Skill level
BeginnerTime to complete
Approx. 1 hoursCertificate of completion
Included with paid plansPrerequisites
None
About this course
Ready to start your journey into Operating Systems? The moment a computer is turned on, the operating system is hard at work managing every aspect of a computer. With the responsibility of seamlessly managing hardware and software systems, computer memory, process scheduling, and more, the operating system may be the most vital software a computer runs.
Syllabus
Introduction to Operating Systems
Learn about how computers process data, the important hardware in every computer, and the basic functionalities of an operating system.
The platform
Hands-on learning
Don’t just watch or read about someone else coding — write your own code live in our online, interactive platform. You’ll even get AI-driven recommendations on what you need to review to help keep you on track.
Meet the creator of the course

Alex DiStasi
Curriculum DeveloperReviews from learners
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- I felt like I learned months in a week. I love how Codecademy uses learning by practice and gives great challenges to help the learner to understand a new concept and subject.RodrigoCodecademy Learner @ UK
- Brilliant learning experience. Very interactive. Literally a game changer if you're learning on your own.John-AndrewCodecademy Learner @ USA