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      IBM

      Linux System Administration with IBM Power Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux, Linux Commands, Virtualization, Systems Administration, Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing, System Monitoring, Software Installation, System Configuration

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      128 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Linux Cloud and DevOps

      Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Linux, Cloud Computing Architecture, DevOps, Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Linux Administration, Cloud Infrastructure, Containerization, Cloud Platforms, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Software As A Service, Virtual Machines, Platform As A Service (PaaS)

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      156 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Practical Introduction to the Command Line

      Skills you'll gain: Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, Unix, Bash (Scripting Language), File Management, Shell Script, Linux Commands

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      379 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Yale University

      A Law Student's Toolkit

      Skills you'll gain: Legal Strategy, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Case Law, Civil Procedures, Policy Analysis, Learning Strategies, Economics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.5K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Codio

      Unix and Bash for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, User Accounts, Unix Commands, Unix, Bash (Scripting Language), Command-Line Interface, Kubernetes, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, OS Process Management, Version Control, Firewall, Docker (Software), Containerization, Network Monitoring, Unix Shell, TCP/IP, Application Deployment, Data Storage, Network Protocols

      4
      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      99 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Fundamentals of Music Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Classical Music, Musical Composition

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • A

      Amazon Web Services

      AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Amazon CloudWatch, Public Cloud, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Infrastructure, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Management, Cloud Security, Amazon S3, Cloud Computing Architecture, Continuous Monitoring, Scalability

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.9K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Introduction to Data Analysis using Microsoft Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Mining

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      4K reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Pennsylvania

      English for Journalism

      Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Research, Oral Expression, Interviewing Skills, Vocabulary, Writing, Media and Communications, Grammar, Electronic Media, Digital Publishing, English Language, Storytelling, Editing, Proofreading, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Linux Foundation

      Open Source Software Development Methods

      Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, GitHub, CI/CD, Git (Version Control System), Collaborative Software, Software Development Methodologies, Software Development Life Cycle, Linux, Technical Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.5K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      ESSEC Business School

      Basics of entrepreneurship: thinking and doing

      Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Business Risk Management, Risk Management, Teamwork, Design Thinking, Ideation, Planning, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, New Business Development, Creative Thinking, Decision Making, Open Mindset, Lean Methodologies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      61 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Illinois Tech

      Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1b

      Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, General Networking, Wireless Networks, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Protocols, Local Area Networks, TCP/IP, Network Routers, Network Switches, Wide Area Networks, System Configuration, Servers

      Build toward a degree

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      289 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Linux System Administration with IBM Power Systems: IBM
    • Linux Cloud and DevOps: LearnQuest
    • Practical Introduction to the Command Line: Coursera Project Network
    • A Law Student's Toolkit: Yale University
    • Unix and Bash for Beginners: Codio
    • Fundamentals of Music Theory: The University of Edinburgh
    • AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials: Amazon Web Services
    • Introduction to Data Analysis using Microsoft Excel: Coursera Project Network
    • English for Journalism: University of Pennsylvania
    • Open Source Software Development Methods: The Linux Foundation

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