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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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    Dartmouth College

    C Programming with Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Memory Management, Command-Line Interface, C (Programming Language), Linux Commands, Linux, Computer Programming Tools, Embedded Systems, File I/O, Embedded Software, Software Visualization, Programming Principles, Computer Engineering, C and C++, Linux Servers, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Software Documentation, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Debugging

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    444 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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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    31 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Linux Foundation

    Linux Tools for Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), File Systems, Package and Software Management, Linux, Command-Line Interface, Unix Commands, Linux Commands, Shell Script, grep, Linux Administration, Unix Shell, Scripting, Software Development Tools, Computer Programming Tools, File Management, Build Tools, Unix, Scripting Languages, Program Development, System Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    734 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Generative AI: Prompt Engineering Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Model Evaluation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    8K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Linux ZFS Training

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Ajax Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Ajax, jQuery, JSON, Javascript and jQuery, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Web Applications, Javascript, Extensible Languages and XML, Event-Driven Programming, Network Protocols

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    ISC2

    Cloud Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Cloud Standards, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Resource Allocation, Cloud Security, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud Deployment, Virtualization, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Containerization, Software As A Service, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Brokerage, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Linux Cloud and DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Linux, Cloud Computing Architecture, DevOps, Development Environment, Application Deployment, Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Linux Administration, Devops Tools, Cloud Infrastructure, Containerization, Cloud Platforms, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Software Versioning, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Software As A Service, Virtual Networking, Virtual Machines

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    162 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Advanced Commands in Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Unix Commands, Linux, Command-Line Interface, Linux Administration, OS Process Management, Unix, Ubuntu, System Monitoring, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), File Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    39 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Interplay Learning

    HVAC Safety Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Safety, Personal protective equipment, Fire And Life Safety, HVAC, Occupational Safety And Health, Safety Training, High Voltage, Safety Standards, Fall Protection, Facility Repair And Maintenance, Accident Prevention, Injury Prevention, Facility Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    Linux for Security Experts

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Digital Forensics, Linux, Linux Administration, Network Security, Authorization (Computing), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management, Linux Commands, Network Monitoring, System Monitoring, Hardening, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Wireless Networks, Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Containerization, File Management, Incident Response

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Madecraft

    Emotional Intelligence Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management, Empathy, Social Skills, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Compassion, Optimism, Interpersonal Communications, Meditation & Breathwork, Relationship Building, Communication Strategies, Mental Health, digital literacy, Habit Formation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • C Programming with Linux: Dartmouth College
  • Basics Economics: Interactive Brokers
  • Linux Tools for Developers: The Linux Foundation
  • Generative AI: Prompt Engineering Basics: IBM
  • Linux ZFS Training: EDUCBA
  • Ajax Basics: Board Infinity
  • Cloud Basics: ISC2
  • Linux Cloud and DevOps: LearnQuest
  • Advanced Commands in Linux: Coursera
  • HVAC Safety Basics: Interplay Learning

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