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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

    Linux Bash: Automate, Debug & Process Text

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Linux Commands, Unix Shell, Linux, Scripting, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, Unix, IT Automation, Debugging, Development Environment, System Configuration, Configuration Management, File Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    The Basics of Trauma Surgery

    Skills you'll gain: Trauma Care, Orthopedics, Wound Care, Surgical Suturing, Surgery, Neurology, Injury Prevention, Emergency Medicine, Triage, Rehabilitation, Critical Care, Acute Care, Diagnostic Radiology, Anatomy, Clinical Assessment, Medical Imaging

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    247 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Linux Foundation

    Open Source Software Development, Linux and Git

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Open Source Technology, Git (Version Control System), Linux, Command-Line Interface, Bash (Scripting Language), File Systems, Unix Commands, GitHub, Linux Administration, Version Control, Linux Commands, User Accounts, CI/CD, Shell Script, System Configuration, Collaborative Software, Scripting, Software Development Tools, Software Versioning

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    3.1K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Red Hat

    Red Hat Enterprise Linux Automation with Ansible

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux Administration, Linux Servers, IT Automation, Linux, Systems Administration, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), System Configuration, YAML, Application Deployment, Containerization, Configuration Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Linux System Administration with IBM Power Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux, Operating System Administration, IBM Cloud, Linux Commands, Virtualization, Systems Administration, Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing, System Monitoring, Software Installation, System Configuration

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    136 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    The Basics of Rocket Science

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Engineering, Physics, Trigonometry, Calculus, Chemical Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Electrical Power

    4.9
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    41 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Javascript: The Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Back-End Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Scripting, Event-Driven Programming, Web Applications, Mobile Development, HTML and CSS, Web Development, Scripting Languages

    4.3
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    287 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Duke University

    GenAI Basics - How LLMs Work

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science

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    34 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Codio

    C++ Basics: Selection and Iteration

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Pseudocode, Computer Science

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    965 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    LPIC-2 Linux Engineer (202-450)

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Web Servers, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Email Security, Linux, Nginx, Apache, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Operating System Administration, Server Administration, Active Directory, System Configuration, Proxy Servers, Network Security, Firewall, File Management, Identity and Access Management, Authentications

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Linux Bash Scripting: Automate, Optimize & Deploy

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Linux Commands, Unix Shell, Scripting, Linux, Unix Commands, Unix, Command-Line Interface, Remote Access Systems, OS Process Management, Computational Logic, File Management, Debugging, Data Validation

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    Container Creation and Orchestration Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Containerization, Ubuntu, Cloud-Native Computing, Application Deployment, Unix, Linux, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtual Machines

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    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Linux Bash: Automate, Debug & Process Text: EDUCBA
  • The Basics of Trauma Surgery: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • Open Source Software Development, Linux and Git: The Linux Foundation
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Automation with Ansible : Red Hat
  • Linux System Administration with IBM Power Systems: IBM
  • The Basics of Rocket Science: University of Michigan
  • Introduction to Javascript: The Basics: Coursera
  • GenAI Basics - How LLMs Work: Duke University
  • C++ Basics: Selection and Iteration: Codio
  • LPIC-2 Linux Engineer (202-450): Packt

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