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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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    Packt

    Unreal Engine 5 for Games - Physics

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Event-Driven Programming, Linear Algebra

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Stylized Environments with Blender 4 Geometry Nodes

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Game Design, 3D Assets, Visual Storytelling, Storytelling, Animation and Game Design, Virtual Environment, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Model Optimization, Computer Graphic Techniques, Post-Production

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Ransomware Playbook - A Complete Guide for IT Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Incident Management, Hardening, Computer Security Awareness Training, Data Integrity, Anomaly Detection

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Automate Agile Workflows and Project Backlogs

    Skills you'll gain: Backlogs, Workflow Management, Process Design, Business Process Automation, Slack (Software), Automation, AI Workflows, Process Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, AI Enablement, Project Management Software, No-Code Development, Kanban Principles, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Maintainability, Governance, Project Documentation, Collaborative Software

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Design & Secure LLM APIs for Scalability

    Skills you'll gain: API Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud API, AI Security, Cloud Management, Security Controls, Application Performance Management, Load Balancing, Incident Response, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), GitHub, Python Programming, Machine Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Git and GitHub Masterclass - The Practical Bootcamp

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Open Source Technology, Version Control, Software Versioning, File Management, Development Environment, Collaborative Software, System Configuration, Software Installation, Technical Documentation, Software Documentation

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Unreal Engine 5 - Endless Runner

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Animation and Game Design, Game Design, Animations, 3D Assets, Software Installation, UI Components, Visualization (Computer Graphics), User Interface (UI), AI Integrations, Scripting, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Tableau Cloud and AI for Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic Workflows, Tableau Software, Data Governance, Collaborative Software, Agentic systems, Data Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Governance, Analytics, Data Access, Security Controls, Dashboard, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cloud Services, Trend Analysis, Customer Insights, Artificial Intelligence, Performance Management, Application Lifecycle Management, Business Metrics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Blender & Python Scripting – Step-by-Step Guide

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Scripting Languages, Debugging, Scripting, Programming Principles, Animation and Game Design, Development Environment, Software Installation, Python Programming, Code Reusability, Computer Programming

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Introduction to AWS Pentesting

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Web Services, Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Security Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Identity and Access Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Security, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Security Policies, Data Security, Amazon S3, Scenario Testing, Command-Line Interface

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Optimize Java Memory for ML Performance

    Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Deployment, Containerization, Model Optimization, Performance Tuning, Memory Management, Docker (Software), Java, Java Programming, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Analysis, Data Structures

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Building Medieval Worlds - Unreal Engine 5 Modular Kitbash

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Post-Production, 3D Assets, Virtual Environment, Video Game Development, Game Design, Design Elements And Principles, Computer Graphic Techniques, Grading (Landscape), Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, Animations, User Interface (UI), Architectural Design, Image Quality, Graphical Tools, Performance Tuning, Layout Design

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Unreal Engine 5 for Games - Physics: Packt
  • Stylized Environments with Blender 4 Geometry Nodes: Packt
  • Ransomware Playbook - A Complete Guide for IT Professionals: Packt
  • Automate Agile Workflows and Project Backlogs: Coursera
  • Design & Secure LLM APIs for Scalability: Coursera
  • Git and GitHub Masterclass - The Practical Bootcamp: Packt
  • Unreal Engine 5 - Endless Runner: Packt
  • Tableau Cloud and AI for Analytics: Edureka
  • Blender & Python Scripting – Step-by-Step Guide: Packt
  • Introduction to AWS Pentesting: Packt

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