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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


  • N

    Northeastern University

    Healthcare Financial Management Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Balance Sheet, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Financial Data, Budget Management, Budgeting, Fiscal Management, Financial Management, Credit Risk, Financial Planning, Health Care Administration, Corporate Finance, Performance Analysis, Loans

    4.8 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Security for Artificial Intelligence Software and Services

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Application Security, Secure Coding, Data Ethics, IT Security Architecture, Vulnerability Assessments, Responsible AI, Data Security, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Threat Management, Continuous Monitoring, Authorization (Computing), Encryption, Authentications, Penetration Testing

    3.6 stars, 20 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.6 (20) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Kafka Architecture and Internals

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Apache, Data Pipelines, Distributed Computing, Scalability, File Systems, Data Store, Live Streaming, Data Persistence, File I/O, Data Storage Technologies, Command-Line Interface, Data Maintenance, Data Storage, Network Monitoring, File Management, Records Management

    4.2 stars, 9 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (9) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Edureka

    Master DevOps: CI/CD, Automation & Monitoring

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), AWS CloudFormation, CI/CD, Git (Version Control System), Jenkins, Ansible, Devops Tools, Version Control, Terraform, Docker (Software), Kubernetes, DevOps, Prometheus (Software), Cloud-Native Computing, Software Configuration Management, Continuous Deployment, Containerization, Continuous Integration, Amazon Web Services, Configuration Management

    4.4 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (9) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Computer Vision: YOLO Custom Object Detection with Colab GPU

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Fine-tuning, Transfer Learning, Model Training, Deep Learning, Real Time Data, Python Programming, Applied Machine Learning, Development Environment, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, Data Collection, Software Installation

    3.1 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 3.1 (9) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    JavaScript Fundamentals & The DOM

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, JSON, Event-Driven Programming, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Programming Principles, Web Applications, Computational Logic, Data Structures, Program Development, Application Deployment, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Context Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Migrating a Monolithic Website to Microservices on Google Kubernetes Engine

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, Microservices, Docker (Software), Containerization, Application Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Software Architecture, Systems Architecture, Cloud Applications

    4.6 stars, 22 reviews, Intermediate, Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (22) · Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Codio

    Connecting to Devices and Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Ubuntu, Network Monitoring, TCP/IP, Networking Hardware, Data Storage, Network Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, Unix, General Networking, Linux, Network Support, File Systems, Linux Administration, Unix Commands, Computer Networking, Unix Shell, Command-Line Interface, Data Storage Technologies, Shell Script

    4.2 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Data Networks and the Internet - Bachelor's

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, OSI Models, Network Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, General Networking, Local Area Networks, Cybersecurity, Network Analysis, Network Protocols, Network Infrastructure, Network Support, Information Systems Security, Software-Defined Networking, Network Administration, Network Planning And Design, Network Routing

    4.7 stars, 27 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Visual Basic Programming: Inheritance and Polymorphism

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Unified Modeling Language, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Microsoft Visual Studio, Object Oriented Design, Program Development, Microsoft Development Tools, .NET Framework, Code Reusability, Software Engineering, Data Structures

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Dart

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Application Development

    4 stars, 29 reviews, Beginner, Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4 (29) · Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    Git Essentials for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Software Versioning, Software Development Tools, Software Installation, Software Configuration Management, Development Environment, Ubuntu, Command-Line Interface, Linux, File Management

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular linux basics courses

  • Healthcare Financial Management Fundamentals: Northeastern University
  • Security for Artificial Intelligence Software and Services: Board Infinity
  • Kafka Architecture and Internals: LearnKartS
  • Master DevOps: CI/CD, Automation & Monitoring: Edureka
  • Computer Vision: YOLO Custom Object Detection with Colab GPU: Packt
  • JavaScript Fundamentals & The DOM: Packt
  • Migrating a Monolithic Website to Microservices on Google Kubernetes Engine: Google Cloud
  • Connecting to Devices and Networks: Codio
  • Introduction to Data Networks and the Internet - Bachelor's: Illinois Tech
  • Visual Basic Programming: Inheritance and Polymorphism: LearnQuest

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