• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
​
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Linux Basics

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


  • C

    Coursera

    Build an Online Auction Server with ExpressJS

    Skills you'll gain: Back-End Web Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Server Side, Restful API, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development, Web Frameworks, Frontend Integration, Web Applications, Web Servers, Javascript, Servers

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    A

    Alex Genadinik

    2026 Instagram Marketing: Viral Algorithms Plus Ads

    Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media Content, Social Media Management, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing Automation, Content Creation, Advertising Campaigns, Digital Advertising, Advertising, Content Strategy, Drive Engagement, Subcontracting

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    G

    Google Cloud

    Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine: Foundations em Português Brasileiro

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Docker (Software), Application Deployment, Infrastructure Architecture, Virtual Machines

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    J

    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, Development Environment, Informatics, Automation, Science and Research, Data Analysis, R Programming

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Marketing with Zapier & ChatGPT: Automated Content Calendars

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Automation, Application Programming Interface (API), Content Scheduling, Content Development and Management, Google Sheets, Calendar Management, ChatGPT, Digital Marketing Tools, Content Creation, AI Integrations, Digital Marketing, Prompt Engineering, Automation, Content Strategy, Brand Management, Project Management

    3.5
    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    B

    Board Infinity

    GraphQL Fundamentals–Design APIs,Schema,Frontend Integration

    Skills you'll gain: Frontend Integration, Data Access

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    EDUCBA

    Elasticsearch: Build, Query & Optimize with ELK

    Skills you'll gain: Real Time Data, Kibana, Query Languages, Data Modeling, Distributed Computing, SQL, NoSQL, Application Programming Interface (API), Scalability, Database Design, Performance Tuning, Text Mining, System Configuration, Geospatial Information and Technology, Document Management

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    18 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    F

    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    AI for Efficient Programming: Harnessing the Power of LLMs

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Maintainability, ChatGPT, LLM Application, AI literacy, Computer Programming Tools, Bioinformatics, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Information Privacy, Data Science

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Elementor Mastery- Build Amazing Websites with Elementor

    Skills you'll gain: Web Content, AI Workflows, Design Elements And Principles, Web Presence, Web Development Tools, Generative AI, AI Integrations

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Spacecraft Relative Motion Control

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Simulation and Simulation Software, Numerical Analysis, Simulations, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    Advanced Rust Programming and Real-World Applications

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

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Preview
    Preview
    L

    Logical Operations

    SQL Querying: Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, SQL, Query Languages, Transaction Processing, Database Management, Data Manipulation, Relational Databases, Databases, Database Design, Database Software, Data Management, Data Integrity, Data Presentation, Performance Tuning

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

1…159160161…194

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

  • Build an Online Auction Server with ExpressJS: Coursera
  • 2026 Instagram Marketing: Viral Algorithms Plus Ads: Alex Genadinik
  • Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine: Foundations em Português Brasileiro : Google Cloud
  • Advanced Reproducibility in Cancer Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
  • Marketing with Zapier & ChatGPT: Automated Content Calendars: Coursera
  • GraphQL Fundamentals–Design APIs,Schema,Frontend Integration: Board Infinity
  • Elasticsearch: Build, Query & Optimize with ELK: EDUCBA
  • AI for Efficient Programming: Harnessing the Power of LLMs: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • Elementor Mastery- Build Amazing Websites with Elementor: Packt
  • Spacecraft Relative Motion Control: University of Colorado Boulder

Skills you can learn in Computer Security And Networks

Cybersecurity (33)
Google (25)
Google Cloud Platform (17)
Internet (17)
Cryptography (16)
Network Security (16)
Linux (12)
Software Testing (12)
Information Security (10)
Application Programming Interfaces (8)
Kubernetes (8)
Web (8)

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Project Management
  • Python
  • SQL

Professional Certificates

  • Google AI Certificate
  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM AI Engineering Certificate
  • IBM AI Product Manager Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Certificate

Courses & Specializations

  • AI Essentials Specialization
  • AI For Business Specialization
  • AI For Everyone Course
  • AI in Healthcare Specialization
  • Deep Learning Specialization
  • Excel Skills for Business Specialization
  • Financial Markets Course
  • Machine Learning Specialization
  • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT Course
  • Python for Everybody Specialization

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • CAPM Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA A+ Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification Requirements
  • Essential IT Certifications
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • PMP Certification Requirements
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Udemy

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Do Not Sell/Share
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok