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    UiPath

    RPA Basics and Introduction to UiPath

    Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Automation, Business Process Automation, Software Development Tools, User Interface (UI), Software Installation, Version Control, Debugging

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    389 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Simplilearn

    Master Basics of Cybersecurity Fundamentals Training

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Data Encryption Standard, Threat Modeling, Cryptography, Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Databases, Malware Protection, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Application Security, Security Engineering, Authentications, Data Structures, Data Integrity, Artificial Intelligence, SQL

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Building Linux Servers: DHCP, DNS, and Directory Services

    Skills you'll gain: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Linux Servers, User Accounts, Virtualization, Linux Administration, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Group Policy, Server Administration, Performance Tuning, Virtual Machines, Systems Administration, Linux, Network Administration, Network Architecture, System Configuration, Network Security, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Disaster Recovery, Large Language Modeling

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Basics of Cost Accounting: Product Costing

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Accounting, Management Accounting, Cost Management, Accounting, Product Planning, Resource Allocation, Depreciation, Production Process, Financial Accounting, Operating Expense

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    167 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    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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    77 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Dartmouth College

    C Programming: Using Linux Tools and Libraries - 7

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, C (Programming Language), Linux, Embedded Systems, Build Tools, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, Program Development, Software Installation, Application Development, File Systems, Computer Programming, Debugging

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    AI Basics and Tools for Creativity

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Image Analysis, Creativity, Prompt Engineering, Design Software, Responsible AI, Innovation, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    41 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Introduction to Computers

    Skills you'll gain: Business Software, Computer Hardware, Generative AI, Operating Systems, Data Storage Technologies, Computer Systems, Data Maintenance, Enterprise Security, System Software, Information Technology, Computer Architecture, Data Storage, System Configuration, Technical Support and Services, Microsoft Windows, Servers, Cybersecurity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    893 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Introduction to Java and Programming Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Eclipse (Software), Integrated Development Environments, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Environment, Program Development, Software Installation, Debugging, Computer Programming

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ISAE-SUPAERO

    New Space: Access to space - Basics

    Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Engineering, Strategic Partnership, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Cost Reduction, Physics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera Project Network

    Web Development in React.js: Development Basics

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, JavaScript Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, Javascript, UI Components, Programming Principles

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera Project Network

    Build a Guessing Game in C# on Linux

    Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Microsoft Visual Studio, .NET Framework, Game Design, Programming Principles, Linux, Application Development, Cross Platform Development

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • RPA Basics and Introduction to UiPath: UiPath
  • Master Basics of Cybersecurity Fundamentals Training: Simplilearn
  • Building Linux Servers: DHCP, DNS, and Directory Services: Pearson
  • Basics of Cost Accounting: Product Costing: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • Basics of entrepreneurship: thinking and doing : ESSEC Business School
  • C Programming: Using Linux Tools and Libraries - 7: Dartmouth College
  • AI Basics and Tools for Creativity: University of Michigan
  • Introduction to Computers: Microsoft
  • Introduction to Java and Programming Basics: Packt
  • New Space: Access to space - Basics: ISAE-SUPAERO

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