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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


  • A

    Akamai Technologies, Inc.

    Akamai Customer Consulting and Support

    Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Database Systems, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Ubuntu, Routing Protocols, Database Design, Application Development, Network Architecture, Linux Commands, TCP/IP, Operating Systems, Database Theory, Web Design and Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development, Data Structures, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Software Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    362 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    Mastering Сursor: From Setup to Real Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Vibe coding, AI Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, AI Personalization, Software Development Tools, GitHub, Application Development, Artificial Intelligence, Code Review, Responsible AI, Design Software, Web Development Tools, Front-End Web Development, Software Development, React.js, Javascript, Web Development, Software Engineering

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Apply Microsoft Excel Fundamentals for Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Data Entry, Spreadsheet Software, Productivity Software, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Decision Making, Data Presentation, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Gen AI - RAG Application Development using LangChain

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Vector Databases, Embeddings, Tool Calling, AI Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Document Management, Query Languages, Text Mining, Context Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Work Smarter with Microsoft Word

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Word, Microsoft 365, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Office, Productivity Software, Document Management, Technical Documentation, Microsoft Windows, Writing, Editing, Computer Literacy, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Peer Review

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.4K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Hot New Release
    Hot New Release
    G

    Google

    Google AI

    Skills you'll gain: Vibe coding, Responsible AI, Brainstorming, Planning, Generative AI, Data Analysis, Content Creation, Artificial Intelligence, Presentations, Performance Analysis, Marketing Materials, Business Communication, Data Visualization, Simulation and Simulation Software, Research, Project Management, Business Modeling, Media Production, Machine Learning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.7K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Docker for AI/ML

    Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, Docker (Software), Development Environment, Containerization, Large Language Modeling, Model Deployment, Hugging Face, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Workflows, OpenAI API, Application Deployment, Jupyter, Command-Line Interface

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Getting Started with Unity and Basic 2D/3D Game Development

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Android (Operating System), Video Game Development, User Interface (UI), Mobile Development, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Software Installation, Development Environment, Scripting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Evaluate Language Models: Metrics for Success

    Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Analysis, Prompt Engineering, Benchmarking, Performance Metric

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Mastering Amazon EKS - Hands-On

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud-Native Computing, AWS CloudFormation, Load Balancing, Cloud Infrastructure, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Serverless Computing, Docker (Software), Containerization, Scalability, Data Storage, Application Deployment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Tableau Prep Masterclass - Build and Automate Data Flows

    Skills you'll gain: Data Transformation, Data Wrangling, Data Manipulation, Data Integration, Data Preprocessing, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis, Tableau Software, Data Pipelines, Exploratory Data Analysis, Dashboard, Dataflow, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Validation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Consultative Selling Foundations for Complex Deals

    Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Consultative Selling, Sales Training, Sales, Sales Process, Sales Management, Price Negotiation, Sales Presentation, Sales Pipelines, Prospecting and Qualification, Value Propositions, Verbal Communication Skills, Product Demonstration, Target Audience, Customer Insights, Storytelling, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Akamai Customer Consulting and Support: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
  • Mastering Сursor: From Setup to Real Projects: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Apply Microsoft Excel Fundamentals for Data Analysis: EDUCBA
  • Gen AI - RAG Application Development using LangChain: Packt
  • Work Smarter with Microsoft Word: Microsoft
  • Google AI: Google
  • Docker for AI/ML: Packt
  • Getting Started with Unity and Basic 2D/3D Game Development: Packt
  • Evaluate Language Models: Metrics for Success: Coursera
  • Mastering Amazon EKS - Hands-On: Packt

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