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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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    Arizona State University

    Introduction to Python

    Skills you'll gain: Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Scripting, Computational Logic, Software Engineering, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Scripting Languages, IT Automation, Code Reusability

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    VPN Tunneling with OpenVPN: Secure Network Connections

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Linux Servers, Ubuntu, Network Troubleshooting, Authentications, Linux Administration, Remote Access Systems, Cryptographic Protocols, Virtual Networking, Encryption, Network Security, Linux, Network Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Interoperability, Key Management

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of California, Davis

    SQL für Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, SQL, Data Quality, Data Management, Data Manipulation, Database Design, Data Transformation, Data Wrangling, Query Languages, Data Modeling, Database Systems, Data Literacy, Relational Databases, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics

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    31 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Data Visualization Best Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Data Presentation, Plot (Graphics), Data Storytelling, Tableau Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Data Mapping

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    Cloud Computing Primer: Platform as a Service (PaaS)

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Cloud Platforms, Public Cloud, Application Development, Cloud Computing, Application Deployment, Cloud Applications, Software As A Service, Private Cloud, DevOps, Agile Methodology

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Practical Quantum Computing with IBM Qiskit for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: IBM Cloud, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Algorithms, Key Management, Python Programming, Linear Algebra, Program Development, Simulations, Software Installation, Development Environment, Application Frameworks

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Blender to Unreal Engine - Become a Dungeon Prop Artist

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Computer Graphic Techniques, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Graphical Tools, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, UI Components, Model Optimization, File Management, Virtual Environment, Animations, Game Design, Data Import/Export, User Interface (UI), Image Quality, Performance Tuning

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    51 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Infectious Disease Modeling in Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Mathematical Modeling, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Infection Control, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Health Policy, Forecasting, Model Evaluation, Data Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Lund University

    Introduction to Particle Accelerators (NPAP MOOC)

    Skills you'll gain: Radiation Therapy, Medical Equipment, Materials science, Semiconductors, electromagnetics, Physics, Emerging Technologies, Laboratory Research, General Science and Research

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    203 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    AWS AI Practitioner Certification Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering Tools, Computer Vision, Model Optimization, Generative Model Architectures, Machine Learning Methods, AI Workflows, Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Model Training, Cloud Security, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Risking, AI literacy, Embeddings, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Deep Learning, Data Wrangling

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to Python: Arizona State University
  • VPN Tunneling with OpenVPN: Secure Network Connections: Coursera
  • SQL für Data Science: University of California, Davis
  • Data Visualization Best Practices: University of California, Irvine
  • Cloud Computing Primer: Platform as a Service (PaaS): Codio
  • Practical Quantum Computing with IBM Qiskit for Beginners: Packt
  • Blender to Unreal Engine - Become a Dungeon Prop Artist: Packt
  • Operationalizing LLMs on Azure: Duke University
  • Infectious Disease Modeling in Practice: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introduction to Particle Accelerators (NPAP MOOC): Lund University

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