Free Online Course from edX: Introduction to Linux

EdX offers an online free course about Linux. This course explores the various tools and techniques commonly used by Linux system administrators and end users to achieve their day-to-day work in a Linux environment. It is designed for experienced computer users who have limited or no previous exposure to Linux, whether they are working in an individual or Enterprise environment.

Upon completion of this training you should have a good working knowledge of Linux, from both a graphical and command line perspective, allowing you to easily navigate through any of the major Linux distributions. You will be able to continue your progress as either a user, system administrator or developer using the acquired skill set.

What you'll learn:

[1] A good working knowledge of Linux.

[2] How to navigate through major Linux distributions.

[3] System configurations and graphical interface of Linux.

[4] Basic command line operations.

[5] Common applications of Linux.

Prerequisites:

None. However, the course does assume familiarity with computers and common software, such as would be had from daily computer use.

About edX:

EdX is an online learning destination and a massive open online course provider, it is founded by Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 2012. edX offers high-quality courses from the world’s best universities and institutions to learners everywhere. It is open to students from around the world, who are interested in different fields like computer science, languages, engineering, psychology, writing, electronics, biology or marketing. With more than 130 global partners, edX counts the world’s leading universities, nonprofits, and institutions as their partners to provide the best online courses on the Web.

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