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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 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
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    495 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Pentesting Fundamentals for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Penetration Testing, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Metasploit, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Testing, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Exploitation techniques, Brute-force attacks, Virtual Machines, Software Documentation, Technical Documentation, Microsoft Windows, Windows PowerShell, Linux Commands, Scripting, Remote Access Systems

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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Online education: The foundations of online teaching

    Skills you'll gain: Course Development, Discussion Facilitation, Digital pedagogy, Instructional Design, Education Software and Technology, Pedagogy, Teaching, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Emerging Technologies, Virtual Reality

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    300 reviews

    Beginner · 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

    4.6
    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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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    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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    Rice University

    Principles of Economics: Introduction - Getting to Know You

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Tax, Market Analysis, International Relations, Operating Cost, Policy Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Decision Making

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    62 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Digital Marketing Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, Campaign Management, Marketing Analytics, Online Advertising, Performance Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Strategies, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Optimization, Web Content, Customer Analysis, Data Collection, Advertising Campaigns

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    603 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Identifying Security Vulnerabilities in C/C++Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, Verification And Validation, Code Review, Linux, Vulnerability Assessments, User Accounts, Data Validation, Debugging, Cryptography, C (Programming Language), File Management, OS Process Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    81 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Corporate Finance Institute

    Accounting Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Income Statement, Financial Statements, Accounting, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Bookkeeping, Financial Modeling, Cash Flows, Financial Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    81 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Western Australia

    Blood Film Morphology - A Practical Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Hematology, Pathology, Laboratory Testing, Medical Laboratory, Clinical Laboratory Science, Analytical Testing, Diagnostic Tests, Image Analysis, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Infectious Diseases, Pediatrics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    114 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Codio

    Bash Scripting and System Configuration

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Bash (Scripting Language), Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Unix Shell, Ubuntu, Shell Script, Scripting, Unix, Scripting Languages, Unix Commands, Linux, System Configuration, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, File Management, Software Installation

    3.1
    Rating, 3.1 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • New Venture Finance: Startup Funding for Entrepreneurs: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Pentesting Fundamentals for Beginners: Packt
  • Online education: The foundations of online teaching: Macquarie University
  • Containerized Applications on AWS: Amazon Web Services
  • Offensive Hacking Unfolded - Become a Pro Pentester: Packt
  • Boost Your Productivity with GitHub Copilot: Microsoft
  • Principles of Economics: Introduction - Getting to Know You: Rice University
  • Digital Marketing Capstone: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Identifying Security Vulnerabilities in C/C++Programming: University of California, Davis
  • Accounting Fundamentals: Corporate Finance Institute

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