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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

    Python Object Basics: Functions, Recursion, and Objects

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Computer Science

    4.5
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Switching to ZorinOS – Linux for Windows & Mac

    Skills you'll gain: System Support, Systems Administration, Data Maintenance, System Monitoring, Desktop Support, System Configuration, Package and Software Management, Patch Management, System Requirements, Open Source Technology, General Networking, Computer Security Awareness Training

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Tableau Public for Beginners: Data Visualization Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Data Presentation, Tableau Software, Data Visualization Software, Data Literacy, Descriptive Analytics, Data Import/Export

    3.5
    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Build a Guessing Game in C# on Linux

    Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Microsoft Visual Studio, .NET Framework, Game Design, Open Source Technology, Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, Microsoft Development Tools, Linux, Application Development, Cross Platform Development, Program Development

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Introduction to Unity and C# Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Software Installation, Code Reusability, Computational Logic, Interactive Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 9

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Commands, Operating System Administration, Systems Administration, System Testing, Command-Line Interface, System Configuration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 6

    Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Linux Administration, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies, File Management, Linux, Operating Systems, Linux Commands, Data Management, Data Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Financial Analysis and Company Valuation Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Data, Business Valuation, Depreciation, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Balance Sheet, Fixed Asset, Finance, Accounting, Investment Banking, Investments, Banking, Business, Consulting, LESS, Design

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Ansible From Basics to Guru: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, IT Automation, Automation, Devops Tools, Linux Servers, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Windows Servers, Command-Line Interface, YAML, Configuration Management, Microsoft Windows

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Terraform in AWS from Basics to Guru

    Skills you'll gain: Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Network Infrastructure, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Engineering, Network Architecture, IT Automation, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Virtual Networking, Multi-Cloud, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Microsoft Azure, Public Cloud, General Networking, Cloud Security, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    Java Object Basics: Functions, Recursion, and Objects

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Software Documentation, Java Programming, Java, Technical Documentation, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Computer Science

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 8

    Skills you'll gain: Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Git (Version Control System), Authentications, Collaborative Software, Linux Administration, Linux, Version Control, Open Source Technology, Identity and Access Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Python Object Basics: Functions, Recursion, and Objects: Codio
  • Switching to ZorinOS – Linux for Windows & Mac: Packt
  • Tableau Public for Beginners: Data Visualization Basics: Coursera
  • Build a Guessing Game in C# on Linux: Coursera
  • Introduction to Unity and C# Basics: Packt
  • Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 9: Pearson
  • Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 6: Pearson
  • Financial Analysis and Company Valuation Basics: EDUCBA
  • Ansible From Basics to Guru: Unit 1: Pearson
  • Terraform in AWS from Basics to Guru: Pearson

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