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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

    AutoCAD for beginners: Drafting blueprints and schematics

    Skills you'll gain: AutoCAD, Architectural Drawing, Drafting and Engineering Design, Blueprinting, Technical Drawing, Computer-Aided Design, Plot (Graphics)

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    74 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Getting Started with R

    Skills you'll gain: R (Software), Data Import/Export, Package and Software Management, R Programming, Data Structures, Software Installation, Data Analysis Software, Data Analysis, Data Science

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    387 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    Epic Games

    Unreal Engine Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Virtual Environment, Version Control, 3D Assets, Video Game Development, Software Configuration Management, Game Design, Content Management, Computer Graphics, Software Versioning, User Interface (UI), Collaborative Software, Data Import/Export, Software Installation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    92 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    I

    IBM

    Malware Analysis and Introduction to Assembly Language

    Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Exploitation techniques, Threat Detection, Virtual Machines, Microarchitecture, Debugging, System Programming, Windows PowerShell, Virtual Environment, Programming Principles, Excel Macros, Linux

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    89 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free
    Free
    U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Applying to U.S. Universities

    Skills you'll gain: Personal Attributes, Self-Awareness, Research, Personal Development, Student Support and Services, Higher Education, Planning, Strategic Planning, Decision Making, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Organizational Skills

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    528 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    M

    Microsoft

    Deploy a website with Azure Virtual Machines

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Virtual Machines, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud Development, Cloud Hosting, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, Linux, Cloud Management, Linux Servers, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Applications, Node.JS, MongoDB

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    Security Fundamentals and Identity Management

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Risk Management Framework, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Security Controls, Threat Management, Data Security, Information Privacy, Cyber Risk, Authorization (Computing)

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    43 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    M

    Meta

    Python Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Jupyter, Data Processing, Data Wrangling, Matplotlib, Data Visualization, Programming Principles, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization Software, Python Programming

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    248 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free
    Free
    C

    Coursera

    Getting Started with Microsoft PowerPoint

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.1K reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Coursera

    Microsoft Excel VBA and Macros

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Microsoft Excel, Data Manipulation, Advanced Analytics, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Data Analysis, Productivity Software, Debugging, Spreadsheet Software, Business Process Automation, Automation, Strategic Decision-Making, Scripting, Programming Principles

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    272 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    G

    Google

    Cybersécurité Google

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Stakeholder Communications, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Event Monitoring, Cyber Attacks, Hardening, Network Security, Security Controls, Data Ethics, Bash (Scripting Language), Cybersecurity, Linux, Debugging, SQL

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    464 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    M

    Microsoft

    Introduction to Secure Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Computer Networking, General Networking, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Firewall, Security Controls, Network Architecture, OSI Models, Networking Hardware, Network Protocols, Virtualization, Virtual Networking, Threat Detection, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Services, Network Planning And Design, TCP/IP, Network Infrastructure, Network Monitoring

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    342 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • AutoCAD for beginners: Drafting blueprints and schematics: Coursera
  • Getting Started with R: Coursera
  • Unreal Engine Fundamentals: Epic Games
  • Malware Analysis and Introduction to Assembly Language: IBM
  • Applying to U.S. Universities: University of Pennsylvania
  • Deploy a website with Azure Virtual Machines: Microsoft
  • Security Fundamentals and Identity Management: Packt
  • Python Data Analytics: Meta
  • Getting Started with Microsoft PowerPoint: Coursera
  • Microsoft Excel VBA and Macros: Coursera

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