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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

    Intro to NumPy

    Skills you'll gain: NumPy, Scientific Visualization, Jupyter, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Graphing, Data Visualization Software, Data Structures, Python Programming, Numerical Analysis, Data Manipulation, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Coursera

    Obsidian for Beginners: Journal and Track Tasks

    Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Journals, Organizational Skills, Productivity, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Document Management, Project Management, Personal Development, Query Languages

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Packt

    Streaming Big Data with Spark Streaming, Scala, and Spark 3!

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, Scala Programming, Real Time Data, Apache Hadoop, Apache Cassandra, Applied Machine Learning, Big Data, Data Processing, Application Deployment, Distributed Computing, Programming Principles, Cloud Deployment, Data Structures, Development Environment

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Packt

    Selenium WebDriver 4 with Java - Zero To Hero

    Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, Selenium (Software), GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Performance Testing, Continuous Integration, CI/CD, Apache Maven, Version Control, Test Script Development, Test Automation, System Testing, Test Tools, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Continuous Delivery, Test Data, Java Programming, Java, Test Case, Software Testing

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Pearson

    Introduction to Docker and Containers

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, CI/CD, R Programming, Application Deployment, Development Environment, Software Installation, Data Persistence

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
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    Packt

    Fedora Mastery – Workstation & Server Admin

    Skills you'll gain: Network Monitoring, Servers, Data Storage Technologies, Data Maintenance, Event Monitoring, Package and Software Management, Linux Commands, User Provisioning, Data Loss Prevention

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Advanced 3D Printing with Fusion 360: Design Your Phone Case

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Technical Design, Design Software, Functional Design, Usability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Scrimba

    Tailwind CSS Practice Project: Build a Product Card

    Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, UI Components, Animations, Mockups, Front-End Web Development, Typography, Web Development

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    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Cybersecurity with Python: Beginner to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Security Controls, Code Reusability, Cryptography, User Accounts

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Packt

    Blender 3 to Unreal Engine 5 — Dungeon Modular Kitbash

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, 3D Modeling, Post-Production, 3D Assets, Computer Graphic Techniques, Model Optimization, Image Quality

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Pearson

    Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA): Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, API Gateway, Network Administration, Cloud-Native Computing, General Networking, Network Security, Application Deployment, Containerization, Configuration Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Board Infinity

    Mastering Usability Testing: Techniques and Best Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Usability, Software Testing, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Test Planning, Human Centered Design, Technical Communication, User Experience Design, User Research, UI/UX Research, User Centered Design, Report Writing, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Stakeholder Engagement

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Intro to NumPy: Packt
  • Obsidian for Beginners: Journal and Track Tasks: Coursera
  • Streaming Big Data with Spark Streaming, Scala, and Spark 3!: Packt
  • Selenium WebDriver 4 with Java - Zero To Hero: Packt
  • Introduction to Docker and Containers: Pearson
  • Fedora Mastery – Workstation & Server Admin: Packt
  • Advanced 3D Printing with Fusion 360: Design Your Phone Case: Packt
  • Tailwind CSS Practice Project: Build a Product Card: Scrimba
  • Cybersecurity with Python: Beginner to Advanced: Packt
  • Blender 3 to Unreal Engine 5 — Dungeon Modular Kitbash: Packt

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