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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


  • P

    Pearson

    Linux Networking - Basics and Beyond: Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Network Administration, Unix Shell, Network Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Linux in the Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Operating System Administration, Cloud Hosting, Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Engineering, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtual Networking, Cloud Deployment, Data Storage

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Codio

    Intro to Operating Systems 1: Virtualization

    Skills you'll gain: OS Process Management, Operating Systems, C (Programming Language), Memory Management, System Programming, Virtualization, System Software, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, C and C++, Programming Principles, Application Programming Interface (API)

    ★ 4.5 (184) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • T

    The Linux Foundation

    Linux Tools for Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), File Systems, Package and Software Management, Linux, Command-Line Interface, Unix Commands, Linux Commands, Shell Script, grep, Linux Administration, Unix Shell, Scripting, Software Development Tools, File Management, Build Tools, Unix, Scripting Languages, Program Development, System Programming, Operating Systems

    ★ 4.6 (734) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    IBM

    Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Bash (Scripting Language), Network Monitoring, Cyber Security Assessment, System Configuration, Digital Forensics

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Pearson

    CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Containerization, Bash (Scripting Language), Version Control, File Systems, Ubuntu, Linux Servers, Linux, Linux Commands, Docker (Software), Operating System Administration, User Accounts, Command-Line Interface, Shell Script, Ansible, Firewall, Systems Administration, Microsoft Windows

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Linux & Python Automation with Bash Scripting

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Linux, Scripting, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Unix Shell, Scripting Languages, Operating System Administration, Data Persistence, Systems Administration, Command-Line Interface, IT Automation, Software Installation, Data Store, Linux Servers, Cloud Hosting, Object-Relational Mapping, YAML, Automation

    ★ 4.8 (48) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • T

    The Linux Foundation

    Open Source Software Development, Linux and Git

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Open Source Technology, Git (Version Control System), Linux, Command-Line Interface, Bash (Scripting Language), File Systems, GitHub, Linux Administration, Version Control, Linux Commands, User Accounts, CI/CD, Unix Commands, Shell Script, grep, Continuous Integration, Operating System Administration, Software Installation, Software Development Tools

    ★ 4.6 (3.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    The Ultimate Linux Bootcamp for DevOps SRE & Cloud Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Servers, Unix Commands, Systems Administration, Unix, TCP/IP, Service Management, Network Troubleshooting, Site Reliability Engineering, Data Storage Technologies, Continuous Monitoring, IT Automation, Hardware Architecture, Software Installation, File Management

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University at Buffalo

    Blockchain Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Transaction Processing, Cryptographic Protocols, Network Protocols, Distributed Computing, Virtual Environment, Data Integrity, Virtual Machines, Algorithms, Verification And Validation

    ★ 4.6 (7.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Advanced Embedded Linux Development

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, System Programming, Agile Software Development, Linux, Software Testing, Development Testing, Linux Administration, Software Development Methodologies, Agile Project Management, Git (Version Control System), Docker (Software), Containerization, System Software, Electrical and Computer Engineering, File Systems, Shell Script, Debugging

    ★ 4.4 (176) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Salesforce Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Sales Enablement, Data Management, Sales Process, Sales Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Marketing Automation, Customer Relationship Management, Data Security, Security Management, Customer Engagement, User Accounts, Customer Success Management, Marketing Management, Cloud-Based Integration, Customer Communications Management, Account Management, Automation, Business Reporting

    ★ 4.2 (220) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular linux basics courses

  • Linux Networking - Basics and Beyond: Unit 3: Pearson
  • Linux in the Cloud: Packt
  • Intro to Operating Systems 1: Virtualization: Codio
  • Linux Tools for Developers: The Linux Foundation
  • Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux: IBM
  • CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005: Pearson
  • Linux & Python Automation with Bash Scripting: EDUCBA
  • Open Source Software Development, Linux and Git: The Linux Foundation
  • The Ultimate Linux Bootcamp for DevOps SRE & Cloud Engineers: Packt
  • Blockchain Basics: University at Buffalo

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