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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

    CompTIA A+ Certification Core 2 (220-1102)

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Remote Access Systems, Local Area Networks, Software Installation, Command-Line Interface, Microsoft Windows, System Configuration, Threat Detection, System Support, Information Technology Operations, Wireless Networks, Network Security, Desktop Support, Mobile Security, Peripheral Devices, USB, Operating Systems, Computer Hardware, Data Storage Technologies, Hardware Troubleshooting

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Security: A Comprehensive Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Operating System Administration, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Incident Response, Disaster Recovery, Microsoft Windows, DevOps, Cloud-Native Computing, Operating Systems, Amazon Web Services, System Configuration, Firewall, Cloud Computing Architecture, Linux, Risk Management

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Artificial Intelligence Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms, Python Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    AI Workflow: Business Priorities and Data Ingestion

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Data Science, Process Design, Strategic Thinking, Data Pipelines, Data Validation, Data Processing, Workflow Management, Data Quality, Business Priorities, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Machine Learning, Python Programming

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    185 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    Getting Started with AWS DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon CloudWatch, AWS CloudFormation, Serverless Computing, Configuration Management, Amazon Web Services, DevOps, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Scalability, System Monitoring

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Getting Started with Docker

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, CI/CD, Application Deployment, DevOps, Ubuntu, Linux Administration, Software Configuration Management, Software Installation, OS Process Management, Command-Line Interface

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Adobe After Effects for Beginners: Motion Design Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, Video Editing, Motion Graphics, Timelines, Design Elements And Principles, Typography

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Integrated and Strategic Communication Campaigns

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Communication, Target Audience, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Advertising Campaigns, Media Strategy, Communication Strategies, Campaign Management, Integrated Marketing Communications, Branding, Earned Media, Brand Management, Paid media, Owned Media, Business Strategy, Shared Media, Employee Engagement

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    KodeKloud

    Python for the Absolute Beginner

    Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Debugging, Computer Programming, Scripting, Scripting Languages

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep CKA: Certified Kubernetes Administrator

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Network Troubleshooting, Containerization, CI/CD, Application Deployment, YAML, Scalability, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Administration, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), System Monitoring

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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EIT Digital

    Blockchain 360: A State of the Art for Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Business Process Automation, Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Business Technologies, Automation, Emerging Technologies, Market Opportunities, Internet Of Things, Supply Chain Management, Data Integration, Systems Integration, Feasibility Studies, Interoperability, Transaction Processing, Scalability, Data Integrity, Market Trend, Data Validation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    338 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Operating Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Operating Systems, OS Process Management, System Programming, File Systems, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, System Monitoring, System Design and Implementation, Performance Tuning, Package and Software Management, File Management, Algorithms, Cloud Platforms, Security Controls, User Accounts, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • CompTIA A+ Certification Core 2 (220-1102): Packt
  • Security: A Comprehensive Approach: Illinois Tech
  • Artificial Intelligence Essentials: University of Pennsylvania
  • AI Workflow: Business Priorities and Data Ingestion: IBM
  • Getting Started with AWS DevOps: Whizlabs
  • Getting Started with Docker: LearnKartS
  • Adobe After Effects for Beginners: Motion Design Essentials: Coursera
  • Integrated and Strategic Communication Campaigns: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Python for the Absolute Beginner: KodeKloud
  • Exam Prep CKA: Certified Kubernetes Administrator: Whizlabs

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