Operating Systems and You: Becoming a Power User by Google via Coursera: Fee, Duration, How to Apply

Quick Facts

particular	details
Medium of instructions English	Mode of learning Self study	Mode of Delivery Video and Text Based

Course overview

Offered by Google, the Operating Systems and You: Becoming a Power User course certification programme is ideally best for candidates or aspirants who want to excel and prosper their career in Linux and Windows Operating System. The programme has been developed by experts in the industry and hence all the latest inclusions with respect to technology have been taken care of. Candidates can easily access this programme as it is a 100% online programme. It is imparted via videos, demonstrations and several other modes which make this programme worth pursuing.

Course and certificate fees

Operating Systems and You: Becoming a Power User Fees Details

Description	Amount in INR
Fee for 1-month	Rs. 1,175
Fee for 3-month	Rs. 2,351
Fee for 6-month	Rs. 3,527

certificate availability

Yes

certificate providing authority

Coursera +1 more

Who it is for

Software developer Computer programmer Software engineer

Eligibility criteria

Certification Qualifying Details

It is essential to complete the programme in order to get the certificate of completion for the programme.

What you will learn

Knowledge of linux

Once the Operating Systems and You: Becoming a Power User course is completed the candidates will get to learn and understand several areas.

Candidates will be able to get subjective expertise as well as practical exposure via case studies and real-life projects
They will master a series of skills that are needed in today’s time frame.
The candidates will master the dynamics and functionalities of both Linux and Windows Operating System
The candidate will also nurture his/her skills from every perspective.

The syllabus

Module 1: Navigating the System

Videos

Course Introduction
Lesson Overview & Practice Tips
List Directories in a GUI
Windows: List Directories in CLI
Linux: List Directories
Windows: Changing Directories in the GUI
Windows: Changing Directories in the CLI
Linux: Changing Directories in Bash
Windows: Make Directories in the GUI & CLI
Linux: Make Directories in Bash
Windows: Command History
Linux: Command History
Windows: Copying Files & Directories
Linux: Copying Files and Directories
Windows: Moving and Renaming Files, Directories
Linux: Moving and Renaming Files, Directories
Windows: Removing Files & Directories
Linux: Removing Files & Directories
Chelsea: Their learner story
Cindy: Why OS is important
Windows: Display File Contents
Linux: Display File Contents
Windows: Modifying Text Files
Linux: Modifying Text Files
Windows Powershell
Windows: Searching within Files
Windows: Searching within Directories
Linux: Searching within Files
Windows: Input, Output, and the Pipeline
Linux: Input, Output and Pipeline
Windows and Linux Advanced Navigation
Ben: My first tech job

Readings

Navigating Coursera
How to Use Discussion Forums
Get to Know Your Classmates
Supplemental Reading for Windows CLI & Unix Bash
Supplemental Reading for 'Size' vs 'Size of Disk' in Windows
Supplemental Reading for Notepad+
Supplemental Reading for GNU Documentation
Supplemental Reading for Windows PowerShell
Module 1 Glossary
Qwiklabs Introduction

Quiz

Basic Commands
File and Text Manipulation

Module 2: Users and Permissions

Videos

Users, Administrators, and Groups
Windows: View User and Group Information
Windows: View User and Group Information using CLI
Linux: Users, Superuser and Beyond
Windows: Passwords
Linux: Passwords
Windows: Adding and Removing Users
Linux: Adding and Removing Users
Mobile Users and Accounts
Ben: Life as a CIO
Windows: File Permissions
Linux: File Permissions
Windows: Modifying Permissions
Linux: Modifying Permissions
Windows: Special Permissions
Linux: SetUID, SetGID, Sticky Bit

Readings

Supplemental Reading for Windows Passwords
Supplemental Readings for Mobile Users and Accounts
Supplemental Reading for Windows ACL
Supplemental Reading for Special Permissions in Windows
Module 2 Glossary

Quizzes

Permissions
Users, Administrators,Groups and Permissions

Module 3: Package and Software Management

Videos

Module Introduction
Windows: Software Packages
Linux: Software Packages
Mobile App Packages
Windows: Archives
Linux: Archives
Windows: Package Dependencies
Linux: Package Dependencies
Windows: Package Manager
Linux: Package Manager Apt
Windows: Underneath the Hood
Linux: Underneath the Hood
Windows: Devices and Drivers
Linux: Devices and Drivers
Windows: Operating System Updates
Linux: Operating System Updates

Readings

Supplemental Reading for Windows Software Packages
Supplemental Reading for Mobile App Packages
Supplemental Reading for Updating Mobile Apps
Supplemental Reading for Mobile Device Storage
Supplemental Reading for 7-Zip and PowerShell Zips
Supplemental Reading for the Linux Tar Command
Supplemental reading for Windows Package Dependencies
Supplemental Reading for Linux Package Dependencies
Supplemental Reading for Windows Package Managers
Supplemental Reading for Linux PPAs
Supplemental Reading on GIM
Windows Setting Panel
Supplemental Reading for Windows Installers and Process Monitors
Supplemental Reading Windows Devices and Drivers
Supplemental reading for Linux Devices and Drivers
Supplemental Reading for Windows Update
Supplemental Reading for Linux Update
Module 3 Glossary

Quizzes

Software Distribution
Package Managers
Device Software Management
Package and Software Management

Module 4: Filesystems

Videos

Module Introduction
Review of Filesystems
Disk Partitioning and File System Essentials
Windows: Disk Partitioning and Formatting a Filesystem
Windows: Mounting and Unmounting a Filesystem
Linux: Disk Partitioning and Formatting a Filesystem
Linux: Mounting and Unmounting a Filesystem
Windows: Swap
Linux: Swap
Windows: Files
Linux: Files
Windows: Disk Usage
Linux: Disk Usage
Windows: Filesystem Repair
Linux: Filesystem Repair
Ben: The power of computers

Readings

Supplemental Reading for FAT32 File System
Supplemental Reading for Disk Partitioning and Formatting in Windows
Supplemental reading Mounting and Unmounting a Filesystem in Linux
Supplemental Reading for Windows Paging
Supplemental Reading for Linux Swap
Supplemental Reading on NTFS File System
Supplemental Reading for Windows Disk Usage
Supplemental reading for Linux Disk Usage
Supplemental Reading for Linux Filesystem Repair
Module 4 Glossary

Quizes

Filesystem Types
Filesystems

Module 5: Process Management

Videos

Module Introduction
Programs vs Processes Revisited
Windows: Process Creation and Termination
Linux: Process Creation and Termination
Jess: From challenge to passion
Windows: Reading Process Information
Linux: Reading Process Information
Windows: Signals
Linux: Signals
Windows: Managing Processes
Linux: Managing Processes
Mobile App Management
Windows: Resource Monitoring
Linux: Resource Monitoring

Readings

Supplemental Reading for Process Creation and Termination in Windows
Supplemental Reading for Reading Process Information in Windows
Supplemental Reading for Reading Process Information in Linux
Supplemental Reading for Windows Signal
Supplemental Reading for Managing Processes in Windows
Supplemental Readings for Mobile App Management
Supplemental Reading Resource Monitoring in Windows
Supplemental reading for Resource Monitoring in Linux
Module 5 Glossary

Quizzes

Life of a Process
Managing Processes
Process Utilization
Process Management

Module 6: Operating Systems in Practice

Videos

Introduction
Remote Connections on Windows
Remote Connection: File Transfer on Linux
Remote Connection: File Transfer on Windows
Virtual Machines
System Monitoring
The Windows Event Viewer
Linux Logs
Working with Logs
Imaging Software
Operating Systems Deployment Methods
Mobile Device Resetting and Imaging
Interview Role Play: Operating Systems
Course Wrap Up
Heather: Early career advice
Congratulations!

Readings

Supplemental reading for Remote Connections in Windows
Supplemental Reading for Remote Connection File Transfer in Windows
Supplemental reading for Virtual Machines
Supplemental Reading for Linux Logs
Supplemental Reading for OS Deployment Methods
Supplemental Readings for Mobile Device Resetting and Imaging
Windows Troubleshooting
Windows Troubleshooting Tools
Supplemental Reading for Windows Troubleshooting Example
Module 6 Glossary
Course 3 Glossary

Quizzes

Remote Access
Logging
Operating System in Practice

Admission details

The Operating Systems and You: Becoming a Power User admission process is simple and easy to follow:

Step 1: Go to the programme URL

Step 2: Click on Enroll for free and sign up from Facebook or Google Id.

Step 3: Immediately your 7-days free trial will begin. Post this, the candidate can access the programme for free

Step 4: Thereafter make the payment to access post 7 days.

Scholarship Details

Right now the candidates can avail financial aid from Coursera if they are unable to make the fee payment.

How it helps

The Operating Systems and You: Becoming a Power User course strengthens the basic foundation of the candidate. After pursuing this programme, the candidate can confidently enrol in advanced version courses and upgrade oneself. Not only this, as the candidate’s subjective knowledge strengthens, he/she can easily solve real life complexities and problems with much ease. The curriculum includes case studies, videos, real life practice exercises which makes the candidate ready to face the real scenario. In addition to this, the candidates can easily share this certificate as it is a shareable electronic certificate. One can add it to LinkedIn and other networks to increase its reach and welcome better prospects and opportunities from potential recruiters. Not only this, but the candidate can also apply for higher positions in the same company or apply in other parallel companies.

FAQs

How much time does it take to complete Operating Systems and You: Becoming a Power User certification programme?

The programme will require an approximate time of 38 hours to complete it. Candidate needs to be dedicatedly focused and available to complete the course.

In case I have any doubt, how can I resolve it?

Coursera has ensured to have a separate student discussion forum wherein you can interact with subject matter experts and peers to get your doubts resolved. It is a 24 x 7 model and hence you can post your doubts at any point in time.

If I cannot pay the fees, how can I pursue the programme?

Coursera provides financial assistance to the candidates who are unable to make the fee payment. You can simply apply for Financial aid by click in Enroll now option.

In case I want to contact the officials at Coursera, how can I do that?

You can easily click on https://www.coursera.org/learn/os-power-user and contact the officials at Coursera.

How is the course Operating Systems and You: Becoming a Power User structured?

The programme Operating Systems and You: Becoming a Power User is a 100% online programme. Hence you can simply access it right from the desktop, laptop or smartphone.