Description
Course Name: Certificate in Operating Systems
Course Id: COS/Q1001.
Eligibility: Completion of 10th Grade (high School) or equivalent.
Objective: A Certificate in Operating Systems is an excellent way to gain foundational knowledge and skills in one of the most essential areas of IT. This certificate program can set you on a path to a successful career in system administration, IT support, network management, and more.
Duration: Three Months.
 How to Enroll and Get Certified in Your Chosen Course:
 Step 1: Choose the course you wish to get certified in.
 Step 2: Click on the “Enroll Now” button.
 Step 3: Proceed with the enrollment process.
 Step 4: Enter your billing details and continue to course fee payment.
 Step 5: You will be redirected to the payment gateway. Pay the course and exam fee using one of the following methods:
Debit/Credit Card, Wallet, Paytm, Net Banking, UPI, or Google Pay.
 Step 6: After successful payment, you will receive your study material login ID and password via email within 48 hours of fee payment.
 Step 7: Once you complete the course, take the online examination.
 Step 8: Upon passing the examination, you will receive:
• A soft copy (scanned) of your certificate via email within 7 days of examination.
• A hard copy (original with official seal and signature) sent to your address within 45 day of declaration of result.
 Step 9: After certification, you will be offered job opportunities aligned with your area of interest.
Duration- 60 minutes.
No. of Questions- 30. (Multiple Choice Questions).
Maximum Marks- 100, Passing Marks- 40%.
There is no negative marking in this module.
| Marking System: | ||||||
| S.No. | No. of Questions | Marks Each Question | Total Marks | |||
| 1 | 10 | 5 | 50 | |||
| 2 | 5 | 4 | 20 | |||
| 3 | 5 | 3 | 15 | |||
| 4 | 5 | 2 | 10 | |||
| 5 | 5 | 1 | 5 | |||
| 30 | 100 | |||||
| How Students will be Graded: | ||||||
| S.No. | Marks | Grade | ||||
| 1 | 91-100 | O (Outstanding) | ||||
| 2 | 81-90 | A+ (Excellent) | ||||
| 3 | 71-80 | A (Very Good) | ||||
| 4 | 61-70 | B (Good) | ||||
| 5 | 51-60 | C (Average) | ||||
| 6 | 40-50 | P (Pass) | ||||
| 7 | 0-40 | F (Fail) | ||||
 Key Benefits of Certification- Earning a professional certification not only validates your skills but also enhances your employability. Here are the major benefits you gain:
 Practical, Job-Ready Skills – Our certifications are designed to equip you with real-world, hands-on skills that match current industry demands — helping you become employment-ready from day one.
 Lifetime Validity – Your certification is valid for a lifetime — no renewals or expirations. It serves as a permanent proof of your skills and training.
 Lifetime Certificate Verification – Employers and institutions can verify your certification anytime through a secure and reliable verification system — adding credibility to your qualifications.
 Industry-Aligned Certification –All certifications are developed in consultation with industry experts to ensure that what you learn is current, relevant, and aligned with market needs.
 Preferred by Employers – Candidates from ISO-certified institutes are often prioritized by recruiters due to their exposure to standardized, high-quality training.
 Free Job Assistance Based on Your Career Interests – Receive personalized job assistance and career guidance in your preferred domain, helping you land the right role faster.
Syllabus:-
Introduction to Operating Systems: Definition and Functions of an Operating System, Types of Operating Systems (Batch, Multi-user, Real-time, Distributed), Evolution of Operating Systems, Components of an OS (Kernel, Shell, File System, Device Management), Role of an OS in Computer Systems, System Calls and APIs, OS Process and Resource Management, Comparison of Popular OS (Windows, Linux, macOS).
Process Management: Definition and Characteristics of a Process, Process States and State Transitions, Process Scheduling and Scheduling Algorithms (FCFS, SJF, Round Robin, Priority), Inter-Process Communication (IPC), Threads and Multithreading, Context Switching, Process Synchronization Techniques, Deadlocks and Deadlock Prevention Strategies.
Memory Management: Concept of Memory Management, Virtual Memory and Paging, Segmentation and Memory Allocation Strategies, Swapping and Demand Paging, Page Replacement Algorithms (FIFO, LRU, Optimal), Memory Fragmentation and Compaction, Caching and Buffering Techniques, Role of MMU in Memory Management.
File System Management: Introduction to File Systems, File Organization and Storage, File System Structure (FAT, NTFS, ext4, HFS), Directory Structures and Path Navigation, File Permissions and Access Control, File Compression and Encryption, Disk Scheduling and Management, Backup and Recovery Strategies.
Device Management and I/O Systems: Overview of Device Management, Types of I/O Devices, Device Drivers and Their Role, Direct Memory Access (DMA), I/O Scheduling and Buffering, Interrupt Handling Mechanisms, Plug and Play Device Management, Peripheral Device Configuration.
Introduction to Linux and Windows OS: Comparison of Linux and Windows Operating Systems, Basic Linux Commands and File System Navigation, Windows Command Prompt and PowerShell Basics, Managing Users and Permissions in Linux and Windows, Installing and Configuring Software Packages, System Monitoring and Performance Optimization, Troubleshooting Common OS Issues, Remote Access and Administration.
