Get more comfortable with the operating system tasks behind everyday IT support.
About this course
Get more comfortable with the operating system tasks behind everyday IT support. These Google videos examine files and directories, the command line, users and groups, devices, software packages, filesystems, and process management.
What you can learn
- Navigate files and directories with command-line tools
- Understand users, groups, permissions, and software management
- Explore processes, storage, and practical support workflows
Course at a glance
| Provider | |
|---|---|
| Platform | YouTube · Grow with Google |
| Access | Free Video |
| Level | Beginner — WikiFree audience assessment |
| Main language | English |
| Available videos | 7 |
| Video duration | 5h 31m · allow extra time for practice |
| Details checked | 8 October 2026 |
Who is this for?
For computer users who want to move beyond basic desktop interaction. The lessons are approachable for IT support beginners, while practical commands should be tried in a safe practice environment.
Put the ideas into practice
Use a disposable folder to practice navigation, file inspection, and simple organization. Keep a short command reference with each command's purpose and expected result before trying more involved administration tasks.
Choose a video from the lesson list, search for a topic, or use Previous and Next to follow the official playlist order. Mark lessons complete as you go. Your progress is saved in this browser without requiring a WikiFree account.
Free videos and certificate access
These publicly available YouTube videos are free to watch. This listing does not include a Google Career Certificate, graded assignments, or access to a separate paid learning program. Some playlists introduce or preview a larger certificate curriculum. Any certificate enrollment and its current terms are separate from watching here.
Software, advertising, cloud services, and some AI features shown in the videos may require an account or a paid plan. Watching does not require purchasing those optional services. Recorded interfaces can differ from current versions.
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Compare course focus, level and study time
| Course | Level | Focus | Study time |
|---|---|---|---|
| This course — Free Operating Systems Course: Command-Line Skills | Beginner | Navigate files and directories with command-line tools · Understand users, groups, permissions, and software management · Explore processes, storage, and practical support workflows | 5h 31m of video; practice time is additional |
| Free Systems Administration Course by Google | Intermediate | Distinguish infrastructure and platform service responsibilities · Explore directories and service management in Windows and Linux · Connect backups, recovery planning, and reliable operations | 4h 58m of video; practice time is additional |
| Free Bash Scripting Course for Beginners | Beginner | Bash · Terminal and shell · Shell commands | 2h 13m of video; practice time is additional |
| Free Python Automation Course for Operating Systems | Intermediate | Run Python scripts and process files or text patterns · Explore processes, testing, and error handling · Connect Python automation with Linux and Bash workflows | 5h 17m of video; practice time is additional |
Provider: Google. Videos play from the Grow with Google channel on YouTube.
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