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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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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Matrix Algebra for Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Engineering Calculations, Algebra, Engineering Analysis, General Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Arithmetic, Computational Logic

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Network Systems: Principles in Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Services, OSI Models, Network Architecture, Network Security, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, TCP/IP, Virtual Networking, Software-Defined Networking, Network Protocols, General Networking, Wide Area Networks, Network Routers, Network Troubleshooting, Linux, Kubernetes, Network Infrastructure, Network Switches, Terraform

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Survey Data Collection and Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Sample Size Determination, Survey Creation, Data Collection, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Interviewing Skills, Surveys, Research Design, STATA (Software), Data Integration, Data Validation, Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Stata, Data Quality, Statistical Modeling, Qualitative Research, Data Cleansing, R Programming

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    ChatGPT and Prompt Engineering for Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, Software Development Tools, Test Automation, Technical Design, Docker (Software), Technical Documentation, Unit Testing, Application Deployment, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Development, Technical Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    CI/CD with GitLab: Automating DevOps Pipelines

    Skills you'll gain: GitLab, CI/CD, Application Deployment, Continuous Integration, Devops Tools, DevOps, Build Tools, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Deployment, Security Testing, Test Automation, DevSecOps, Unit Testing, Program Development, Secure Coding, Vulnerability Scanning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Website Development Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics and SEO, Content Management Systems, Web Design, Web Analytics, Supplier Management, Web Design and Development, E-Commerce, WordPress, Search Engine Optimization, No-Code Development, Blogs, Retail Management, Order Management, Web Content, Web Development, Marketing Strategies, Order Management Systems, Shipping and Receiving, Web Frameworks, Web Development Tools

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    PowerPoint Data Viz – Business Charting Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Microsoft PowerPoint, Data Storytelling, Microsoft Excel, Trend Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Python Classes and Inheritance

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), JSON, Object Oriented Design, Unit Testing, Python Programming, Software Testing, Data Structures

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Excel Charts and Pivot Tables

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Dashboard, Exploratory Data Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    AI CERTs

    AI For Data Analysts

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Responsible AI, Data Pipelines, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Ethics, Model Evaluation, Information Privacy, Data Processing, AI Workflows, Data Analysis, No-Code Development, Analytical Skills, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Real Time Data, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Collection

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Design & Secure LLM APIs for Scalability

    Skills you'll gain: API Design, Cloud API, Amazon CloudWatch, AI Security, Cloud Management, Security Controls, Application Performance Management, Redis, Load Balancing, Performance Testing, Network Monitoring, Incident Response, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), GitHub, Python Programming, Machine Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    Operating System Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Linux, Cybersecurity, Operating System Administration, Operating Systems, Windows PowerShell, Unix Commands, Microsoft Windows, Computer Systems, Mac OS

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Matrix Algebra for Engineers: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Network Systems: Principles in Practice: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Survey Data Collection and Analytics: University of Michigan
  • ChatGPT and Prompt Engineering for Software Development: Packt
  • CI/CD with GitLab: Automating DevOps Pipelines: Coursera
  • Website Development Mastery: LearnKartS
  • PowerPoint Data Viz – Business Charting Techniques: Packt
  • Python Classes and Inheritance: University of Michigan
  • Excel Charts and Pivot Tables: Packt
  • AI For Data Analysts: AI CERTs

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