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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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      Yale University

      Rocket Science for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Wireless Networks, Geospatial Information and Technology, Electronic Components, Mechanics, Telecommunications, Spatial Analysis, Environmental Monitoring, Physics, Electric Power Systems

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      612 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      FinTech Law and Policy

      Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Financial Regulation, Payment Systems, Financial Regulations, Mobile Banking, Financial Services, Bank Regulations, Banking, Consumer Lending, Payment Processing, Banking Services, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, General Lending, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Blockchain, Regulatory Requirements, Wealth Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      874 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Codio

      Intro to Operating Systems 2: Memory Management

      Skills you'll gain: Operating Systems, Performance Tuning, System Programming, Build Tools, C (Programming Language), Virtualization, Linux, Computer Architecture, File Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      58 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Survey Data Collection and Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Sample Size Determination, Surveys, Survey Creation, Data Analysis Software, Data Collection, Research Methodologies, Statistical Analysis, Research, Stata, Research Design, Interviewing Skills, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Descriptive Statistics, Data Quality, Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, R Programming

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Wonders of Ancient Egypt

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Ancient History, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, World History, Timelines, Research Methodologies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Pennsylvania State University

      Dairy Production and Management

      Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Sustainability Reporting, Manufacturing and Production, Nutrition and Diet, Production Management, Environment, Production Process, Operating Cost, Life Sciences, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Economics, Molecular Biology

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

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      Rice University

      Mindfulness and Well-being: Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Mindfulness, Mental Health, Personal Development, Stress Management, Cognitive flexibility, Overcoming Obstacles, Emotional Intelligence, Persistence, Prioritization

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

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      LearnQuest

      Securing Linux Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Public Key Infrastructure, Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Servers, Firewall, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Identity and Access Management, Security Controls, File Management, Remote Access Systems, System Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Data Storage Technologies, User Accounts, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Encryption, Information Technology

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      111 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      Linux Cloud and DevOps

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

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      157 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Akamai Technologies, Inc.

      Akamai Network Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Linux, Security Management, Network Security, Relational Databases, SQL, Remote Access Systems, Network Troubleshooting, General Networking, Database Management, File Management, File Systems, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Administration, Computer Networking, Authentications, Network Architecture, Linux Administration, Scripting, Scripting Languages, MySQL

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      261 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Preparation for CompTIA A+ Certification

      Skills you'll gain: Desktop Support, Hardware Troubleshooting, Network Support, Network Troubleshooting, Information Technology Operations, Microsoft Windows, Mobile Security, Computer Hardware, Technical Support and Services, System Configuration, Networking Hardware, Technical Support, Network Security, Operating Systems, Firewall, Windows Servers, Linux, Mac OS, Software Installation, System Support

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      228 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University at Buffalo

      Computer Vision Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Computer Graphics, Color Theory, Computer Science, Matlab, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Programming, Artificial Neural Networks, Calculus, Probability & Statistics

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Rocket Science for Everyone: Yale University
    • FinTech Law and Policy: Duke University
    • Intro to Operating Systems 2: Memory Management: Codio
    • Survey Data Collection and Analytics: University of Michigan
    • Wonders of Ancient Egypt: University of Pennsylvania
    • Dairy Production and Management: The Pennsylvania State University
    • Mindfulness and Well-being: Foundations: Rice University
    • Securing Linux Systems: LearnQuest
    • Linux Cloud and DevOps: LearnQuest
    • Akamai Network Engineering: Akamai Technologies, Inc.

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