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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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    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

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    Mixed · 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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    Packt

    The Ultimate Kali Linux Book

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Management, Metasploit, Exploit development, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Human Factors (Security), Risk Mitigation, Threat Modeling, Active Directory, Application Security, Test Tools, Network Security, Web Applications, Linux

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Amazon Web Services

    Amazon EC2 Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon Web Services, Performance Tuning, Cloud Infrastructure, Computing Platforms, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Services, Capacity Management

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillsBooster Academy

    Digital Marketing Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing, Target Audience, Data-Driven Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Content, Social Media, Email Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Strategy, Digital Brand Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Marketing, Digital Marketing Tools, Web Analytics and SEO, Business Marketing, Web Analytics, Business Development, Business

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Linux Commands & Shell Scripting

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Shell Script, Unix Commands, Operating System Administration, Systems Administration, System Programming, File I/O, Peripheral Devices, Data Management, Software Development, Process Management, Computer Security

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    KodeKloud

    Linux Networking and Identity Management

    Skills you'll gain: Remote Access Systems, Linux Commands, Cryptographic Protocols, Web Servers, Scalability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Microsoft Azure - Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Virtual Machines, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Services, Virtual Networking, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Enterprise Application Management, Cloud Applications, Cloud Deployment, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Application Deployment, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cloud Management, Virtualization, Cloud Storage, Remote Access Systems

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Discover Spatial Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, GIS Software, Geospatial Information and Technology, Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Data Structures

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pragmatic AI Labs

    Linux Desktop From Zero

    Skills you'll gain: User Accounts, User Provisioning, Ubuntu, Command-Line Interface, System Configuration, System Monitoring, Unix Commands, Unix Shell, Spreadsheet Software, Operating System Administration, Systems Administration, Linux Commands, Unix, Linux, Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Software Installation, File Management, Desktop Support, Data Engineering

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Recommendation Engine - Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Validation, Data Modeling

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Madecraft

    Emotional Intelligence Basics

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

  • Machine Learning Basics: Sungkyunkwan University
  • Linux Networking, Services, and Automation: LearnKartS
  • The Ultimate Kali Linux Book: Packt
  • Amazon EC2 Basics: Amazon Web Services
  • Digital Marketing Basics: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Linux Commands & Shell Scripting: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Linux Networking and Identity Management: KodeKloud
  • Microsoft Azure - Basics: EDUCBA
  • Discover Spatial Basics: Coursera
  • Linux Desktop From Zero: Pragmatic AI Labs

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