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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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    IBM

    Operating Systems: Overview, Administration, and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Cloud Computing, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Cloud Security, Operating Systems, Windows PowerShell, Windows Servers, File Systems, System Software, Mac OS, Command-Line Interface, Active Directory, Computer Systems, Virtual Machines, Firewall, Virtualization, Containerization, User Accounts

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    KodeKloud

    DevOps Prerequisite Course

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Linux, Application Development, Linux Commands, Devops Tools, Operating System Administration, General Networking, Web Applications, Network Switches, Cloud Applications, Java, DevOps, Computer Programming, Node.JS, Software Installation

    4.7
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    108 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Computer Security and Systems Management

    Skills you'll gain: Windows Servers, Computer Security, Linux Administration, Contingency Planning, Disaster Recovery, Authorization (Computing), Linux, Linux Servers, Microsoft Windows, Authentications, Business Continuity Planning, OSI Models, User Accounts, Group Policy, Security Management, Microsoft Servers, Operating System Administration, Systems Administration, Virtualization, Cybersecurity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    An Introduction to Programming the Internet of Things (IOT)

    Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Embedded Systems, Linux, Internet Of Things, Embedded Software, Basic Electrical Systems, Automation Engineering, User Requirements Documents, Electronics, Functional Requirement, Operating System Administration, Electronic Components, Systems Design, Operating Systems, Requirements Analysis, Network Protocols, Debugging, Application Programming Interface (API), TCP/IP, Python Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    20K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Databases and SQL for Data Science with Python

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Relational Databases, Stored Procedure, Databases, Query Languages, Jupyter, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Transaction Processing, Python Programming

    4.7
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    23K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Cybersecurity Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Digital Forensics, Cyber Threat Hunting, Incident Response, IT Service Management, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Endpoint Security, Malware Protection, Penetration Testing, Computer Security Incident Management, Linux Commands, Database Management, Networking Hardware, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Interviewing Skills, Cyber Security Assessment

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    27K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Healthcare Career Explorer: Certified Nursing Assistant

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Nursing Basics, Care Coordination, Communication, Patient Advocacy, Basic Patient Care, Teamwork, Patient Safety, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Planning, Trend Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Metasploit for Beginners: Ethical Penetration Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Metasploit, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Command-Line Interface, Virtual Machines, Linux, Technical Documentation

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    70 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Red Hat

    Fundamentals of Ansible

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Linux, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), YAML, Automation, DevOps, System Configuration, Configuration Management, Software Architecture

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    87 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Introduction to Hardware and Operating Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Peripheral Devices, Computer Hardware, System Configuration, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Computer Systems, Virtual Machines, Operating Systems, USB, Hardware Troubleshooting, Computing Platforms, Linux, Software Installation, Technical Support, Mac OS, Computer Architecture, File Systems, Network Infrastructure, Data Storage, User Accounts, Disaster Recovery

    4.7
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    2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Project Management Principles and Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Estimation, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Risk Management, Project Schedules, Project Performance, Estimation, Project Planning, Communication Planning, Quality Management, Change Control, Timelines, Project Management, Milestones (Project Management), Planning, Peer Review, Budgeting, Scheduling, Risk Analysis, Project Implementation, Risk Management

    4.7
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    31K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    Accounting Foundations Graduate Certificate

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Management Accounting, Fund Accounting, Operations Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statement Analysis, Credit Risk, Project Closure, Machine Learning Algorithms, Business Strategy, Risk Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Revenue Recognition, Financial Auditing, Variance Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Data Governance, Generative AI, Supply And Demand, Statistical Inference

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    Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

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

  • Operating Systems: Overview, Administration, and Security: IBM
  • DevOps Prerequisite Course: KodeKloud
  • Computer Security and Systems Management: University of Colorado System
  • An Introduction to Programming the Internet of Things (IOT): University of California, Irvine
  • Databases and SQL for Data Science with Python: IBM
  • IBM Cybersecurity Analyst: IBM
  • Healthcare Career Explorer: Certified Nursing Assistant: Coursera
  • Metasploit for Beginners: Ethical Penetration Testing: Coursera
  • Fundamentals of Ansible: Red Hat
  • Introduction to Hardware and Operating Systems: IBM

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