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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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    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: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Packt

    Event-Driven Systems, Security, and Microservices

    Skills you'll gain: Containerization, Docker (Software), Microservices, Authentications, OAuth, Integration Testing, .NET Framework, Event-Driven Programming, Software Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Software Design Patterns, Scalability, Authorization (Computing), Transaction Processing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Containerize Spring Boot CRUD with Docker and Docker Compose

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Kubernetes, Development Environment, Spring Boot, Application Deployment, DevOps, Microservices, Debugging, MongoDB, Software Installation, Restful API

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    EDUCBA

    Ethical Hacking with Metasploit, SQL & Crypto

    Skills you'll gain: Exploit development, Metasploit, Exploitation techniques, Penetration Testing, Database Management, Cryptography, Security Testing, Data Import/Export, Encryption, Brute-force attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, SQL, Command-Line Interface

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Packt

    Introduction to Blender and 3D Modeling Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Unreal Engine, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Graphical Tools, Model Optimization, Image Quality, Editing, Data Import/Export

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Software Security Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, Business Logic, Test Tools, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Data Validation, Network Protocols

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Deep Learning - Computer Vision for Beginners Using PyTorch

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Computer Vision, NumPy, Matplotlib, Convolutional Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Pandas (Python Package), Image Analysis, Model Optimization, Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Model Training

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Coursera

    Healthcare Career Explorer: Registered Nurse (RN)

    Skills you'll gain: Medication Administration, Basic Patient Care, Direct Patient Care, Nursing and Patient Care, Clinical Nursing, Nursing, Clinical Leadership, Basic Nursing Skills, Nursing Administration, Care Coordination, Nursing Basics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
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    Packt

    Java from Beginner to Expert

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Spring Boot, Hibernate (Java), Object Oriented Design, Spring Framework, Object-Relational Mapping, Database Management, Computer Programming, Web Development, Authorization (Computing), Database Development, Restful API, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authentications, Debugging, Programming Principles, Development Environment

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Docker para Principiantes: Despliega Contenedores

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Application Deployment, Software Installation, Development Environment

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Edureka

    Incident Response and Threat Mitigation

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Endpoint Detection and Response, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Management, Disaster Recovery, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cyber Engineering, Digital Forensics, Security Testing, Cyber Governance, Network Security, Linux

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Introduction to Docker and Containers: Pearson
  • Event-Driven Systems, Security, and Microservices: Packt
  • Containerize Spring Boot CRUD with Docker and Docker Compose: Packt
  • Ethical Hacking with Metasploit, SQL & Crypto: EDUCBA
  • Introduction to Blender and 3D Modeling Techniques: Packt
  • Software Security Testing: Packt
  • Deep Learning - Computer Vision for Beginners Using PyTorch: Packt
  • Healthcare Career Explorer: Registered Nurse (RN): Coursera
  • Java from Beginner to Expert: Packt
  • Docker para Principiantes: Despliega Contenedores : Coursera

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