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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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    University of Michigan

    Fundamentals of Data Analytics in the Public Sector with R

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Surveys, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Analysis, Demography, Public Administration, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, R Programming, Statistical Programming, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation

    4.7
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    52 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    A Comprehensive Excel Masterclass

    Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Financial Modeling, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Productivity Software, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Financial Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Google Sheets, Financial Management, Cash Flows, Timelines, Mortgage Loans

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    68 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Monitoring and Observability for Development and DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Grafana, System Monitoring, Prometheus (Software), Application Performance Management, DevOps, Continuous Monitoring, Docker (Software), Cloud-Native Computing, Containerization, Kubernetes, Microservices, Debugging, Distributed Computing, Data Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    96 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Splunk Inc.

    Splunk Search Expert 101

    Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Ad Hoc Reporting, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Data Processing, Big Data, Data Science, Data Transformation, Query Languages, Analysis, Incident Response, Business Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    225 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Semiconductor Characterization

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Analytical Testing, Electronic Components, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Analytical Chemistry, Failure Analysis, Electronics, Image Analysis, Laboratory Testing, Laboratory Equipment, Production Process, Basic Electrical Systems, Test Equipment, Materials science, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Systems, Manufacturing Processes, Process Control, Electronics Engineering, Laboratory Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    117 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Microsoft Excel VBA and Macros

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Productivity Software, Debugging, Automation, Strategic Decision-Making, Programming Principles

    4.5
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    254 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    New Venture Finance: Startup Funding for Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurial Finance, Sales Presentation, Entrepreneurship, Capital Markets, Finance, Fundraising, Private Equity, Business Valuation, Contract Negotiation, Financial Modeling, Investments, Due Diligence, Business Planning, Cash Flows, Presentations, Storytelling

    4.6
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Real-Time Project for Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Systems Architecture, Software Design, Verification And Validation, Software Architecture, System Design and Implementation, Code Review, Real Time Data, Performance Testing, Linux, Performance Tuning, Computer Vision, Debugging

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Full Stack Application Development Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, CI/CD, Cloud Deployment, Full-Stack Web Development, Back-End Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Serverless Computing, Node.JS, Restful API, Application Development, HTML and CSS, Microservices, Software Architecture, User Accounts, Docker (Software), Containerization, Authentications, Django (Web Framework), React.js, Javascript

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    200 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Amazon Web Services

    Containerized Applications on AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon CloudWatch, Containerization, Microservices, Docker (Software), Amazon Web Services, Kubernetes, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Application Deployment, Serverless Computing, System Monitoring, Scalability

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    178 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Offensive Hacking Unfolded - Become a Pro Pentester

    Skills you'll gain: Exploitation techniques, Metasploit, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Brute-force attacks, Virtual Environment, Cybersecurity, Technical Writing, Web Servers, Linux

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Boost Your Productivity with GitHub Copilot

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Prompt Engineering, GitHub, Microsoft Visual Studio, Development Environment, Computer Programming Tools, Generative AI, Software Installation

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    62 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Fundamentals of Data Analytics in the Public Sector with R: University of Michigan
  • A Comprehensive Excel Masterclass: Illinois Tech
  • Monitoring and Observability for Development and DevOps: IBM
  • Splunk Search Expert 101: Splunk Inc.
  • Semiconductor Characterization: Arizona State University
  • Microsoft Excel VBA and Macros: Coursera
  • New Venture Finance: Startup Funding for Entrepreneurs: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Real-Time Project for Embedded Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Full Stack Application Development Capstone Project: IBM
  • Containerized Applications on AWS: Amazon Web Services

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