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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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    New York University

    Enterprise and Infrastructure Security

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Mobile Security, Enterprise Security, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, NIST 800-53, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework, Blockchain, Internet Of Things, Cryptography, Data Integrity

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    671 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Full Stack Software Developer Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, JavaScript Frameworks, Back-End Web Development, DevOps, Full-Stack Web Development, OpenShift, Version Control, Cloud Development, CI/CD, Software Development, Cloud-Native Computing, Web Applications, Microservices, Containerization, Kubernetes, Web Development, Serverless Computing, Docker (Software)

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    284 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    DevOps and Jenkins Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Software Development, Continuous Delivery, Software Installation, Linux Administration

    3.5
    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    How to Set Up a Facebook Ads Campaign

    Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Facebook, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Campaigns, Campaign Management, Social Media, Social Media Management, Paid media, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Marketing Budgets, Digital Advertising, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Budgeting

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    421 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Codio

    Mastering Ansible Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Package and Software Management, YAML, Configuration Management, System Configuration, Linux Administration, Unix, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Automation, Web Applications, Application Servers, Unix Shell, File Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Version Control, DevOps, User Accounts

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine 日本語版

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Prompt Engineering, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Generative AI, Containerization, Cloud Management, Cloud Services, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Storage, Application Deployment, Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing, Cloud-Native Computing, CI/CD, Scalability, Docker (Software), Application Development, Cloud Security

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    718 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Foundations of IT Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Information Technology, Operating Systems, Web Applications, Collaborative Software, Computer Literacy, Python Programming, Application Development, Microsoft Office, Linux, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    The Intersection of Finance, Strategy, and Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable Business, Business Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Governance, Financial Reporting, Business Metrics, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Environmental Issue, Business Ethics, Compliance Reporting, Stakeholder Analysis, Risk Management, Performance Measurement, Corporate Strategy, Finance, Financial Services

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    87 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Renewable Power and Electricity Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Electric Power Systems, Electrical Power, Energy and Utilities, Basic Electrical Systems, Systems Of Measurement, Sustainable Technologies, Case Studies, Reliability, Market Dynamics, Emerging Technologies, Scalability, Systems Integration, Capacity Management

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    296 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Cloud Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Software Engineering, Distributed Computing, Extract, Transform, Load, Google Cloud Platform, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Serverless Computing, Cloud Technologies, Data Pipelines, Amazon S3, Command-Line Interface, Continuous Integration, Python Programming, Data Governance, NumPy, Rust (Programming Language)

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    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    89 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    Bash Scripting and System Configuration

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Bash (Scripting Language), Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Unix Shell, Ubuntu, Shell Script, Scripting, Unix, Unix Commands, Linux, System Configuration, Linux Administration, File Management, Programming Principles, Software Installation

    3.1
    Rating, 3.1 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    LCFA Practice Course

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Linux, Cybersecurity, Serverless Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Operating System Administration, Cloud Computing, Information Systems Security, Open Source Technology, Information Technology, DevOps, Software Development Tools, Git (Version Control System), Public Key Infrastructure

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Enterprise and Infrastructure Security: New York University
  • Full Stack Software Developer Assessment: IBM
  • DevOps and Jenkins Fundamentals: LearnKartS
  • How to Set Up a Facebook Ads Campaign: Coursera
  • Mastering Ansible Automation: Codio
  • Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine 日本語版: Google Cloud
  • Foundations of IT Fundamentals: Packt
  • The Intersection of Finance, Strategy, and Sustainability: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
  • Renewable Power and Electricity Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Cloud Data Engineering: Duke University

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