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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

    Ultimate Guide to Raspberry Pi - Tips, Tricks, and Hacks

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Unix Commands, Remote Access Systems, Linux Commands, Unix Shell, Unix, System Configuration, Computer Hardware, Data Maintenance, Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, File Systems, Embedded Systems, USB, Operating Systems, File Management, Scripting, Peripheral Devices, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    University of California, Irvine

    Project Practicum with Multiple Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Work Breakdown Structure, Program Management, Project Portfolio Management, Project Management, Resource Planning, Resource Utilization, Agile Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Coordination, Project Risk Management, Resource Allocation, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Scoping, Communication Planning, Scheduling, Project Schedules, Resource Management, Agile Software Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Getting Started with Vault

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Authentications, Key Management, Encryption, Cryptography

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Eco-Tech: Exploring IT's Impact on a Sustainable Future

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Climate Change Programs, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Environment, Sustainable Design, Environmental Science, Business Modeling, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Hardware Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    S

    Skillshare

    Color Grading: How to Match Shots in DaVinci Resolve

    Skills you'll gain: Color Matching, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Post-Production, Image Analysis, Video Editing, Cinematography, Fine-tuning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    EDUCBA

    Machine Learning with R: Build, Analyze & Predict

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution, R Programming, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Methods, R (Software), Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning, Statistical Inference, Classification Algorithms, Statistical Programming, Correlation Analysis, Data Manipulation, Supervised Learning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    16 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
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    U

    UiPath

    How to write better prompts

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering Tools, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Context Engineering, Business Process Automation, Robotic Process Automation, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Pearson

    Practical Windows PowerShell Scripting: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Windows PowerShell, Scripting, IT Automation, Network Monitoring, Scripting Languages, Network Administration, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
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    B

    Board Infinity

    Cloud FinOps

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Billing Systems, Cloud Technologies, Cloud Services, Billing, Operating Cost, Cloud Computing, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Solutions, Cost Containment, Cost Management, Expense Management, Billing & Invoicing, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Budget Management, Cost Reduction, Financial Controls, Business Operations, Accountability, Budgeting

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Packt

    Modern JavaScript with ES6

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Object Oriented Design, Javascript, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    DNS

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Servers, Servers, Systems Administration, Network Infrastructure

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    EDUCBA

    Kubernetes Mastery: Build, Deploy & Troubleshoot Apps

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, Prometheus (Software), Docker (Software), Data Persistence, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Infrastructure, Scenario Testing, Cloud Computing, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Network Troubleshooting, Ubuntu, System Monitoring, Virtual Networking, Scalability, Grafana

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Ultimate Guide to Raspberry Pi - Tips, Tricks, and Hacks: Packt
  • Project Practicum with Multiple Projects: University of California, Irvine
  • Getting Started with Vault: Google Cloud
  • Eco-Tech: Exploring IT's Impact on a Sustainable Future: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • Color Grading: How to Match Shots in DaVinci Resolve: Skillshare
  • Machine Learning with R: Build, Analyze & Predict: EDUCBA
  • How to write better prompts: UiPath
  • Practical Windows PowerShell Scripting: Unit 2: Pearson
  • Cloud FinOps: Board Infinity
  • Modern JavaScript with ES6: Packt

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