Illinois Tech
Mastering Operating Systems Specialization
Illinois Tech

Mastering Operating Systems Specialization

Master Operating Systems for IT Professionals. Master Windows, Linux, and open-source OS to advance your IT career.

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule
4 months at 10 hours a week
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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule
4 months at 10 hours a week
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers

Overview

  • Configure and secure Windows and Linux OS environments

  • Manage system resources, users, and permissions

  • Implement security protocols and best practices

What’s included

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Taught in English
Recently updated!

August 2025

65 practice exercises

Advance your subject-matter expertise

  • Learn in-demand skills from university and industry experts
  • Master a subject or tool with hands-on projects
  • Develop a deep understanding of key concepts
  • Earn a career certificate from Illinois Tech

Specialization - 3 course series

What you'll learn

  • Demonstrate the use of command line tools.

  • Explore key features of the Windows OS.

  • Examine the Windows Registry.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Microsoft Windows
Category: System Configuration
Category: Graphical Tools
Category: Systems Administration
Category: Command-Line Interface
Category: OS Process Management
Category: Operating Systems
Category: General Networking
Category: Information Technology Operations
Category: System Software
Category: IT Automation
Category: File Management

What you'll learn

  • Demonstrate the use of command line tools.

  • Explore key features of the Linux OS.

  • Explore service management of the Linux OS.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Service Management
Category: Linux
Category: Linux Administration
Category: Command-Line Interface
Category: User Accounts
Category: Linux Commands
Category: Software Installation
Category: System Configuration
Category: File Management
Category: System Monitoring
Category: Operating Systems
Category: Graphical Tools
Category: Systems Administration

What you'll learn

  • OS troubleshooting - Path Permission and Dependencies

  • Bash Language Shell Scripting

Skills you'll gain

Category: Linux
Category: Linux Administration
Category: Linux Commands
Category: Web Servers
Category: Unix Shell
Category: System Monitoring
Category: Remote Access Systems
Category: Package and Software Management
Category: Unix
Category: Open Source Technology
Category: IT Automation
Category: File Systems
Category: Systems Administration
Category: Command-Line Interface
Category: Linux Servers
Category: Ansible
Category: Unix Commands
Category: System Configuration
Category: Operating Systems
Category: Bash (Scripting Language)

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Build toward a degree

This Specialization is part of the following degree program(s) offered by Illinois Tech. If you are admitted and enroll, your completed coursework may count toward your degree learning and your progress can transfer with you.¹

 

Instructors

Kevin Vaccaro
Illinois Tech
6 Courses28,964 learners
Jeremy Hajek
Illinois Tech
2 Courses1,168 learners

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