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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

    Learn the Art and Science of PCB Design with Eagle

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Schematic Diagrams, Electronics, Software Installation, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Components, Electrical Engineering, Design Software, Technical Design, Computer-Aided Design, Manufacturing and Production, System Configuration, Data Import/Export

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    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Cloud: Platform as a Service - Master's

    Skills you'll gain: Platform As A Service (PaaS), Containerization, Serverless Computing, Cloud Platforms, Docker (Software), Cloud Services, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Cloud Hosting, Information Management, Cloud Security, Cloud Development, Cloud Deployment, Applied Machine Learning, Application Deployment, Model Deployment, DevOps, Amazon Web Services, Continuous Deployment

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Whizlabs

    Automation With Salt

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), IT Automation, Command-Line Interface, Docker (Software), Software Installation, Automation, System Configuration, YAML, Configuration Management, Remote Access Systems

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced Reproducibility in Cancer Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Code Review, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Docker (Software), Software Development Tools, Continuous Integration, Containerization, Bioinformatics, Devops Tools, Informatics, Automation, Science and Research, Data Analysis, R Programming

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Packt

    Advanced Rust Programming and Real-World Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Memory Management, Web Development, Performance Testing, Web Servers, System Programming, Data Validation

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Packt

    Foundations of Swift and SwiftUI

    Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, Apple iOS, iOS Development, Apple software proficiency, Application Development, Mobile Development, Memory Management, Cross Platform Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Performance Tuning, Programming Principles, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Code Reusability, Computer Programming

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Ultimate Guide to Raspberry Pi - Tips, Tricks, and Hacks

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Unix Commands, Remote Access Systems, Linux Commands, Unix Shell, Unix, System Configuration, Computer Hardware, Data Maintenance, Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, File Systems, Embedded Systems, USB, Operating Systems, File Management, Scripting, Peripheral Devices, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Packt

    The Oracle Database Performance Tuning Course

    Skills you'll gain: Data Maintenance, Linux Administration, Operating System Administration, Database Software, Event Monitoring, Database Management Systems, Linux Commands, File I/O, Data Migration, Performance Testing, Data Storage Technologies, Scenario Testing, Memory Management, Data Storage, Software Installation

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Pearson

    Getting Started with Containers

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Kubernetes, Containerization, Cloud Computing, Application Deployment, Data Persistence, Data Storage, General Networking

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Digital Forensics Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Investigation, Cybersecurity, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Cyber Operations, Cyber Attacks, Technical Communication, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Strategy, Computer Security, Document Management, Cyber Risk, Image Analysis, Writing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Mastering Image Segmentation with PyTorch

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Convolutional Neural Networks, Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Model Training, Computer Vision, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Methods, Data Preprocessing, Data Processing, Performance Tuning, Regression Analysis, Network Architecture

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Learn the Art and Science of PCB Design with Eagle: Packt
  • Cloud: Platform as a Service - Master's: Illinois Tech
  • Automation With Salt: Whizlabs
  • Open Source Observability Stack Essentials: Coursera
  • Advanced Reproducibility in Cancer Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
  • Advanced Rust Programming and Real-World Applications: Packt
  • Foundations of Swift and SwiftUI: Packt
  • Ultimate Guide to Raspberry Pi - Tips, Tricks, and Hacks: Packt
  • The Oracle Database Performance Tuning Course: Packt
  • Getting Started with Containers: Pearson

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