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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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      Coursera Project Network

      Getting Started with R

      Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, R Programming, Data Analysis, Statistical Programming, Data Analysis Software, Data Structures, Software Installation, Programming Principles, Data Science, Package and Software Management

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      381 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      Foundations of Linux

      Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Package and Software Management, Linux, Linux Commands, Unix Commands, Unix, File Systems, Software Installation, Operating Systems, Unix Shell, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, File Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Salesforce

      Reports, Dashboards, and Customer Success in Salesforce

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Success Management, Salesforce, Dashboard, Sales Support, Sales Operations, Sales Management, Customer Relationship Management, Sales Process, Data Visualization, Sales, Customer Support, Business Reporting, Customer Service, Data-Driven Decision-Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      249 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Numerical Methods for Engineers

      Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Numerical Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Linear Algebra, Engineering Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Differential Equations, Integral Calculus, Scripting, Calculus, Computational Thinking, Plot (Graphics), Algorithms

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      393 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of California, Davis

      SQL for Data Science Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Data Storytelling, SQL, Data Analysis, Data Import/Export, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Descriptive Statistics, Data Wrangling, Data Manipulation, Statistical Methods, Proposal Writing, Business Metrics, Target Audience

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      239 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      U

      University of Western Australia

      Blood Film Morphology - A Practical Guide

      Skills you'll gain: Pathology, Maternal Health, Clinical Laboratory Science, Blood Collection, Medical Laboratory, Child Health, Laboratory Testing, Image Analysis, Microbiology, Pediatrics, Infectious Diseases, Laboratory Equipment

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      102 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Meta

      Python Data Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Analytics, Data Science, Data Cleansing, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Jupyter, Data Manipulation, Data Processing, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Development Environment

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      216 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      KodeKloud

      DevOps Mastery

      Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, Terraform, Linux Administration, Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Docker (Software), Git (Version Control System), Ansible, Linux, Linux Commands, GitHub, Microservices, CI/CD, Containerization, Version Control, Package and Software Management, Continuous Integration, Systems Administration, DevOps, Computational Logic

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      192 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Cisco Learning and Certifications

      Security Operations Center (SOC)

      Skills you'll gain: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Operations, Incident Response, Automation, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Computer Security Incident Management, System Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Network Monitoring

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      291 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Digital Marketing Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Media Strategy, Marketing Analytics, Digital Marketing, Marketing Planning, Campaign Management, Marketing Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Content Strategy, Test Planning, Marketing Effectiveness, Customer Analysis, Business Research, Competitive Analysis, Report Writing, Data Collection

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      601 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of California, Irvine

      Salesforce Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Salesforce Development, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Relationship Management, Sales Enablement, Marketing Automation, Data Management, Data Security, Customer Engagement, Enterprise Application Management, User Accounts, Presentations, Security Management, Cloud Computing, Account Management, Automation

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      212 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Microsoft Excel VBA and Macros

      Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Microsoft Excel, Strategic Decision-Making, Excel Formulas, Productivity Software, Business Process Automation, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Automation, Process Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      184 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Getting Started with R: Coursera Project Network
    • Foundations of Linux: Packt
    • Reports, Dashboards, and Customer Success in Salesforce: Salesforce
    • Numerical Methods for Engineers: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • SQL for Data Science Capstone Project: University of California, Davis
    • Blood Film Morphology - A Practical Guide: University of Western Australia
    • Python Data Analytics: Meta
    • DevOps Mastery: KodeKloud
    • Security Operations Center (SOC): Cisco Learning and Certifications
    • Digital Marketing Capstone: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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