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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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    LearnQuest

    Managing Linux Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Linux, System Monitoring, Linux Commands, Operating System Administration, File Systems, User Accounts, Command-Line Interface, User Provisioning, Systems Administration, Data Storage, System Configuration, File Management, Data Storage Technologies, Network Administration, Software Installation, Network Troubleshooting, Open Source Technology

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    178 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, LLM Application, AI literacy, Model Evaluation, Image Quality

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    8.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Linux on LinuxONE

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Linux, Performance Tuning, Linux Servers, Virtualization, IBM Cloud, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Hardening, AI Enablement, Mainframe Computing, Security Controls, Hardware Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, Virtual Networking, Mainframe Technologies, Networking Hardware, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Intermediate Linux Troubleshooting

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux Servers, File Systems, Linux, File Management, Firewall, Remote Access Systems, Linux Commands, Network Troubleshooting, Command-Line Interface, File I/O, Shell Script, Virtual Machines, Scripting

    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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    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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    451 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Edureka

    Shell Scripting in Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Unix Shell, Linux Commands, Scripting, Linux, Unix, Scripting Languages, Debugging, Unix Commands, Linux Administration, Command-Line Interface, IT Automation, Code Reusability, Data Validation, Security Engineering, IT Service Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    MedCerts

    Phlebotomy Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Phlebotomy, Blood Collection, Venipuncture, Specimen Collection, Bloodborne Pathogens, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Infection Control, Capillary, Safety Standards, Laboratory Equipment, Asepsis, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Patient-centered Care

    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, File Management, Build Tools, Unix, Scripting Languages, Program Development, System Programming, Operating Systems

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    735 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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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Business English: Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Target Audience, Business Analysis, Business Communication, Communication Strategies, Communication, Analysis, English Language, Strategic Communication, Business Writing, Vocabulary, Verbal Communication Skills, Language Competency, Writing, Language Learning, Grammar

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    1.2K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Managing Linux Systems: LearnQuest
  • Generative AI: Prompt Engineering Basics: IBM
  • Linux on LinuxONE: IBM
  • Intermediate Linux Troubleshooting: Packt
  • Ajax Basics: Board Infinity
  • Cloud Basics: ISC2
  • C Programming with Linux: Dartmouth College
  • Shell Scripting in Linux: Edureka
  • Phlebotomy Basics: MedCerts
  • Linux Tools for Developers: The Linux Foundation

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