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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to Javascript: The Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Back-End Web Development, Server Side, Front-End Web Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Scripting, Event-Driven Programming, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Applications, Mobile Development, HTML and CSS, Web Development, Scripting Languages, Event Monitoring, Code Reusability

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    290 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    LPIC-2 Linux Engineer (201-450)

    Skills you'll gain: Data Maintenance, Operating System Administration, Linux Commands, iSCSI Configuration, Network Support, File Management, System Software, Software Installation, Encryption, Data Loss Prevention

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    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, Scripting Languages, IT Automation, Debugging, Development Environment, System Configuration

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Duke University

    GenAI Basics - How LLMs Work

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Fine-tuning, Generative AI, Machine Learning, Model Training, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    40 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    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), Linux Commands, Servers, Operating System Administration, Hardening, Server Administration, Active Directory, Windows Servers, File Systems, System Configuration, Microsoft Servers, Network Security

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    EDUCBA

    Advanced Penetration Testing with Kali Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Exploitation techniques, Malware Protection, Mobile Security, Test Script Development, Scripting, Android (Operating System), Human Factors (Security), Scripting Languages, Network Analysis, Automation, Virtual Environment

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    L

    L&T EduTech

    Basics of Electrical Protection System

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Safety, Basic Electrical Systems, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Failure Analysis, Equipment Design, Laboratory Testing, Coordination

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    86 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    LPIC-1 Linux Administrator (102-500)

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), General Networking, Linux Commands, Operating System Administration, Scripting, Unix, Scripting Languages, Network Infrastructure, Security Controls, Application Security, Servers

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    EDUCBA

    Linux Bash Scripting: Automate, Optimize & Deploy

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Linux Commands, Scripting, Linux, Scripting Languages, Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Command-Line Interface, Remote Access Systems, OS Process Management, Computational Logic, File Management, File I/O

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    C++ Basics and Core Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Development Environment, Program Development, C++ (Programming Language), Debugging, Programming Principles, Computer Programming Tools, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Data Management, Computational Logic

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    EDUCBA

    Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux: Learn & Secure

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Hardening, Cybersecurity, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Analysis, Exploitation techniques, Linux, System Configuration, Linux Administration, Virtual Machines, Linux Commands, Operating Systems, Software Installation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    31 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    Edureka

    Project Management Basics: Foundations & Frameworks

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Management, Stakeholder Communications, Cost Estimation, Project Management, Risk Management, Scope Management, Project Coordination, Project Controls, Stakeholder Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Project Closure, Project Implementation, Requirements Management, Risk Mitigation, Project Schedules, Risk Analysis, Program Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Timelines

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Introduction to Javascript: The Basics: Coursera
  • LPIC-2 Linux Engineer (201-450): Packt
  • Linux Bash: Automate, Debug & Process Text: EDUCBA
  • GenAI Basics - How LLMs Work: Duke University
  • LPIC-2 Linux Engineer (202-450): Packt
  • Advanced Penetration Testing with Kali Linux: EDUCBA
  • Basics of Electrical Protection System: L&T EduTech
  • LPIC-1 Linux Administrator (102-500): Packt
  • Linux Bash Scripting: Automate, Optimize & Deploy: EDUCBA
  • C++ Basics and Core Concepts: Packt

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