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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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    Packt

    Linux Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, File Management, Linux Servers, User Accounts, File Systems, Unix, OS Process Management, Unix Shell, Command-Line Interface, User Provisioning, General Networking, Shell Script, Operating Systems, File I/O, Network Support, Remote Access Systems, Scripting, Dataflow

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
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    Total Seminars

    Linux Foundations & System Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Open Source Technology, Linux, Linux Servers, File Systems, Ubuntu, Operating System Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Unix, Linux Commands, Systems Administration, Software Installation, System Software, System Configuration, File Management, Data Storage, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Storage

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
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    Simplilearn

    Essential Linux Training Course

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, File Systems, File Management, Linux Administration, Unix, grep, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Operating System Administration, Operating Systems, System Monitoring, Open Source Technology, User Accounts, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Pearson

    CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, User Accounts, Operating System Administration, Linux, Unix, Linux Commands, User Provisioning, File Systems, Systems Administration, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Storage, Identity and Access Management, File Management, System Configuration, Operating Systems, Data Storage Technologies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    John Wiley & Sons

    Getting Started with Linux Installation and Everyday Use

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Administration, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, File Systems, Linux Servers, File Management, Virtualization, Network Troubleshooting, Virtual Machines, Software Installation, Operating System Administration, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Network Administration, System Configuration, Operating Systems, Computing Platforms, General Networking, Local Area Networks, Shell Script

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Total Seminars

    Windows, macOS & Linux Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Software Installation, Desktop Support, File Management, Microsoft Windows, Linux, System Configuration, Computer Literacy, Data Storage Technologies, Operating Systems, Mac OS, Safety and Security, Technical Communication, Data Storage, Windows Servers, Computer Hardware, OS Process Management, Hardware Architecture, Electrical Safety, Power Electronics, User Interface (UI)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
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    Total Seminars

    Networking, Shell & System Management

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Network Troubleshooting, Linux Administration, Shell Script, OS Process Management, Linux, Unix Shell, Virtualization, Bash (Scripting Language), Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Linux Commands, Linux Servers, Virtual Machines, Network Support, Unix Commands, Operating System Administration, Unix, User Accounts, Network Routing, Process Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Pearson

    Linux Networking - Basics and Beyond

    Skills you'll gain: Apache, Network Troubleshooting, OSI Models, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Linux Administration, Linux Servers, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Linux Commands, Systems Analysis, Linux, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Virtual Networking, Network Analysis, General Networking, Virtual Machines, Web Servers, Network Administration, Computer Networking, Unix Shell

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Pearson

    Linux Security Basics and Beyond

    Skills you'll gain: File Management, Firewall, Linux Administration, Ubuntu, Hardening, File Systems, OS Process Management, Linux, Authentications, Zero Trust Network Access, Linux Servers, Remote Access Systems, Data Security, Authorization (Computing), User Accounts, Network Security, Linux Commands, User Provisioning, Security Controls, IT Security Architecture

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    KodeKloud

    DevOps Foundation (Linux & Systems) - Hands-On

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Ansible, Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Web Servers, Linux Commands, Nginx, Operating System Administration, Firewall, IT Automation, PostgreSQL, Application Deployment, Apache, Security Controls, Databases, DevOps, Debugging, Network Troubleshooting, Git (Version Control System)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Packt

    Linux Troubleshooting Course with Real Life Examples

    Skills you'll gain: Hardening, Performance Tuning, Systems Analysis, Virtual Environment, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Operating System Administration, Memory Management, End User Training and Support, Help Desk Support, Debugging, Service Management, User Accounts, OS Process Management, Scripting, Record Keeping, Cloud Deployment

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
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    Packt

    Linux Shell Scripting - Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Unix Shell, Linux Commands, Scripting, Linux, Scripting Languages, Unix, Command-Line Interface, OS Process Management, Computational Logic, File I/O, Programming Principles, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Linux Fundamentals: Packt
  • Linux Foundations & System Architecture: Total Seminars
  • Essential Linux Training Course: Simplilearn
  • CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005: Unit 2: Pearson
  • Getting Started with Linux Installation and Everyday Use: John Wiley & Sons
  • Windows, macOS & Linux Fundamentals : Total Seminars
  • Networking, Shell & System Management: Total Seminars
  • Linux Networking - Basics and Beyond: Pearson
  • Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Pearson
  • DevOps Foundation (Linux & Systems) - Hands-On: KodeKloud

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