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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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    Duke University

    Cloud Machine Learning Engineering and MLOps

    Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Continuous Delivery, Applied Machine Learning, Cloud Engineering, Google Cloud Platform, Model Deployment, Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, Cloud API, Cloud Deployment, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Microsoft Azure, AI Workflows, Software Engineering, Computer Vision, Application Programming Interface (API), Natural Language Processing, Flask (Web Framework)

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Operationalizing LLMs on Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Azure, OpenAI API, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, OpenAI, Model Deployment, Risk Management Framework, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Embeddings, Application Deployment, Python Programming

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    51 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Foundations of Computer Hardware and Storage

    Skills you'll gain: Peripheral Devices, USB, Operating Systems, Computer Hardware, Operating System Administration, Data Storage Technologies, Hardware Troubleshooting, Data Storage, Computing Platforms, Desktop Support, Computer Systems, System Configuration, Electrical Safety, Linux, File Systems, Information Technology, Microsoft Windows, Information Privacy

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    26 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Managerial Economics: Buyer and Seller Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Supply And Demand, Game Theory, Economics, Market Trend, Business Economics, Market Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Operating Cost, Demand Planning, Business Strategy, Revenue Forecasting, Competitive Analysis, Cost Management, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making

    Build toward a degree

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    58 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Managing, Describing, and Analyzing Data

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), R (Software), Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution, R Programming, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Software, Data Science, Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Programming, Statistical Analysis, Probability, Data Literacy, Statistical Visualization, Data Processing, Data Manipulation

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Offensive Hacking Unfolded - Become a Pro Pentester

    Skills you'll gain: Exploitation techniques, Metasploit, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Testing, Security Controls, Brute-force attacks, Virtual Environment, Cybersecurity, Virtual Machines, Technical Writing, Technical Documentation, Linux

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    iOS App Store & In-App Purchases

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, iOS Development, Transaction Processing, Mobile Development, Knowledge of Apple Software, User Interface (UI), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Payment Systems, User Experience

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    88 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Comprehensive Cloud Computing Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Linux, Ubuntu, Operating System Administration, Linux Commands, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Management, Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Deployment, Scalability, Server Administration, Servers, Web Applications, Web Servers

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Python Programming for Quantum Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Programming Principles, Quantum computing, Computer Programming, Software Installation, Computational Logic, Development Environment, Package and Software Management, Jupyter

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    18 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Hands-on Foundations for Data Science and Machine Learning with Google Cloud Labs

    Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Google Cloud Platform, Big Data, Model Evaluation, Apache Spark, Data Integration, Dataflow, SQL, Data Pipelines, Metadata Management, Data Management, Real Time Data, Tensorflow, Data Science, Command-Line Interface, Applied Machine Learning, Cloud-Based Integration, Apache Hadoop, Query Languages, Machine Learning

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    125 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Learn Spring Boot in 100 Steps - Beginner to Expert

    Skills you'll gain: Spring Boot, Application Development, API Testing, Java Programming, Web Development, Program Development, Application Frameworks, Software Testing, Test Case, Secure Coding, Development Environment, Model View Controller, Software Development Tools, UI Components, Data Access, Authentications, SQL, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Persistence, User Interface (UI)

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Generative AI Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Personalized Campaigns, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Market Opportunities, Responsible AI, Marketing Effectiveness, Campaign Management, Content Creation, AI Integrations, Marketing Materials, Marketing Strategies, Strategic Marketing, Innovation, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Cloud Machine Learning Engineering and MLOps: Duke University
  • Operationalizing LLMs on Azure: Duke University
  • Foundations of Computer Hardware and Storage: Packt
  • Managerial Economics: Buyer and Seller Behavior: Illinois Tech
  • Managing, Describing, and Analyzing Data: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Offensive Hacking Unfolded - Become a Pro Pentester: Packt
  • iOS App Store & In-App Purchases: LearnQuest
  • Comprehensive Cloud Computing Foundations: Packt
  • Python Programming for Quantum Computing: Packt
  • Hands-on Foundations for Data Science and Machine Learning with Google Cloud Labs: Google Cloud

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