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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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    Macquarie University

    Online education: The foundations of online teaching

    Skills you'll gain: Course Development, Discussion Facilitation, Instructional Design, Education Software and Technology, Pedagogy, Learning Management Systems, Teaching, Emerging Technologies, Virtual Environment, Digital Communications

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Boost Your Productivity with GitHub Copilot

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Visual Studio, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Computer Programming Tools, Generative AI, Software Installation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Strategically Build and Engage Your Network on LinkedIn

    Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Drive Engagement, Content Creation, Professional Networking, Digital Publishing, Social Media, Relationship Building, Branding, Professional Development

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Payroll and Tax Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Payroll, Payroll Reporting, Payroll Processing, Payroll Administration, Payroll Tax, Labor Law, Tax Preparation, Labor Compliance, Income Tax, Compensation and Benefits, Tax Compliance, Employee Onboarding

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create C# App Inheritance, Composition, and Aggregation

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C# (Programming Language), Object Oriented Design, Application Development, Data Structures, Linux

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Duke University

    Applied Python Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, PySpark, Data Visualization, Snowflake Schema, Data Storytelling, Site Reliability Engineering, Docker (Software), Databricks, Containerization, Interactive Data Visualization, Plotly, Data Pipelines, Matplotlib, Kubernetes, Dashboard, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Big Data, Data Science, Python Programming

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    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    109 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    A Story of Economics: A Principles Tale

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Supply And Demand, Business Economics, Market Dynamics, Economic Development, Game Theory, Financial Policy, Tax, Market Analysis, International Relations, Operating Cost, Cost Benefit Analysis, Business Metrics, Public Policies, Performance Metric, International Finance, Fiscal Management, Consumer Behaviour, Investments, Labor Relations

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Cinematic Health

    Introduction to Becoming a CNA

    Skills you'll gain: Vital Signs, Mobility Assistance, Rehabilitation, Basic Patient Care, Basic Nursing Skills, Caregiving, Personal Care, Care Management, Nursing Basics, Patient Transfer Equipment, Nursing Process, Patient Positioning, Patient Safety

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Cloudera

    Managing Big Data in Clusters and Cloud Storage

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Hive, Database Management, SQL, Big Data, Databases, Data Management, Amazon S3, Apache Hadoop, Data Storage, Cloud Storage, Performance Tuning, File Systems, Command-Line Interface

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    297 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Ethical Hacking Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Assessments, Application Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Awareness, Web Servers

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    193 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Intel

    Intel® AI Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Business Technologies, Complex Problem Solving, Digital Transformation, Technology Strategies, Case Studies, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Business Intelligence, Strategic Thinking, AI Product Strategy, Customer Insights, Technology Solutions, Generative AI, Emerging Technologies, Responsible AI, Machine Learning, B2B Sales, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, Business Research

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Cloud Computing Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Communication, Cloud Infrastructure, CI/CD, Cloud Computing, Agile Software Development, DevOps, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Continuous Delivery, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Serverless Computing, Software Development, Amazon Web Services, Software Development Methodologies, Platform As A Service (PaaS), GitHub

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    277 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Online education: The foundations of online teaching: Macquarie University
  • Boost Your Productivity with GitHub Copilot: Microsoft
  • Strategically Build and Engage Your Network on LinkedIn : Coursera
  • Payroll and Tax Fundamentals: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Create C# App Inheritance, Composition, and Aggregation: Coursera
  • Applied Python Data Engineering: Duke University
  • A Story of Economics: A Principles Tale: Rice University
  • Introduction to Becoming a CNA: Cinematic Health
  • Managing Big Data in Clusters and Cloud Storage: Cloudera
  • Ethical Hacking Fundamentals: LearnKartS

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