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      IBM

      Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux

      Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Network Monitoring, System Configuration, Automation, Virtual Machines

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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Genomic Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Unix Commands, Biostatistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Unix, Data Science, Data Management, Statistical Methods, Molecular Biology, Command-Line Interface, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Linux Commands, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Modeling, Data Structures, R Programming, Computational Thinking, Jupyter, Python Programming

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      6.7K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Illinois Tech

      Hardware and Operating System Foundations II

      Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, User Accounts, Command-Line Interface, Systems Administration, Operating Systems, Service Management, System Configuration, Package and Software Management, System Monitoring, Graphical Tools, Software Installation, File Management

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      59 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Red Hat

      Fundamentals of Red Hat Enterprise Linux

      Skills you'll gain: Linux, Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux Commands, User Accounts, OS Process Management, Command-Line Interface, File Management, Unix Shell, Systems Administration, Identity and Access Management, System Monitoring, Network Administration, General Networking, Firewall, Open Source Technology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      68 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Michigan State University

      Photography Basics and Beyond: From Smartphone to DSLR

      Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Photography, Photo Editing, Peer Review, Graphic and Visual Design, Post-Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Color Theory, Digital Design, File Management, Adobe Creative Cloud, Creativity, Social Media, Storytelling, Content Creation, Copywriting, Information Privacy, Writing, Web Design and Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      6.6K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      AI For Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Market Opportunities, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Team Building, Machine Learning, Strategic Thinking, Data Science, Needs Assessment, Deep Learning, Business Ethics, Artificial Neural Networks, Engineering Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      49K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Introduction to Hardware and Operating Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Peripheral Devices, Technical Support, Computer Hardware, Disaster Recovery, System Configuration, Hardware Troubleshooting, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Linux, Networking Hardware, Computer Architecture, Mac OS, User Accounts

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.9K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      React Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Mobile Development, React.js, Web Applications, Event-Driven Programming, Application Development, UI Components, Front-End Web Development, HTML and CSS, Javascript

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Introduction to Computers

      Skills you'll gain: Business Software, Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Generative AI, Operating Systems, Data Storage Technologies, Data Loss Prevention, Computer Systems, Enterprise Security, Information Technology, OS Process Management, Computer Architecture, System Configuration, Microsoft Windows, Technical Support, Servers, Cybersecurity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      766 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      An Introduction to Programming the Internet of Things (IOT)

      Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Embedded Systems, Linux, Internet Of Things, Embedded Software, Functional Requirement, Debugging, General Networking, Hardware Design, Systems Design, Operating Systems, Requirements Analysis, Electronic Hardware, System Design and Implementation, C (Programming Language), Basic Electrical Systems, Application Programming Interface (API), TCP/IP, Integrated Development Environments, Python Programming

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      20K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The Linux Foundation

      Linux for Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux, Command-Line Interface, File Systems, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, User Accounts, System Configuration, Unix Shell, Performance Tuning, System Monitoring, Operating Systems, Networking Hardware

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      IBM Cybersecurity Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Hunting, Incident Response, IT Service Management, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Endpoint Security, Malware Protection, Penetration Testing, Linux, Computer Security Incident Management, Database Management, Network Security, Networking Hardware, TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Interviewing Skills, Cyber Security Assessment

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      26K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux: IBM
    • Genomic Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
    • Hardware and Operating System Foundations II: Illinois Tech
    • Fundamentals of Red Hat Enterprise Linux: Red Hat
    • Photography Basics and Beyond: From Smartphone to DSLR: Michigan State University
    • AI For Everyone: DeepLearning.AI
    • Introduction to Hardware and Operating Systems: IBM
    • React Basics: Meta
    • Introduction to Computers: Microsoft
    • An Introduction to Programming the Internet of Things (IOT): University of California, Irvine

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