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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

    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
    B

    Board Infinity

    Frontend for Java Full Stack Development

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, HTML and CSS, JavaScript Frameworks, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Application Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, Javascript, Software Design Patterns, Java, Web Components, Code Reusability, Web Applications, Full-Stack Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Programming Principles, Web Design, Maintainability, Web Development, UI Components

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    117 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    I

    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
    R

    Rice University

    An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python (Part 2)

    Skills you'll gain: Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Video Game Development, Event-Driven Programming, Interactive Design, Animation and Game Design, User Interface (UI), Program Development, Animations, Game Design, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computer Graphics, Data Structures

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    1.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Renewable Power and Electricity Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Power, Electrical Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Equipment, Plant Operations and Management, Sustainable Technologies, Reliability, Capacity Planning, Market Opportunities, Market Dynamics, Capacity Management, Case Studies, Customer Demand Planning, Forecasting, Wholesaling, Demand Planning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    311 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    E

    EDHEC Business School

    Global Financing Solutions (by EDHEC and Société Générale)

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Mergers & Acquisitions, Capital Markets, Project Finance, Financial Systems, Financial Market, Hedge Accounting, General Finance, Equities, Investment Banking, Securities (Finance), International Finance, Finance, Financial Services, Commercial Lending, Private Equity, Corporate Finance, Investment Management, Risk Mitigation, Loans

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    204 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free
    Free
    C

    Coursera

    Automate tasks and processes with Jira

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Business Process Automation, Automation, Project Management Software, Workflow Management, Issue Tracking, Project Management, Project Planning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    160 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Adobe After Effects for Beginners: Motion Design Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, Video Editing, Motion Graphics, Adobe Creative Cloud, Timelines, Design Elements And Principles, Typography, File Management

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    35 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of California, Davis

    Secure Coding Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Cryptography, Authentications, Exploit development, Encryption, Penetration Testing, Security Strategy, Security Testing, Data Security, Application Security, Exploitation techniques, Software Design, C and C++, Linux Administration, System Design and Implementation, Java, Programming Principles, Cybersecurity

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    617 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Coursera

    Open Generative AI: Build with Open Models and Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Model Context Protocol, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative Model Architectures, Fine-tuning, Model Deployment, Responsible AI, Load Balancing, Large Language Modeling, Containerization, AI Security, Docker (Software), Model Optimization, Generative AI, Model Evaluation, Agentic systems, LangChain, Restful API, Data Ethics, Image Quality

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Real-Time Embedded Systems Theory and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, System Programming, System Design and Implementation, Software Design, OS Process Management, Linux, Systems Analysis, Test Tools, Theoretical Computer Science, Verification And Validation, Algorithms

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    L

    LearnKartS

    DevOps and Jenkins Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, CI/CD, Devops Tools, DevOps, Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Deployment, Docker (Software), Containerization, Build Tools, Software Development, Application Deployment, Test Automation, Software Installation

    3.5
    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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    35 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Getting Started with R: Coursera
  • Frontend for Java Full Stack Development: Board Infinity
  • Intel® AI Fundamentals: Intel
  • An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python (Part 2): Rice University
  • Renewable Power and Electricity Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Global Financing Solutions (by EDHEC and Société Générale): EDHEC Business School
  • Automate tasks and processes with Jira: Coursera
  • Adobe After Effects for Beginners: Motion Design Essentials: Coursera
  • Secure Coding Practices: University of California, Davis
  • Open Generative AI: Build with Open Models and Tools: Coursera

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