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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

    Wireshark for Beginners: TCP IP Protocol Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Network Monitoring, OSI Models, Network Security, Web Servers, Network Analysis

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Meta

    Create the User Interface with SwiftUI

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Mobile Development, User Interface (UI) Design, Apple iOS, UI Components, Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, Application Development, Animations

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    116 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Packt

    Cisco Certified DevNet Associate (200-901)

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Methodologies, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), CI/CD, Application Deployment, DevOps, Development Environment, Continuous Integration, Ansible, TCP/IP, Docker (Software), OSI Models, Continuous Deployment, General Networking, Application Programming Interface (API), Version Control, IT Automation, Network Administration, Software Design Patterns, JSON, Network Monitoring

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University of Minnesota

    Cloud Data Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Data Security, Cloud Services, Cloud Storage, Personally Identifiable Information, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Data Governance, Data Integrity, Cloud Platforms, Security Controls, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Relational Databases, Encryption, SQL

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Corporate Finance Institute

    Intermediate DAX & Time Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Data Modeling, Business Intelligence, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis Software, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    54 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado System

    Proactive Computer Security

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Penetration Testing, Metasploit, Security Testing, Exploit development, Security Strategy, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    262 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    L&T EduTech

    Mastering Geospatial Analysis with QGIS

    Skills you'll gain: Spatial Analysis, GIS Software, Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Geographic Information Systems, Building Information Modeling, Data Manipulation, Global Positioning Systems, Network Analysis, Image Analysis, Data Import/Export, Unsupervised Learning, Software Installation, Supervised Learning, UI Components

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    31 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Build ATM User Interface using Routing in Angular

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, UI Components, Web Development Tools, JavaScript Frameworks, User Interface (UI), Routing Protocols, TypeScript, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Integrated and Strategic Communication Campaigns

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Communication, Target Audience, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Advertising Campaigns, Media Strategy, Communication Strategies, Campaign Management, Integrated Marketing Communications, Branding, Earned Media, Brand Management, Paid media, Owned Media, Business Strategy, Shared Media, Employee Engagement

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    46 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    SkillUp

    Get Started with Word Processing Applications: Word

    Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Document Management, Productivity Software, Computer Literacy, Writing and Editing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    110 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Packt

    Networking Fundamentals and Physical Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, OSI Models, Network Model, TCP/IP, Networking Hardware, Local Area Networks, Network Protocols, General Networking, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Network Switches, Test Equipment, Test Tools

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Introduction to C++ Programming: Build a Calculator

    Skills you'll gain: Program Development, C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Development Environment, Software Development, Computer Science

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    60 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Wireshark for Beginners: TCP IP Protocol Fundamentals: Coursera
  • Create the User Interface with SwiftUI: Meta
  • Cisco Certified DevNet Associate (200-901): Packt
  • Cloud Data Security: University of Minnesota
  • Intermediate DAX & Time Intelligence: Corporate Finance Institute
  • Proactive Computer Security: University of Colorado System
  • Mastering Geospatial Analysis with QGIS: L&T EduTech
  • Build ATM User Interface using Routing in Angular: Coursera
  • Integrated and Strategic Communication Campaigns: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Get Started with Word Processing Applications: Word: SkillUp

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