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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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    Scrimba

    Introduction to OpenAI Codex

    Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, OpenAI, Token Optimization, Code Review, Integrated Development Environments, Tool Calling, Cloud Development, Prompt Engineering, AI Workflows, Development Environment, Context Management, AI literacy, Command-Line Interface, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Software Installation

    4.3 stars, 8 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Coursera

    Introduction to C++ Programming: Create a Tic-Tac-Toe Game

    Skills you'll gain: C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Application Development, Program Development, Data Storage, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Java Programming, Software Development, Computer Science

    4.5 stars, 48 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (48) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • E

    Edureka

    Learn SQL with Databricks

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Maintenance, Data Management, Databases, Apache Spark, Data Architecture, Data Processing

    3.5 stars, 19 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.5 (19) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    API Testing with Karate Framework

    Skills you'll gain: API Testing, Application Programming Interface (API), Test Tools, Behavior-Driven Development, Test Automation

    4.4 stars, 22 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.4 (22) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Wireshark for Beginners: TCP IP Protocol Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Network Monitoring, OSI Models, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Web Servers, Network Analysis

    4.4 stars, 34 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.4 (34) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Scrimba

    Build AI Apps with LangChain.js

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, LangChain, LLM Application, Memory Management, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, Vector Databases, Scalability, User Interface (UI), Embeddings, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Databases, Large Language Modeling, Performance Tuning, Maintainability, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Data Storage, Data Preprocessing

    4.7 stars, 54 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (54) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Board Infinity

    Automation and Modern Testing Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Performance Testing, Software Testing, API Testing, Test Script Development, Security Testing, Continuous Integration, Test Tools, AI Security, CI/CD, Performance Stress Testing, Regression Testing, AI Integrations, Scalability, Automation, Test Case, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Skillshare

    Name Your Brand & Design a Strong Logo with ChatGPT + Canva

    Skills you'll gain: AI powered creativity, Canva (Software), Logo Design, Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools, Ideation, Brainstorming, Brand Strategy, Branding, Graphic and Visual Design, ChatGPT, Graphic Design, Color Theory, Color Matching, Target Audience

    3.9 stars, 21 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.9 (21) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    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, System Configuration

    4.4 stars, 19 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (19) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Serverless Data Processing with Dataflow: Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Dataflow, Serverless Computing, Identity and Access Management, Data Pipelines, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Security, Data Processing, Data Security, Cloud Storage, Containerization

    4.1 stars, 94 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.1 (94) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    IBM

    Exploitation and Penetration Testing with Metasploit

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Network Security, Vulnerability, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Human Factors (Security), Information Systems Security, Data Persistence

    4.3 stars, 38 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (38) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA): Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, Infrastructure Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Security Controls, Linux Administration, Data Maintenance, Data Storage Technologies, Systems Architecture, Command-Line Interface, Authorization (Computing), System Configuration, Authentications

    4.5 stars, 11 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (11) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular linux basics courses

  • Introduction to OpenAI Codex: Scrimba
  • Introduction to C++ Programming: Create a Tic-Tac-Toe Game: Coursera
  • Learn SQL with Databricks: Edureka
  • API Testing with Karate Framework: Coursera
  • Wireshark for Beginners: TCP IP Protocol Fundamentals: Coursera
  • Build AI Apps with LangChain.js: Scrimba
  • Automation and Modern Testing Tools: Board Infinity
  • Name Your Brand & Design a Strong Logo with ChatGPT + Canva: Skillshare
  • Python Programming for Quantum Computing: Packt
  • Serverless Data Processing with Dataflow: Foundations: Google Cloud

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