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Linux Basics Courses

Linux Basics courses can help you learn command line navigation, file management, user permissions, and process management. You can build skills in shell scripting, system monitoring, and troubleshooting common issues. Many courses introduce tools like the Bash shell, Git for version control, and text editors such as Vim or Nano, showing how these skills are applied in real-world environments to manage servers and automate tasks.


Popular Linux Basics Courses and Certifications


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    Packt

    Foundations of Swift and SwiftUI

    Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, Apple iOS, iOS Development, Apple software proficiency, Application Development, Mobile Development, Mobile Development Tools, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Data Structures with C: Upgrade a Rocket Display Module

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, C (Programming Language), Embedded Software, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Data Management, Performance Tuning, Software Development

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Solidity Advanced: Secure Smart Contracts & DApp Development

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Secure Coding, Application Security, Software Design Patterns, Web Applications, Application Development, Debugging, Transaction Processing, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced Reproducibility in Cancer Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Code Review, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Docker (Software), Software Development Tools, Continuous Integration, Containerization, Bioinformatics, Informatics, Automation, Data Analysis, R Programming

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Substance Painter to Unreal Engine 5 Masterclass

    Skills you'll gain: Post-Production, Animation and Game Design, Cinematography, Unreal Engine, Animations, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Virtual Environment, Virtual Reality, Video Game Development, Baking

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    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Ethical Hacking with Metasploit, SQL & Crypto

    Skills you'll gain: Metasploit, Exploitation techniques, Penetration Testing, Database Management, Cryptography, Data Import/Export, MySQL, Vulnerability Scanning, Encryption, Brute-force attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Data Encryption Standard, SQL

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Mastering VFX, Simulation & Finalizing Projects in UE5

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Cinematography, Animations, Computer Graphics, 3D Assets, Virtual Environment, Video Production, Color Theory, Simulations

    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Object-Oriented Programming and Functions

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Maintainability, Prototyping

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Cloud: Platform as a Service - Master's

    Skills you'll gain: Platform As A Service (PaaS), Containerization, Serverless Computing, Cloud Platforms, Docker (Software), Cloud Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Information Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, Model Deployment, DevOps, Amazon Web Services, Data Management, Database Management Systems, Microservices, Machine Learning

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Java Programming Essentials and Core Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Integrated Development Environments, System Configuration

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    AI Game Development Essentials with Unity 6

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, Artificial Intelligence, Simulations, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C# (Programming Language), Software Design Patterns, Debugging

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Securing Container Builds

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Maven, Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Docker (Software), CI/CD, Package and Software Management, Virtual Machines, Network Security

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular linux basics courses

  • Foundations of Swift and SwiftUI: Packt
  • Data Structures with C: Upgrade a Rocket Display Module: Coursera
  • Solidity Advanced: Secure Smart Contracts & DApp Development: Packt
  • Advanced Reproducibility in Cancer Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
  • Substance Painter to Unreal Engine 5 Masterclass: Packt
  • Ethical Hacking with Metasploit, SQL & Crypto: EDUCBA
  • Mastering VFX, Simulation & Finalizing Projects in UE5: Packt
  • Object-Oriented Programming and Functions: Packt
  • Cloud: Platform as a Service - Master's: Illinois Tech
  • Java Programming Essentials and Core Concepts: Packt

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