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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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    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

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    Mixed · 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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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Experimental Design Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Sample Size Determination, Research Design, Statistical Analysis, Science and Research, Statistical Methods, Scientific Methods, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Software, Mathematical Software, Design Strategies, Probability & Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Variance Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    317 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    IBM COBOL Basics

    Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), File I/O, Programming Principles, Procedure Development, Program Development, Data Structures, Computational Logic, Editing, Records Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    138 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

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    39 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    LearnQuest

    Oracle SQL Basics

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Oracle Databases, Database Design, Database Development, Database Management, Relational Databases, Database Management Systems, Query Languages, Data Maintenance, Performance Tuning, Data Structures

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    338 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Berklee

    Pro Tools Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Musical Composition, Media Production, Instrumental Music, Automation, Post-Production, File Management, Data Import/Export, Editing, Electronic Media

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Linux Security and System Troubleshooting

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux Servers, Network Troubleshooting, Linux, Event Monitoring, Systems Administration, Linux Commands, System Support, Hardening, System Monitoring, Security Controls, System Configuration, Network Administration, Authorization (Computing), Operating Systems, Unix Shell, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, Disaster Recovery

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Sungkyunkwan University

    Machine Learning Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Supervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Logistic Regression, Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Model Training, Unsupervised Learning, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Linear Algebra

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    93 reviews

    Mixed · 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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    Siemens

    Basics of Robotics

    Skills you'll gain: Safety Standards, Robotics, Machine Controls, Safety Assurance, Mechanical Design, Automation, Control Systems, Program Development, Manufacturing and Production, Performance Testing, Human Machine Interfaces, Programming Principles, Human Factors, Risk Management Framework, Systems Of Measurement

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Linux Networking, Services, and Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Operating System Administration, Linux Commands, Linux, Network Troubleshooting, Systems Administration, Network Administration, Network Monitoring, Technical Support and Services, System Configuration, TCP/IP, System Monitoring, IT Automation, Unix Shell, Computer Networking, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, Network Protocols

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Business English: Basics: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Linux Cloud and DevOps: LearnQuest
  • Experimental Design Basics: Arizona State University
  • IBM COBOL Basics: IBM
  • Advanced Commands in Linux: Coursera
  • Oracle SQL Basics: LearnQuest
  • Pro Tools Basics: Berklee
  • Linux Security and System Troubleshooting: LearnKartS
  • Machine Learning Basics: Sungkyunkwan University
  • Linux for Security Experts: Codio

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