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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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    IBM

    Systems and Solutions Architect Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Enterprise Architecture, CI/CD, Cloud Applications, Unified Modeling Language, Microservices, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Docker (Software), Data Modeling, Requirements Analysis, Software Systems, Architectural Design, Software Development Life Cycle, Stakeholder Engagement, Application Programming Interface (API), Database Design, Database Management, Data Governance, SQL

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    14 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Financial Insights and Analysis with QUILL

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Financial Data, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Decision Intelligence, Workflow Management, Competitive Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Financial Statements, Text Mining, Market Intelligence, AI Integrations, Trend Analysis, Unstructured Data, Investment Management, Financial Market, Artificial Intelligence, Analysis, Natural Language Processing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Ethical Hacking with Metasploit, SQL & Crypto

    Skills you'll gain: Exploit development, Metasploit, Exploitation techniques, Penetration Testing, Database Management, Cryptography, Security Testing, Data Import/Export, Encryption, Brute-force attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, SQL, Command-Line Interface

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    20 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    PowerShell Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Windows PowerShell, Shell Script, Scripting Languages, Scripting, IT Automation, Command-Line Interface, System Configuration, File Management, Software Installation, Configuration Management, Integrated Development Environments, Data Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Advanced API Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, GraphQL, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, Microservices, CI/CD, Restful API, Cloud API, Continuous Deployment, Node.JS, Application Performance Management, Application Deployment, Scalability, Authentications, Containerization, Software Architecture, Query Languages, Real Time Data, Kubernetes, Event-Driven Programming

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Ansible and Ansible-Playbooks for Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, IT Automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Linux Commands, Automation, Debugging, YAML, Scripting, Command-Line Interface, Encryption, Amazon Web Services, Code Reusability, Package and Software Management, Software Installation, Configuration Management, File Management

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    App Dev: Deploying the Application into Kubernetes Engine - Python

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, Containerization, Docker (Software), Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Applications, DevOps, Load Balancing, Cloud Services

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    EDUCBA

    Bash Shell Scripting: Automate, Process & Analyze

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Unix Shell, Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Commands, Scripting, Scripting Languages, grep, File Management, Command-Line Interface, System Configuration, File I/O, User Accounts, Data Structures

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    AI Content with Make.com: Automate Instagram Reel Scripts

    Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, Make.com, Document Management, AI powered creativity, Content Development and Management, Social Media Content, Instagram, ChatGPT, AI Workflows, Prompt Engineering, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, Google Docs, Social Media, Social Media Management, Social Media Strategy, AI Integrations

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Edureka

    Incident Response and Threat Mitigation

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Endpoint Detection and Response, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Management, Disaster Recovery, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cyber Engineering, Digital Forensics, Security Testing, Cyber Governance, Network Security, Linux

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Introduction to Agile Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Scrum (Software Development), Scaled Agile Framework, Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Lean Methodologies, Agile Software Development, Software Development Methodologies, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Project Management, Team Building, Systems Development Life Cycle, Waterfall Methodology, Sprint Planning, Backlogs, User Requirements Documents

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Amazon Web Services

    Amazon Managed Grafana - Getting Started V01.00.01

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Data Visualization, Grafana, Interactive Data Visualization, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Multi-Cloud, Prometheus (Software), Managed Services

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Systems and Solutions Architect Capstone Project: IBM
  • GenAI for Financial Insights and Analysis with QUILL: Coursera
  • Ethical Hacking with Metasploit, SQL & Crypto: EDUCBA
  • PowerShell Skills: Packt
  • Advanced API Technologies: Edureka
  • Ansible and Ansible-Playbooks for Automation: Packt
  • App Dev: Deploying the Application into Kubernetes Engine - Python: Google Cloud
  • Bash Shell Scripting: Automate, Process & Analyze: EDUCBA
  • AI Content with Make.com: Automate Instagram Reel Scripts: Coursera
  • Incident Response and Threat Mitigation: Edureka

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