals...
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Information Technology (IT) and Cloud Fundamentals
Offered by IBM
In today’s connected world, core knowledge of IT hardware, software, networking, cybersecurity, and cloud technologies is vital for almost every function, or role within an organization. Adding storage, updating an opera...
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Developing Industrial Internet of Things
Offered by University of Colorado Boulder
The courses in this specialization can also be taken for academic credit as ECEA 5385-5387, part of CU Boulder’s Master of Science in Electrical Engineering degree. Enroll here. In this specialization, you will engage th...
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Hardware and Operating System Foundations
Offered by Illinois Tech
This specialization consists of three courses and one capstone. The specialization provides a comprehensive introduction to the features, management, and security of both Windows and Linux operating systems. You will mas...
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Introducing z/OS UNIX System Services
Offered by IBM
e.g. This is primarily aimed at first- and second-year undergraduates interested in engineering or science, along with high school students and professionals with an interest in programming. On successful completion of t...
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Introduction to Computer Information Systems
Offered by University of California, Irvine
This Specialization is intended for anyone seeking to learn basic computer skills. Through 3 courses, you will study computer hardware, software, and data safety. You will also learn about digital literacy and productivi...
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Coursera MOOC / Non-creditThe Embedded Linux Security Handbook
Offered by Packt
This course explores the essential principles and strategies behind securing embedded Linux systems, a critical capability in today’s connected and increasingly vulnerable technology landscape. You’ll learn how thoughtfu...
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Coursera MOOC / Non-creditLinux Foundations
Offered by LearnKartS
This course gives you a solid foundation in Linux fundamentals, including practical command-line skills and an understanding of how a Linux system is organized. It's built entirely on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 (RHEL 10...
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Coursera MOOC / Non-creditTOTAL CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201) v15
Offered by Packt
This specialization features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress throug...
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Coursera CertificateIT Support, Networking and Security Foundations
Offered by EDUCBA
Build job-ready IT skills and launch your career in tech with a comprehensive, hands-on learning path. Master hardware, networking, and cybersecurity concepts aligned with real-world IT roles and CompTIA standards. This...
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Coursera CertificatePrincipes de base du support technique
Offered by Google
Ce cours est le premier d’une série qui vise à vous préparer à un rôle de Spécialiste du Support Informatique débutant. Dans ce cours, vous serez initié au monde des technologies de l’information, ou IT (Information Tech...
$49.00listed price
Best Operating Systems Courses on Coursera compared
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