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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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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Basic Ideas in Computing Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Linux

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Generative AI Foundations for Absolute Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Generative Model Architectures, Data Ethics, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Model Training

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Fundamentals of Flux

    Skills you'll gain: Development Environment, Application Frameworks, Javascript, Web Applications, UI Components, Software Architecture, Data Store, Dataflow, Event-Driven Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Unity Game Projects — 20+ Mini Projects in Unity and C#

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Android Development, Mobile Development, Scripting, C# (Programming Language), Android (Operating System), Mobile Development Tools, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, 3D Assets, Application Development, Game Design, Performance Tuning, Animations, User Interface (UI), Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Getting Technical with the Terminal

    Skills you'll gain: Unix Shell

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Logical Operations

    Microsoft Office Word 2021-2024: Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, Document Management, Microsoft Windows, Productivity Software, Email Automation, Writing and Editing, Writing, Business Writing, Technical Documentation, Productivity, Collaborative Software, Web Content, Computer Literacy, Editing, Report Writing, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Collaboration, Business Communication

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Getting Started with Unity and Basic 2D/3D Game Development

    Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Unity Engine, User Interface (UI), Video Game Development, Mobile Development, Game Design, UI Components, 3D Assets, Software Installation, Development Environment, Scripting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    Client HQ: Streamline Client Project Management with Notion

    Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Project Schedules, Database Design, Workflow Management, Milestones (Project Management), Project Management Software, Database Software, Databases, Relational Databases, Database Management, Client Services, Productivity Software, Project Management, Client Support, Process Management, Collaborative Software, Project Documentation, Process Improvement and Optimization

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Foundations of Unreal Engine 5 and Basic Environment Design

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, 3D Assets, Virtual Environment, Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques, Fine-tuning, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, User Interface (UI), Scalability, Development Environment, Design Elements And Principles, Performance Tuning, Design

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Progressive Web App with JavaScript: Make a Scavenger PWA

    Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Frontend Performance, HTML and CSS, Web Applications, Javascript, Performance Tuning, Software Development

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Starweaver

    GenAI Model Development and Production Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Fine-tuning, Generative AI Agents, Model Deployment, Generative AI, Transfer Learning, Kubernetes, Containerization, Enterprise Application Management, Docker (Software), Cloud Infrastructure, Scalability, Model Optimization, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Large Language Modeling, Infrastructure Architecture, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Monitoring, Process Optimization, Automation, Job Evaluation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pittsburgh

    Tableau, Networks & Time Series Data Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Network Analysis, Tableau Software, Network Model, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Matplotlib, Data Analysis, Seaborn, Graph Theory, Python Programming

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Basic Ideas in Computing Security: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Generative AI Foundations for Absolute Beginners: Packt
  • Fundamentals of Flux: Board Infinity
  • Unity Game Projects — 20+ Mini Projects in Unity and C#: Packt
  • Getting Technical with the Terminal: Packt
  • Microsoft Office Word 2021-2024: Part 2: Logical Operations
  • Getting Started with Unity and Basic 2D/3D Game Development: Packt
  • Client HQ: Streamline Client Project Management with Notion: Skillshare
  • Foundations of Unreal Engine 5 and Basic Environment Design: Packt
  • Progressive Web App with JavaScript: Make a Scavenger PWA: Coursera

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