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CourseOperating Systems: Introduction
Learn about the basics of Operating Systems and how they manage a computer’s hardware.
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BeginnerTime to complete
Average based on combined completion rates — individual pacing in lessons, projects, and quizzes may vary<1 hourPrerequisites
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About this course
Dive into the world of operating systems and understand how they manage hardware, software, and critical system functions. This course will give you a solid foundation in operating system basics, including memory management, process scheduling, and hardware interactions. Learn how essential an OS is for a computer’s performance and functionality.
Skills you'll gain
Understand the fundamentals of operating systems
Learn how hardware and software interact
Gain insights into process scheduling and memory management
Explore essential hardware components
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.
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