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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


  • C

    Codio

    Bash Scripting and System Configuration

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Bash (Scripting Language), Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Unix Shell, Ubuntu, Shell Script, Scripting, Unix, Scripting Languages, Unix Commands, Linux, System Configuration, grep, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, File Management, Configuration Management, File I/O

    2.9 stars, 13 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 2.9 (13) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Edureka

    Generative AI Essentials for Finance and Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering Tools, Miro AI, Financial Accounting, Cash Flow Forecasting, Accounting, Cash Flows, Data Processing

    3.9 stars, 10 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.9 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    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
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Cloud Computing Technologies - Master's

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Storage, Cloud Technologies, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Development, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Management, Cloud Services, Amazon S3, Cloud Applications, Data Storage, Scalability, Terraform, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Linux Administration

    4.7 stars, 7 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • 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
  • I

    IIT Bombay

    Introduction to Business Management : Winning Externally

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Service, Advertising, Market Research, Branding, Value Propositions, Customer Relationship Building, Brand Management, Customer Relationship Management, Target Market, Marketing Communications, Logistics Management, Order Delivery, Business Marketing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Customer Analysis, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Selling Techniques, Communication

    4.9 stars, 18 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (18) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • P

    Packt

    Six Sigma White Belt (Accredited)

    Skills you'll gain: Kaizen Methodology, Process Optimization, Pareto Chart, Operational Efficiency, Project Management, Project Scoping

    4.8 stars, 13 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (13) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Deploy a website to Azure with Azure App Service

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Development, Continuous Deployment, Development Environment, Application Deployment, Cloud Applications, Cloud Deployment, Docker (Software), Containerization, Microsoft Development Tools, Cloud Hosting, ASP.NET, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Software Development, Scalability, Microsoft Visual Studio, Web Applications, Integrated Development Environments

    4.7 stars, 35 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (35) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Codio

    C++: Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming

    3.9 stars, 16 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.9 (16) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    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
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Shaping Your Professional Brand

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Influencing, Relationship Management, Professional Development, Interpersonal Communications, Conflict Management, Decision Making, Communication, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.8 stars, 40 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (40) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Building with Code: Programming Fundamentals and Open Source

    Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Package and Software Management, Web Development, Linux, Shell Script, Database Design, Ubuntu, Relational Databases, Web Applications, Web Development Tools, Unix Shell, Test Driven Development (TDD), Python Programming, Linux Administration, Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Scripting Languages, Javascript, Database Management

    4.6 stars, 68 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (68) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular linux basics courses

  • Bash Scripting and System Configuration: Codio
  • Generative AI Essentials for Finance and Accounting: Edureka
  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA): Unit 1: Pearson
  • Cloud Computing Technologies - Master's: Illinois Tech
  • Python Programming for Quantum Computing: Packt
  • Introduction to Business Management : Winning Externally: IIT Bombay
  • Six Sigma White Belt (Accredited): Packt
  • Deploy a website to Azure with Azure App Service: Microsoft
  • C++: Algorithms: Codio
  • Introduction to OpenAI Codex: Scrimba

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