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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


  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    AI Ethics in Business

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Case Studies, Regulatory Compliance, Governance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Regulatory Requirements, Compliance Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, Decision Intelligence, Accountability, Information Privacy, Business Strategies, Social Impact, Social Justice

    3.7 stars, 16 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.7 (16) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Visio for Professionals: Diagrams & Flowchart Design

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Visio, Process Flow Diagrams, Diagram Design, Collaborative Software, Process Design, Process Modeling, Data Visualization, Process Mapping, Workflow Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Business Process Automation, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Organizational Structure, Graphic and Visual Design, Collaboration, Data Integration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Deploying Redis Enterprise for GKE and Serverless App on Anthos Bare Metal

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Kubernetes, Cloud Management, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Google Cloud Platform, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Deployment, Virtual Machines, Istio, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Application Deployment, Virtual Networking, Serverless Computing, Redis, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Linux

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Data Networks and the Internet - Master's

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Software-Defined Networking, Network Monitoring, Threat Modeling, Virtual Networking, TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Performance Management, Network Protocols, General Networking, Cybersecurity, Network Infrastructure, Network Administration, Local Area Networks, Network Analysis, OSI Models, Network Model, Networking Hardware

    4.7 stars, 12 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Packt

    Mastering Java - From Beginner to Intermediate

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Object Oriented Design, Software Development Tools, Computer Programming Tools, Code Reusability, Software Installation, Linux Commands

    4.8 stars, 6 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (6) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • F
    J

    Multiple educators

    Enhancing Reproducible Science with GitHub and Docker

    Skills you'll gain: Code Review, Version Control, GitHub, Package and Software Management, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Open Source Technology, Code Reusability, Development Environment, Continuous Deployment, Secure Coding, Application Deployment, Software Development Tools, Docker (Software), Containerization, Data Sharing, Git (Version Control System), Automation, Software Documentation, Technical Documentation

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Data Storage Fundamentals with IBM Storage Scale

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Data Maintenance, File Systems, File Management, Information Management, Servers, Data Management, Disaster Recovery, Data Integrity, Infrastructure Architecture, Configuration Management, System Configuration, Scalability, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Venture Capital: Analyze, Build & Evaluate Models

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Valuation, Entrepreneurship, Financial Analysis, Finance, Case Studies, Financial Forecasting, Return On Investment, Financial Statement Analysis, Balance Sheet, Financial Statements, Equities, Income Statement

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Continuous Monitoring with Jenkins & Best Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, Continuous Integration, Ansible, Docker (Software), DevOps, Devops Tools, Continuous Delivery, SonarQube, Software Configuration Management, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Monitoring, Configuration Management, Containerization, Disaster Recovery, Key Management, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Security Management

    4.6 stars, 12 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (12) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Build "Guess The Color" game using JavaScript, HTML and CSS

    Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Web Applications, Web Design and Development, Javascript, Frontend Integration, Web Design, Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Game Design, Program Development

    4.2 stars, 12 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.2 (12) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Advanced Prometheus Alerting and Monitoring

    Skills you'll gain: Prometheus (Software), Dashboard Creation, System Monitoring, Grafana, Site Reliability Engineering, Continuous Monitoring, Query Languages, Anomaly Detection, Software Visualization, Linux, Docker (Software), Incident Management, Configuration Management, Analysis, Software Installation

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Building Statistical Models in R: Linear Regression

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Data Visualization, Model Evaluation, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Scatter Plots, Statistical Software, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Plot (Graphics), R (Software), Predictive Modeling, Ggplot2, Statistical Programming

    4.7 stars, 20 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (20) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • AI Ethics in Business: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Visio for Professionals: Diagrams & Flowchart Design: Coursera
  • Deploying Redis Enterprise for GKE and Serverless App on Anthos Bare Metal: Google Cloud
  • Introduction to Data Networks and the Internet - Master's: Illinois Tech
  • Mastering Java - From Beginner to Intermediate: Packt
  • Enhancing Reproducible Science with GitHub and Docker: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • Data Storage Fundamentals with IBM Storage Scale: IBM
  • Venture Capital: Analyze, Build & Evaluate Models: EDUCBA
  • Continuous Monitoring with Jenkins & Best Practices: LearnKartS
  • Build "Guess The Color" game using JavaScript, HTML and CSS: Coursera

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