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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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    Codio

    Container Creation and Orchestration Basics

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

    1.5
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    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    KodeKloud

    DevOps Pro: Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD & IaC

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Bash (Scripting Language), Jenkins, Terraform, Continuous Integration, Web Servers, Amazon CloudWatch, IT Automation, Linux Commands, Nginx, Cloud Deployment, Operating System Administration, Firewall, DevOps, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Systems Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Git (Version Control System), Data Storage, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    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
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    31 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    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
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Shell Scripting with Bash: Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Scripting, Command-Line Interface, Unix Shell, Scripting Languages, IT Automation, Unix, Linux, File I/O, File Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    64 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Pearson

    Kubernetes From Basics to Guru

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, DevOps, Kubernetes, Application Deployment, Containerization, CI/CD, Istio, Continuous Integration, Microservices, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Delivery, Serverless Computing, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Cloud Deployment, Docker (Software), Software Development, Cloud Applications, OpenShift, Network Security

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    Adobe Illustrator Basics for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Color Theory, Color Matching, Graphics Software, Creative Design, Design, Graphical Tools, Graphic and Visual Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Import/Export, Computer Graphic Techniques, Computer Graphics, Design Software, Graphic Design, Creativity

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Dialogflow CX: Bot Building Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Cloud API

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    31 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Pearson

    Ansible From Basics to Guru

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Kubernetes, Virtual Machines, Devops Tools, Containerization, IT Automation, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Automation, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Amazon Web Services, File Management, Microsoft Azure, DevOps, Linux Servers, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), YAML, Windows Servers, Microsoft Windows, Network Administration, Web Servers

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Red Hat Linux 9: Install, Configure & Administer

    Skills you'll gain: Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Command-Line Interface, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, User Accounts, User Provisioning, Linux, Operating System Administration, Enterprise Application Management, Software Installation, System Configuration, Systems Administration, Security Controls, Control Panels, File Management, System Monitoring, User Interface (UI)

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Generative and Agentic AI Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative Model Architectures, Microsoft Azure, Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Security, LLM Application, Application Deployment, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Machine Learning

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    39 reviews

    Intermediate · 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, System Configuration, YAML, Application Deployment, Containerization, File Management, Configuration Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Container Creation and Orchestration Basics: Codio
  • DevOps Pro: Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD & IaC: KodeKloud
  • Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux: Learn & Secure: EDUCBA
  • Project Management Basics: Foundations & Frameworks: Edureka
  • Shell Scripting with Bash: Basics: Coursera
  • Kubernetes From Basics to Guru: Pearson
  • Adobe Illustrator Basics for Beginners: Skillshare
  • Dialogflow CX: Bot Building Basics: Google Cloud
  • Ansible From Basics to Guru: Pearson
  • Red Hat Linux 9: Install, Configure & Administer: EDUCBA

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