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    Master the basics of Linux for beginners. Learn about the Linux operating system, file systems, and basic commands.

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      Rice University

      Finance for Non-Finance Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Finance, Financial Modeling, Cash Flows, Spreadsheet Software, Return On Investment, Corporate Finance, Financial Statements, Business Valuation, Financial Accounting, Risk Analysis

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Getting Started with Google Kubernetes Engine

      Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Identity and Access Management, Containerization, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Application Deployment, Cloud Management, Command-Line Interface, Continuous Delivery

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Osmosis

      COVID-19: What You Need to Know

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Systems, Community Health, Maternal Health, Health Care, Patient Evaluation, General Medicine, Patient Treatment

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Berklee

      Developing Your Musicianship

      Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music, Music Performance, Peer Review

      4.8
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Microsoft

      Introduction to Computers and Operating Systems and Security

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Security, Information Systems, Computer Systems, Computer Security Awareness Training, Business Software, Information Systems Security, Data Ethics, Operating Systems, Information Technology, Data Storage, Servers, Computer Hardware, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Storage, Cloud Computing, Computer Architecture

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Financial Analysis - Skills for Success

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Performance Measurement, Financial Analysis, Variance Analysis, Management Accounting, Finance, Return On Investment, Income Statement, Budgeting, Balance Sheet, Financial Management, Accounting, Financial Forecasting, Performance Analysis, Financial Modeling, Financial Statements, Organizational Strategy, Cost Accounting, Equities, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      435 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to Embedded Systems Software and Development Environments

      Skills you'll gain: Code Review, Embedded Systems, Git (Version Control System), Software Configuration Management, Development Environment, C (Programming Language), Build Tools, Software Development Tools, Software Design, Hardware Architecture, Computer Architecture, Statistical Programming, Debugging, Command-Line Interface

      4.5
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      642 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Interactivity with JavaScript

      Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Javascript, Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Event-Driven Programming, Interactive Design, Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Data Structures, Programming Principles

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Matrix Algebra for Engineers

      Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Engineering Calculations, Algebra, Advanced Mathematics, Engineering Analysis, General Mathematics, Applied Mathematics

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Introduction to C# Programming and Unity

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C# (Programming Language), Debugging, Video Game Development, Game Design, Programming Principles, Application Development, Integrated Development Environments, Microsoft Development Tools, Data Storage, Computer Programming Tools, Scripting, Development Environment

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The George Washington University

      Essentials in Clinical Simulations Across the Health Professions

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Experience, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Care Administration, Medical Equipment and Technology, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Nursing, Health And Safety Standards, Emerging Technologies

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

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      Northwestern University

      What is Social?

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Target Audience, Social Media Management, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Content Strategy, Community Development, Market Analysis, Market Trend, Digital Transformation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Finance for Non-Finance Professionals: Rice University
    • Getting Started with Google Kubernetes Engine: Google Cloud
    • COVID-19: What You Need to Know: Osmosis
    • Developing Your Musicianship: Berklee
    • Introduction to Computers and Operating Systems and Security: Microsoft
    • Financial Analysis - Skills for Success: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Introduction to Embedded Systems Software and Development Environments: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Interactivity with JavaScript: University of Michigan
    • Matrix Algebra for Engineers: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Introduction to C# Programming and Unity: University of Colorado System

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