Linux Basics
Part of the Beginner Foundations track
Learn the fundamentals of Linux, command-line usage, file management, permissions, software installation, and practical system tasks to confidently use Linux in daily work or technical careers.
About this course
What you'll learn
- Navigate the Linux file system using the terminal with confidence
- Create, move, copy, and delete files and directories from the command line
- Manage users, groups, and file permissions to control system access
- Install, update, and remove software using package managers
- Use pipes, redirection, and text tools to automate everyday tasks
- Apply real-world skills to set up a web server and perform a security audit
Skills you'll gain
Tools you'll learn
Details to know
Add it to your LinkedIn profile
Practical system tasks every week
Beginner-friendly pace
Get comfortable in the terminal
Linux runs most of the internet. Learn to use it confidently and you open doors in development, DevOps, and system administration.
- Stop fearing the terminal — learn exactly what every command does
- Understand permissions and users the way sysadmins and developers do
- Complete real tasks: run a web server, harden a system, manage files
- Build skills that carry directly into backend development and DevOps
There are 3 modules in this course
Work through hands-on units that build on each other — from fundamentals to a final project.
Linux FundamentalsW1
Learn Linux interface basics, file system navigation, common commands, files, folders, and terminal essentials.
Users, Permissions & Package ManagementW2
Understand users, groups, permissions, software installation, updates, and system management basics.
Shell Productivity & Real UsageW3
Use pipes, redirection, text tools, bash scripting basics, troubleshooting, and daily Linux workflows confidently.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need any prior Linux or programming experience?
No. This course starts from absolute basics — no prior Linux or coding knowledge required.
How long is the course?
Three weeks, with practical assignments and two real-world projects covering a web server setup and a security audit.
Will I get a certificate?
Yes — a shareable certificate you can add to your LinkedIn profile and resume.
What will I be able to do afterward?
Use Linux confidently for daily tasks, manage a server, control permissions, and apply command-line skills in technical roles.