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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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    EDUCBA

    File Permissions and Environment Settings in Unix

    Skills you'll gain: Unix Shell, Unix, Unix Commands, Shell Script, Linux, Authorization (Computing), System Configuration, Operating System Administration, User Accounts, File Systems, Security Controls, File Management, Identity and Access Management, Systems Administration

    5
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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EC-Council

    Digital Forensics Essentials: Hands-On Edition

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Data Security, Network Security, Event Monitoring, Network Monitoring, Network Analysis, Operating Systems, Data Integrity, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, File Systems, Linux, Web Applications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Aptly

    Introduction to Accessibility and Universal Design

    Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Video Production, Educational Materials, Instructional Design, Disabilities, Web Content, Learning Strategies, Cognitive flexibility, User Centered Design, Technical Documentation, Microsoft Office, Document Management, Diversity Awareness, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Full Stack Web Development Mastery - Novice to Expert

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Responsive Web Design, JSON, jQuery, Restful API, HTML and CSS, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), API Design, GitHub, Web Design and Development, Git (Version Control System), Postman API Platform, Web Design, Javascript and jQuery, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), MongoDB, Back-End Web Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Program Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Web Development Mastery: HTML, CSS & JavaScript Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface (UI), HTML and CSS, Front-End Web Development, Web Development Tools, Web Design and Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), React.js, Web Development, Web Design, Javascript, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), UI Components, JavaScript Frameworks, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Semantic Web

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    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Red Hat

    Python Programming with Red Hat

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, JSON, Python Programming, Debugging, Object Oriented Design, Data Structures, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Programming Principles, Statistical Programming, Web Development, Program Development, Scripting, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Software Installation

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Pearson

    Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD): Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Containerization, Docker (Software), Development Environment, Application Deployment, Software Development

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Community Awareness Course: Sexuality and Disability

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Diversity Awareness, Patient Education And Counseling, Pain Management, Chronic Diseases

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Encryption and Decryption using C++

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Application Development, Security Engineering, C and C++, C++ (Programming Language)

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of California San Diego

    Teaching Impacts of Technology: Workplace of the Future

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Technical Communication, Distributed Computing, Digital Transformation, Cloud Computing, Computer Science, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cloud Storage, Automation, Data Access, Data Analysis, Data Science, Amazon Web Services, SQL, Databases

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    Managing Windows Servers, Virtualization, & Containerization

    Skills you'll gain: Windows Servers, Hyper-V, Containerization, Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Server Administration, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Microsoft Azure, Operating System Administration, Microsoft Windows, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Management, Systems Administration, Remote Access Systems

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • File Permissions and Environment Settings in Unix: EDUCBA
  • Digital Forensics Essentials: Hands-On Edition: EC-Council
  • Mastering Java - From Beginner to Intermediate: Packt
  • Introduction to Accessibility and Universal Design: Aptly
  • Full Stack Web Development Mastery - Novice to Expert: Packt
  • Web Development Mastery: HTML, CSS & JavaScript Fundamentals: Board Infinity
  • Python Programming with Red Hat: Red Hat
  • Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD): Unit 1: Pearson
  • Community Awareness Course: Sexuality and Disability: University of Minnesota
  • Encryption and Decryption using C++: Coursera

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