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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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    Board Infinity

    ASP.NET for Experienced Developers

    Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Restful API, ASP.NET, Model View Controller, .NET Framework, Docker (Software), Azure DevOps, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Azure DevOps Pipelines, Microservices, Containerization, JSON, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, DevOps, Web Services, Middleware, CI/CD, Object Oriented Design, Application Frameworks

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Back-End Development with .NET

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, ASP.NET, .NET Framework, C# (Programming Language), Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, Middleware, Application Frameworks, Software Documentation, Software Architecture, Secure Coding, Performance Tuning

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    78 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Codio

    Cloud Computing Primer: Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Skills you'll gain: Service Level Agreement, Software As A Service, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Applications, Service Level, Business Software, Vendor Contracts, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Platform As A Service (PaaS), Collaborative Software, Product Demonstration, Growth Strategies

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    85 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Mastering GitHub for Developers and DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, GitHub Copilot, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Continuous Integration, Devops Tools, Software Versioning, Microsoft Azure, DevOps, Docker (Software), Software Development Tools, Application Deployment, ChatGPT, Software Installation, Continuous Deployment, Containerization, Amazon Web Services

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Introduction to UX/UI Design

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience, Adobe XD, Design Thinking, User Research, Wireframing, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Emerging Technologies, Collaborative Software, Prototyping, Software Development Life Cycle

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    96 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Corporate Finance Institute

    Intermediate DAX & Time Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Data Modeling, Business Intelligence, Microsoft Excel, Business Intelligence Software, Spreadsheet Software, Context Management, Data Manipulation, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    60 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Splunk Inc.

    Splunk Search Expert 101

    Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Ad Hoc Reporting, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Email Automation, Data Processing, Big Data, Data Science, Query Languages, Incident Response, Business Analysis, Geospatial Mapping

    4.6
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    227 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    DevOps for Network Automation (NetDevOps)

    Skills you'll gain: Devops Tools, Development Environment, Software Development Tools, Software Development Methodologies, CI/CD, DevOps, IT Automation, Continuous Deployment, Version Control, Continuous Integration, Network Engineering, Program Development, Docker (Software), Network Infrastructure, Containerization, Software Development, Virtual Environment, Git (Version Control System), Waterfall Methodology, Software Design

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Simplilearn

    Workflow Automation using Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Marketing Automation, OpenAI API, Business Process Automation, AI Workflows, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Automation, Performance Tuning, Workflow Management, Generative AI, Scalability, Blogs, Process Optimization, Operational Efficiency, AI Integrations, Real Time Data, Prompt Engineering, Business Logic, Social Media Content

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Glasgow

    Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPT)

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, ChatGPT, LLM Application, Generative Model Architectures, Generative AI, Natural Language Processing, Embeddings, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Model Evaluation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Automotive Industrial Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing and Production, Sustainable Technologies, Strategic Planning, Innovation, Technology Strategies

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    144 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Data and Electronic Health Records

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Data Management, Data Entry, Data Maintenance, Data Integrity, Health Information Management, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Data Quality, Health Informatics, Electronic Medical Record System, Medical Records, Data Governance, Electronic Medical Record, Clinic Management Systems, Health Care, Patient Registration, Personally Identifiable Information, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Clinical Documentation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • ASP.NET for Experienced Developers: Board Infinity
  • Back-End Development with .NET: Microsoft
  • Cloud Computing Primer: Software as a Service (SaaS): Codio
  • Mastering GitHub for Developers and DevOps: Packt
  • Introduction to UX/UI Design: IBM
  • Intermediate DAX & Time Intelligence: Corporate Finance Institute
  • Splunk Search Expert 101: Splunk Inc.
  • DevOps for Network Automation (NetDevOps): Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Workflow Automation using Generative AI: Simplilearn
  • Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPT): University of Glasgow

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