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Unix courses can help you learn command-line navigation, file management, shell scripting, and process control. You can build skills in system administration, user management, and automating tasks through scripting. Many courses introduce tools like Bash, awk, and sed, that support manipulating text and managing system operations effectively.

Popular Unix Courses and Certifications


  • P

    Packt

    Linux Server Administration Made Easy with Hands-On Training

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Servers, Linux Administration, Command-Line Interface, Bash (Scripting Language), Apache, Performance Tuning, Operating System Administration, Shell Script, Linux Commands, Web Servers, Server Administration, Unix Shell, Systems Administration, System Monitoring, Network Monitoring, Scripting, Servers, Unix Commands, Application Servers, File Systems

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • K

    King Abdullah University of Science and Technology

    Fundamental Skills in Bioinformatics

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Bioinformatics, Unix, Scientific Visualization, Statistical Programming, R (Software), Unix Shell, R Programming, Rmarkdown, Unix Commands, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Cleansing, Programming Principles, Pandas (Python Package), Python Programming, NumPy

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    93 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Linux Command Line for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: User Accounts, Linux, Linux Administration, Shell Script, Linux Commands, Unix Shell, Command-Line Interface, Operating System Administration, Bash (Scripting Language), System Monitoring, Unix Commands, File Systems, grep, Unix, Scripting, System Support, Systems Administration, File Management, Scripting Languages, Operating Systems

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Bioinformatics Methods for Transcriptomics

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, R (Software), Molecular Biology, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Analysis, Data Mapping, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Statistical Methods, Analysis, Command-Line Interface, Data Processing, Linux Commands, Linux

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Peking University

    操作系统原理(Operating Systems)

    Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Operating Systems, System Software, Data Storage, Memory Management, Computer Systems, File Management, System Programming, OS Process Management, Computer Science, Software Systems, Systems Design, File I/O, Hardware Architecture, Web Servers, Unix, Peripheral Devices, Linux, Computer Hardware, Performance Tuning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    363 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    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

  • S

    Simplilearn

    Essential Linux Training Course

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, File Systems, File Management, Linux Administration, Unix, grep, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Operating System Administration, System Monitoring, Open Source Technology, User Accounts, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Linux Bash Shell Scripting with Real-Life Examples

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Linux Commands, Shell Script, Unix Shell, Linux Servers, Linux Administration, Scripting, Network Troubleshooting, Scripting Languages, Command-Line Interface, Development Environment, Systems Administration, Virtual Machines, Virtualization, Software Installation, File Management, User Accounts

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Mastering Linux Command Line

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Linux, OS Process Management, Command-Line Interface, Unix Commands, File Systems, User Accounts, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, grep, Linux Administration, Unix Shell, File Management, Remote Access Systems, Operating Systems, Scripting, DevOps

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to Bash Shell Scripting

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Unix Shell, Scripting, Linux Commands, Unix Commands, Scripting Languages, Command-Line Interface, Linux, File Management, Unix, File Systems, Systems Administration

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    681 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1b

    Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, General Networking, Network Architecture, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, Local Area Networks, Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, System Configuration, Wide Area Networks, Servers

    Build toward a degree

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    295 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Data Management and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Mac OS, Apple software proficiency, Knowledge of Apple Software, Enterprise Application Management, Data Management, File Management, Package and Software Management, Data Maintenance, File Systems, Unix, Application Performance Management, Software Installation, Document Management, Security Controls, Data Storage, Application Deployment, Data Storage Technologies, Data Security, Application Security, Disaster Recovery

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular unix courses

  • Linux Server Administration Made Easy with Hands-On Training: Packt
  • Fundamental Skills in Bioinformatics: King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
  • Linux Command Line for Beginners: Packt
  • Bioinformatics Methods for Transcriptomics: Johns Hopkins University
  • 操作系统原理(Operating Systems): Peking University
  • Basic Ideas in Computing Security: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Essential Linux Training Course: Simplilearn
  • Linux Bash Shell Scripting with Real-Life Examples: Packt
  • Mastering Linux Command Line: Packt
  • Introduction to Bash Shell Scripting: Coursera

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