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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

    SwiftUI & Node.JS FullStack - Build Twitter - iOS 16

    Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, Node.JS, User Interface (UI), Restful API, Frontend Integration, Back-End Web Development, User Interface (UI) Design, User Accounts, Server Side, Swift Programming, Object-Relational Mapping, Web Development Tools, JavaScript Frameworks, Secure Coding, Data Store, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, iOS Development, UI Components, Authentications

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Whizlabs

    Google Cloud DevOps Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: DevOps, CI/CD, Containerization, Devops Tools, Continuous Integration, Cloud Security, Kubernetes, Software Development, Google Cloud Platform, Continuous Delivery, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Services, General Networking, System Monitoring, Identity and Access Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Getting Started with Redis and RediSearch

    Skills you'll gain: Redis, Data Import/Export, Query Languages, Data Store, Data Maintenance, Google Cloud Platform, Docker (Software), NoSQL, Data Management, Database Administration

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    Coursera

    Open Source Observability Stack Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Prometheus (Software), Grafana, Devops Tools, System Monitoring, Kubernetes, Service Level, Site Reliability Engineering, Event Monitoring, Debugging, Dashboard Creation, Docker (Software), Data Storage, Data Pipelines, Query Languages

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Hadoop and Spark Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, Big Data, Apache Hive, Data Lakes, Analytics, Data Pipelines, Data Processing, Data Import/Export, Linux Commands, Linux, File Systems, Data Management, Distributed Computing, Command-Line Interface, Relational Databases, Software Installation, Java, C++ (Programming Language)

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    L&T EduTech

    Machinery for Concreting

    Skills you'll gain: Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, General Construction and Construction Labor, Product Lifecycle Management, Construction Engineering, Construction, Construction Management, Digital Analysis, Machine Controls, Plant Operations and Management, Facility Repair And Maintenance, Automation Engineering, Digital Transformation, Continuous Monitoring

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Blender to Unreal Engine 5: Foundation and Asset Creation

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, 3D Modeling, Unreal Engine, Virtual Environment, Computer Graphics, Video Game Development, Game Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Design Elements And Principles, Content Management, Editing, Model Optimization, Graphical Tools, Data Import/Export

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    App Dev: Deploying the Application into Kubernetes Engine - Python

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, Containerization, Docker (Software), Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Applications, DevOps, Load Balancing, Cloud Services

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Persuasion and Presence for Program and Project Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Target Audience, Rapport Building, Influencing, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Executive Presence, Program Management, Constructive Feedback, Stakeholder Communications, Project Management, Communication, Leadership, Team Performance Management, Public Speaking, Team Building, Presentations, Strategic Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Virtual Teams

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Hadoop and Spark Fundamentals: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Data Lakes, Big Data, Linux Commands, Linux, File Systems, Data Management, Command-Line Interface, Data Processing, Software Installation, Distributed Computing, Scalability, System Configuration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    WebSockets Protocol Explained – Master Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Application Programming Interface (API), Ajax, Web Development, General Networking, Web Applications, Scalability, Event-Driven Programming, Real Time Data, Network Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Python Game Development: Design, Animate & Render

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), User Interface (UI), Animations, Computer Graphic Techniques, UI Components, User Interface (UI) Design, Event-Driven Programming, Python Programming

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • SwiftUI & Node.JS FullStack - Build Twitter - iOS 16: Packt
  • Google Cloud DevOps Fundamentals: Whizlabs
  • Getting Started with Redis and RediSearch: Google Cloud
  • Open Source Observability Stack Essentials: Coursera
  • Hadoop and Spark Fundamentals: Pearson
  • Machinery for Concreting: L&T EduTech
  • Blender to Unreal Engine 5: Foundation and Asset Creation: Packt
  • App Dev: Deploying the Application into Kubernetes Engine - Python: Google Cloud
  • Persuasion and Presence for Program and Project Managers: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Hadoop and Spark Fundamentals: Unit 1: Pearson

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