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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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    Simplilearn

    Essential Linux Training Course

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, File Systems, File Management, Linux Administration, Unix, grep, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Operating System Administration, System Monitoring, Open Source Technology, User Accounts, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS)

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Ubuntu, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, File Systems, Linux, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Linux Commands, Bash (Scripting Language), Linux Servers, Firewall, Virtual Machines, Package and Software Management, Virtualization, Remote Access Systems, File Management, Operating System Administration, Systems Administration, Shell Script, Containerization, Git (Version Control System)

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Linux Security Basics and Beyond

    Skills you'll gain: File Management, Firewall, Linux Administration, Ubuntu, Hardening, File Systems, OS Process Management, Linux, Authentications, Zero Trust Network Access, Linux Servers, Remote Access Systems, Data Security, Authorization (Computing), User Accounts, Network Security, Linux Commands, User Provisioning, Operating System Administration, IT Security Architecture

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Linux Networking - Basics and Beyond

    Skills you'll gain: Apache, Network Troubleshooting, OSI Models, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Linux Administration, Linux Servers, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Linux Commands, Systems Analysis, Linux, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Virtual Networking, Network Analysis, General Networking, Virtual Machines, Web Servers, Network Administration, Computer Networking, Unix Shell

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Linux Kernel Programming and Introduction to Yocto Project

    Skills you'll gain: System Programming, Embedded Software, System Software, Linux, Embedded Systems, Debugging, Linux Commands, Operating Systems, File I/O, Peripheral Devices, Build Tools, Shell Script, Development Environment, Configuration Management, Program Development, OS Process Management, Command-Line Interface, Memory Management, Data Structures

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Linux System Programming and Introduction to Buildroot

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Linux, Linux Administration, File Systems, Shell Script, Package and Software Management, Electrical Engineering

    4.3
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    150 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Tools of the Trade: Linux and SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Operating Systems, File Systems, Linux Commands, Linux, SQL, Linux Administration, Unix Commands, File Management, Unix Shell, Query Languages, Database Management, Command-Line Interface, Relational Databases, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, User Accounts

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Linux Troubleshooting Course with Real Life Examples

    Skills you'll gain: Hardening, Performance Tuning, Systems Analysis, Virtual Environment, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Operating System Administration, Memory Management, End User Training and Support, Help Desk Support, Debugging, Service Management, User Accounts, OS Process Management, Scripting, Record Keeping, Cloud Deployment

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Linux for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Administration, Package and Software Management, Software Installation, Open Source Technology, Computing Platforms, Operating Systems, Development Environment, Desktop Support

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Akamai Technologies, Inc.

    Operating Systems Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Administration, File Systems, Operating System Administration, Linux Commands, Operating Systems, User Accounts, OS Process Management, User Provisioning, File Management, Unix Shell, System Configuration, Authorization (Computing), Command-Line Interface, Open Source Technology, grep, Virtualization, Virtual Machines

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    154 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Linux Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Commands, Linux Servers, File Management, Command-Line Interface, grep, Servers, Operating Systems, Web Servers, IT Automation, Open Source Technology, Service Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Open Source Operating Systems - Bachelor's

    Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Package and Software Management, Linux, Ubuntu, Operating System Administration, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Operating Systems, Unix, Command-Line Interface, Unix Commands, Network Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Web Servers, System Configuration, General Networking, Firewall, Virtual Machines

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Essential Linux Training Course: Simplilearn
  • Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Pearson
  • Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Pearson
  • Linux Networking - Basics and Beyond: Pearson
  • Linux Kernel Programming and Introduction to Yocto Project: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Linux System Programming and Introduction to Buildroot: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Tools of the Trade: Linux and SQL: Google
  • Linux Troubleshooting Course with Real Life Examples: Packt
  • Linux for Beginners: Packt
  • Operating Systems Fundamentals: Akamai Technologies, Inc.

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