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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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    Imperial College London

    Introduction to Python for Researchers

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Microsoft Visual Studio, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Python Programming, Debugging, Development Environment

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Practice Exam for ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Security Testing, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Security Controls, Network Security, Encryption

    4.6
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrimba

    Learn React

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, UI Components, Front-End Web Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Interface (UI), JavaScript Frameworks, Interaction Design, Web Development Tools, Event-Driven Programming, Web Frameworks, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Application Programming Interface (API)

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    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Knowledge Graphs for RAG

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LLM Application, LangChain, Large Language Modeling, Embeddings, Query Languages, Vector Databases, Data Storage, Semantic Web, Unstructured Data, Graph Theory

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Duke University

    Building a Bash Command-Line Tool

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Scripting, Unix Shell, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Unix Commands, Business Logic, DevOps

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Washington

    U101: Understanding College and College Life

    Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Learning Strategies, Student Support and Services, Academic Advising, Time Management, Lifelong Learning, Personal Development, Planning, Collaboration, Resourcefulness, Decision Making, Adaptability, Relationship Building

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Foundations of Public Health Practice: Health Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Sanitation, Infectious Diseases, Environment Health And Safety, Health Education, Epidemiology, Emergency Response, Healthcare Ethics, Community Health, Radiation Protection, Immunology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Corporate Finance Institute

    Intermediate DAX & Time Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Data Modeling, Business Intelligence, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis Software, Data Manipulation, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Amazon Web Services

    Microsoft on AWS - Porting Assistant for .NET

    Skills you'll gain: .NET Framework, Linux, Application Frameworks, Cross Platform Development, Software Development Tools, C# (Programming Language), Dependency Analysis

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    iOS App Store & In-App Purchases

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, iOS Development, Transaction Processing, Mobile Development, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Payment Systems, User Experience Design, User Experience

    4.7
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Lund University

    Introduction to Particle Accelerators (NPAP MOOC)

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Radiation Therapy, Medical Equipment, Materials science, Semiconductors, electromagnetics, Physics, Emerging Technologies, Laboratory Equipment, Electrical Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    28DIGITAL

    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, Distributed Computing, Systems Integration, Interoperability, Scalability, Market Trend

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to Python for Researchers: Imperial College London
  • Practice Exam for ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC): SkillUp
  • Learn React: Scrimba
  • Knowledge Graphs for RAG: DeepLearning.AI
  • Building a Bash Command-Line Tool: Duke University
  • U101: Understanding College and College Life: University of Washington
  • Foundations of Public Health Practice: Health Protection: Imperial College London
  • Intermediate DAX & Time Intelligence: Corporate Finance Institute
  • Microsoft on AWS - Porting Assistant for .NET: Amazon Web Services
  • iOS App Store & In-App Purchases: LearnQuest

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