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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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    Coursera

    Getting Started with Microsoft PowerPoint

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    1.1K reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Coursera

    Wireshark for Beginners: Capture Packets

    Skills you'll gain: Network Protocols, TCP/IP, General Networking, Network Monitoring, Network Security, Network Analysis, Web Servers, Linux, Software Installation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    146 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    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
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    248 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Free Trial
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    University of California San Diego

    Number Theory and Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptographic Protocols, Cryptography, Key Management, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Arithmetic, Algorithms, Python Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    609 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
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    University of London

    Discover Acting

    Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Oral Expression, Self-Awareness, Writing, Storytelling, Creativity

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    222 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    IBM

    Core 2: OS, Software, Security and Operational Procedures

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Network Security, Operating Systems, Information Technology Operations, Network Support, Mac OS, Security Controls, Microsoft Windows, Information Systems Security, System Configuration, Mobile Security, System Support, Linux, Network Troubleshooting, Technical Support, Software Installation, Help Desk Support, Firewall, Malware Protection, Encryption

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    73 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Infosec

    Operating System Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Security Testing, Linux, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Scanning, Operating Systems, Exploitation techniques, Microsoft Windows, File Systems, Mac OS

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    100 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    LearnQuest

    Java Enterprise Edition

    Skills you'll gain: Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Application Deployment, Web Applications, Application Servers, Java, Web Servers, Object-Relational Mapping, Web Development, Context Management, Scripting Languages, Scripting, Middleware, Server Side, Data Storage, Java Programming, Data Sharing, Data Persistence, Event-Driven Programming, Enterprise Application Management, Web Components

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    224 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Microsoft

    Data Visualization Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Power BI, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Scatter Plots

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    111 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Salesforce

    Reports, Dashboards, and Customer Success in Salesforce

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Success Management, Salesforce, Dashboard, Sales Operations, Service Management, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Sales Support, Data Visualization, Customer Support, Sales Management, Customer and Client Support, Customer Service, Inside Sales, Data Storytelling, Performance Reporting, Business Reporting, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    279 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Intel

    Intel® AI Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, AI Product Strategy, Business Technologies, Complex Problem Solving, Competitive Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Case Studies, AI literacy, AI Integrations, Technology Strategies, Emerging Technologies, Automation, Responsible AI, B2B Sales, Computer Hardware

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    825 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University of Michigan

    C Programming for Everybody

    Skills you'll gain: Memory Management, C (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, C and C++, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Secure Coding, Algorithms, Software Design, Application Security, Other Programming Languages, System Programming, Python Programming, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming, Java, Performance Tuning, Numerical Analysis

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    253 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Getting Started with Microsoft PowerPoint: Coursera
  • Wireshark for Beginners: Capture Packets: Coursera
  • Python Data Analytics: Meta
  • Number Theory and Cryptography: University of California San Diego
  • Discover Acting: University of London
  • Core 2: OS, Software, Security and Operational Procedures: IBM
  • Operating System Foundations: Infosec
  • Java Enterprise Edition: LearnQuest
  • Data Visualization Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • Reports, Dashboards, and Customer Success in Salesforce: Salesforce

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