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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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    EDUCBA

    Linux & Python Automation with Bash Scripting

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Linux, Scripting, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Unix Shell, Scripting Languages, Operating System Administration, Data Persistence, Unix Commands, Systems Administration, Command-Line Interface, IT Automation, Software Installation, Unix, Object-Relational Mapping, YAML, System Programming, Automation

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    49 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The Linux Foundation

    Open Source Software Development, Linux and Git

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Open Source Technology, Git (Version Control System), Linux, Command-Line Interface, Bash (Scripting Language), File Systems, GitHub, Linux Administration, Version Control, Linux Commands, User Accounts, CI/CD, Unix Commands, Shell Script, grep, Continuous Integration, Operating System Administration, Software Installation, Software Development Tools

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    3.1K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University at Buffalo

    Blockchain Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Transaction Processing, Cryptographic Protocols, Network Protocols, Payment Systems, Distributed Computing, Virtual Environment, Data Integrity, Virtual Machines, Algorithms, Development Environment, Verification And Validation, User Accounts

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

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    Interactive Brokers

    Basics Economics

    Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Consumer Behaviour, Economics, Business Economics, Resource Allocation, Production Process

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Bash (Scripting Language), Network Monitoring, Cyber Security Assessment, System Configuration, Digital Forensics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    65 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Procurement Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Request For Quotation (RFQ), Stakeholder Management, Procurement, Request for Proposal, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    636 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Meta

    React Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Mobile Development, React.js, UI Components, Mobile Development Tools, Webpack, Front-End Web Development, Application Development, Dataflow, Code Reusability, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), User Interface (UI), Event-Driven Programming, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript, Development Environment

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    2.6K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Indian School of Business

    Trading Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Trading, Balance Sheet, Securities Trading, Income Statement, Market Liquidity, Financial Market, Market Dynamics, Market Analysis, Investments, Cash Flows, Equities, Order Management, Portfolio Management, Return On Investment, Risk Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Kali Linux: Ethical Hacking & Pentesting

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Metasploit, Vulnerability Scanning, Malware Protection, Exploitation techniques, Exploit development, Database Management, Security Testing, Cyber Security Strategy, Cryptographic Protocols, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Cryptography, Brute-force attacks, Database Software, Threat Detection, Data Import/Export, Cybersecurity, Linux, Linux Administration

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    104 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Workday

    Workday Basics Series

    Skills you'll gain: Workday (Software), Business Intelligence, No-Code Development, HR Tech, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Patch Management, Branding

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    390 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Systems Thinking Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Systems Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Analysis, Business Systems Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Critical Thinking, Organizational Change, Decision Making, Collaboration

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    88 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Python Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Programming Principles, Program Development, Python Programming, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Computer Graphics, Diagram Design, Graphical Tools

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    18K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Linux & Python Automation with Bash Scripting: EDUCBA
  • Open Source Software Development, Linux and Git: The Linux Foundation
  • Blockchain Basics: University at Buffalo
  • Basics Economics: Interactive Brokers
  • Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux: IBM
  • Procurement Basics: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • React Basics: Meta
  • Trading Basics: Indian School of Business
  • Kali Linux: Ethical Hacking & Pentesting: EDUCBA
  • Workday Basics Series: Workday

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