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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.

Kevin Vaccaro
Jeremy Hajek
James Papademas

Instructors: Kevin Vaccaro

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Intermediate level

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4 months to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Build toward a degree
Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

4 months to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Build toward a degree

What you'll learn

  • Configure and secure Windows and Linux OS environments

  • Manage system resources, users, and permissions

  • Implement security protocols and best practices

Skills you'll gain

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August 2025

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Specialization - 3 course series

Hardware and Operating System Foundations I

Hardware and Operating System Foundations I

Course 123 hours

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: Command-Line Interface
Category: Systems Administration
Category: Graphical Tools
Category: OS Process Management
Category: User Accounts
Category: Information Technology Operations
Category: Operating Systems
Category: System Monitoring
Category: Network Administration
Category: System Software
Hardware and Operating System Foundations II

Hardware and Operating System Foundations II

Course 224 hours

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 Administration
Category: Linux
Category: Linux Commands
Category: Command-Line Interface
Category: Software Installation
Category: File Management
Category: User Accounts
Category: System Configuration
Category: System Monitoring
Category: Package and Software Management
Category: Graphical Tools
Category: Systems Administration
Category: Operating Systems
Introduction to Open Source Software

Introduction to Open Source Software

Course 3114 hours

What you'll learn

  • OS troubleshooting - Path Permission and Dependencies

  • Bash Language Shell Scripting

Skills you'll gain

Category: Linux
Category: Linux Commands
Category: Shell Script
Category: Linux Administration
Category: Unix
Category: IT Automation
Category: Package and Software Management
Category: Open Source Technology
Category: File Systems
Category: Database Management
Category: Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Category: Command-Line Interface
Category: Systems Administration
Category: Bash (Scripting Language)
Category: Scripting
Category: General Networking
Category: System Configuration
Category: Operating Systems
Category: Computing Platforms
Category: Software Installation

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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

 

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Kevin Vaccaro
Illinois Tech
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