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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


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    Pragmatic AI Labs

    Rust for Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Claude Code, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD, Bash (Scripting Language), PostgreSQL, Redis, Google Cloud Platform, Ubuntu, Agile Project Management, Continuous Integration, Prometheus (Software), Object Oriented Design, Data Pipelines, Linux Commands, SQL, Web Development Tools, Extract, Transform, Load, Amazon S3, Computational Logic, Software Development

    3.4 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 3.4 (9) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    University of California, Davis

    Data Manipulation in JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript and jQuery, jQuery, Data Validation, Javascript, Event-Driven Programming, Application Programming Interface (API), Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

    4.8 stars, 69 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (69) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    SkillUp

    Get Started with Android App Development

    Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Android Development, Android (Operating System), Mobile Development, Application Development, User Interface (UI), Mobile Development Tools, Application Design, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, UI Components, Interaction Design, Usability, Development Environment, Development Testing, Software Testing, Software Installation

    4.4 stars, 64 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (64) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Whizlabs

    Getting Started with AWS DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon CloudWatch, AWS CloudFormation, Serverless Computing, Configuration Management, Amazon Web Services, Software Configuration Management, DevOps, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Scalability, Event Monitoring, System Monitoring

    4.2 stars, 16 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (16) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Crisis Management and Crisis Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Strategic Communication, Communication Planning, Emergency Response, Corporate Communications, Contingency Planning, Communication Strategies, Case Studies, Stakeholder Communications, Internal Communications

    4.6 stars, 24 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Macroeconomics: Foundations and Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Financial Policy, Econometrics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Supply And Demand, Business Economics, Financial Analysis, Capital Expenditure, Investments, Banking, Capital Budgeting

    4.5 stars, 12 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
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    SkillUp

    Get Started with Mail and Calendar Applications: Outlook

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Microsoft Outlook, Calendar Management, Gmail, Setting Appointments, Meeting Facilitation, Organizational Skills, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Scheduling, Encryption, Productivity Software

    4.7 stars, 94 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Google Cloud

    Developing Containerized Applications on Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Containerization, CI/CD, Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, Docker (Software), Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Development, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Serverless Computing

    4.3 stars, 18 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (18) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    Get Started with iOS App Development

    Skills you'll gain: iOS Development, Apple iOS, Swift Programming, Mobile Development, Mobile Development Tools, Application Development, Development Environment, Knowledge of Apple Software, UI Components, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles, Debugging, Git (Version Control System), Data Management

    4.4 stars, 35 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (35) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Microsoft

    Getting Started with Microsoft Copilot

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, Productivity Software, Microsoft Outlook, Taking Meeting Minutes, AI Integrations, Microsoft PowerPoint, Data Storytelling, Microsoft Excel, Business Writing, Writing, Presentations, Data Analysis, Generative AI, Business Communication, Target Audience, Verification And Validation

    4.6 stars, 114 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Free
    Free
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    Packt

    The STATA OMNIBUS: Regression and Modelling with STATA

    Skills you'll gain: Stata, STATA (Software), Regression Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Programming, Statistical Software, Statistical Visualization, Data Manipulation, Logistic Regression, Simulations, Predictive Modeling, Data Transformation, Graphing, Model Evaluation

    4.5 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (6) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Cloud Computing Essentials with Azure Management

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Standards, System Monitoring, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Platforms, Computing Platforms, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Infrastructure, IT Automation, Solution Architecture, Solution Design, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Virtual Machines

    4.7 stars, 19 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (19) · 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

  • Rust for Data Engineering: Pragmatic AI Labs
  • Data Manipulation in JavaScript: University of California, Davis
  • Get Started with Android App Development: SkillUp
  • Getting Started with AWS DevOps: Whizlabs
  • Introduction to Crisis Management and Crisis Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Macroeconomics: Foundations and Insights: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Get Started with Mail and Calendar Applications: Outlook: SkillUp
  • Developing Containerized Applications on Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Get Started with iOS App Development: SkillUp
  • Getting Started with Microsoft Copilot: Microsoft

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