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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


  • A

    Arizona State University

    Introduction to Python

    Skills you'll gain: Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Computer Programming Tools, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Scripting, Computer Programming, Program Development, Scripting Languages, Code Reusability

    4.3 stars, 39 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (39) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Threat Investigation

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Management, Event Monitoring, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Computer Security Incident Management, Continuous Monitoring, Security Management, Malware Protection, Network Security, Network Analysis, Network Monitoring

    4.8 stars, 41 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (41) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Indian School of Business

    A Beginner's Guide to Investing

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Income Statement, Portfolio Management, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, General Finance, Investments, Portfolio Risk, Entrepreneurial Finance, Investment Management, Securities Trading, Financial Trading, Cash Flows, Financial Market, Market Dynamics, Market Data, Return On Investment, Risk Analysis, Risk Management

    3.4 stars, 14 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.4 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Infectious Disease Transmission Models for Decision-Makers

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Infection Control, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Policy Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Case Studies, Biostatistics, Predictive Modeling, Decision Intelligence, Decision Support Systems, Vulnerability

    4.7 stars, 643 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (643) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Embedded C Programming Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Debugging, Embedded Systems, Memory Management, Integrated Development Environments, C (Programming Language), Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, C and C++, Software Development Tools, System Programming, Eclipse (Software), Build Tools, Programming Principles, Data Storage

    4.7 stars, 74 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (74) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Berklee

    Creating Sounds for Electronic Music

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Electronic Media, Design Software, Patch Management, Computer Hardware, System Requirements

    4.7 stars, 262 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (262) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to Java Programming: Java Fundamental Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Integrated Development Environments, Mobile Development, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures

    4.4 stars, 180 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.4 (180) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Cloudera

    Managing Big Data in Clusters and Cloud Storage

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Hive, Database Management, SQL, Database Management Systems, Big Data, Database Systems, Amazon Web Services, Databases, Data Management, Amazon S3, Apache Hadoop, Data Storage, Query Languages, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Storage, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Import/Export, Performance Tuning, File Systems, File Management

    4.7 stars, 299 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (299) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Fundamentals of Software Architecture for Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Service Level, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Software Architecture, Distributed Computing, Data Architecture, Microservices, Software Development, Transaction Processing, Program Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Blockchain, Big Data, Data Structures, System Monitoring, Database Theory, Databases

    3.5 stars, 92 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.5 (92) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • T

    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Grundlagen der Unfallchirurgie

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Trauma Care, Wound Care, Orthopedics, Rehabilitation, Surgery, Patient Treatment, Clinical Assessment, Emergency Medicine, Anatomy, Treatment Planning, Critical Care, Medical Imaging

    4.8 stars, 66 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (66) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Foundations of Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: System Programming, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Database Management, System Software, Hardware Architecture, Databases, Relational Databases, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Computer Hardware, SQL, Computer Science, Computer Networking, Computer Programming, Network Protocols, Software Development, Automation, Cloud Computing, Debugging

    4.6 stars, 117 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (117) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    Office Productivity Software and Windows Fundamentals  

    Skills you'll gain: File Management, Control Panels, Productivity Software, Software Installation, File Systems, Microsoft Windows, Business Software, Microsoft Office, Operating System Administration, Package and Software Management, Computer Literacy, Operational Efficiency, System Configuration

    4.7 stars, 90 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (90) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular linux basics courses

  • Introduction to Python: Arizona State University
  • Threat Investigation: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • A Beginner's Guide to Investing: Indian School of Business
  • Infectious Disease Transmission Models for Decision-Makers: Johns Hopkins University
  • Embedded C Programming Essentials: EDUCBA
  • Creating Sounds for Electronic Music: Berklee
  • Introduction to Java Programming: Java Fundamental Concepts: Coursera
  • Managing Big Data in Clusters and Cloud Storage: Cloudera
  • Fundamentals of Software Architecture for Big Data: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Grundlagen der Unfallchirurgie: Technical University of Munich (TUM)

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