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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

    • Status: Free
      Free
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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

    • Status: New
      New
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      Free Trial
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      IBM

      Exploitation and Penetration Testing with Metasploit

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Network Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Testing, Security Engineering, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Web Applications, USB, Software Installation, Command-Line Interface, System Configuration

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      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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      2.8K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
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      Packt

      Modern HTML & CSS From The Beginning 2.0

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development Tools, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Design, Version Control, GitHub, Front-End Web Development, Web Development, Development Environment, Web Design and Development, Javascript, Mobile Development, Application Deployment, Animations, Semantic Web, User Interface (UI), Typography

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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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

    • E

      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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      Coursera Project Network

      Advanced Commands in Linux

      Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Linux, Command-Line Interface, Linux Administration, OS Process Management, System Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), File Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: New
      New
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      Packt

      Cisco Certified DevNet Associate (200-901)

      Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Software Development Methodologies, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Application Deployment, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), CI/CD, Docker (Software), Bash (Scripting Language), Cloud Development, Development Environment, DevOps, TCP/IP, OSI Models, Software Development, General Networking, Application Programming Interface (API), Version Control, Agile Methodology, IT Automation, Network Administration

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Emory University

      Management Consulting

      Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Presentations, Microsoft PowerPoint, Management Consulting, Executive Presence, Business Consulting, Benchmarking, Microsoft Excel, Storytelling, Data Storytelling, Proposal Development, Oral Expression, Business Research, Interviewing Skills, Six Sigma Methodology, Consultative Approaches, Analytical Skills, Data Quality, Professional Networking, Business Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.9K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: New
      New
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      Coursera Instructor Network

      ServiceNow Basics: IT Automation & AI-Powered Workflows

      Skills you'll gain: ServiceNow, IT Automation, Workflow Management, IT Service Management, Digital Transformation, Business Process Automation, Automation, Self Service Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Service Improvement, Operational Efficiency, Predictive Modeling, Incident Management, Change Management, Performance Analysis

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Fundamentals of Music Theory: The University of Edinburgh
    • Introduction to Data Analysis using Microsoft Excel: Coursera Project Network
    • Exploitation and Penetration Testing with Metasploit: IBM
    • English for Journalism: University of Pennsylvania
    • Modern HTML & CSS From The Beginning 2.0: Packt
    • Open Source Software Development Methods: The Linux Foundation
    • Basics of entrepreneurship: thinking and doing : ESSEC Business School
    • Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1b: Illinois Tech
    • Advanced Commands in Linux: Coursera Project Network
    • Cisco Certified DevNet Associate (200-901): Packt

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