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    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Introduction to Bash Shell Scripting

      Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Scripting, Linux Commands, Unix Commands, Scripting Languages, Command-Line Interface, Linux, File Management, Unix, File Systems

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      667 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      G

      Google

      Cybersécurité Google

      Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Stakeholder Communications, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Hardening, Network Security, Security Controls, Threat Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), TCP/IP, Risk Management Framework, Bash (Scripting Language), Linux, Debugging, Cybersecurity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      455 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      G

      Google Cloud

      Google Workspace Data Governance

      Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Data Loss Prevention, Gmail, Google Workspace, Information Management, Data Management, Data Security, Document Management, Records Management, Data Storage, Data Access, Data Import/Export, Email Security, System Configuration

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      654 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • P

      Packt

      Linux Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, OS Process Management, Command-Line Interface, User Accounts, File Systems, Scripting, Unix Shell, File Management, Docker (Software), Operating Systems, TCP/IP, Remote Access Systems, Containerization, System Monitoring

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Minnesota

      IT Infrastructure and Emerging Trends

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, IT Management, Information Technology, Technology Solutions, Technology Strategies, IT Infrastructure, Information Systems, Mobile Security, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Management Information Systems, Blockchain

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      480 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      K

      KodeKloud

      DevOps Mastery

      Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Linux Administration, Kubernetes, Docker (Software), CI/CD, Version Control, Ansible, Continuous Integration, Microservices, Git (Version Control System), Devops Tools, GitHub, General Networking, Containerization, Systems Administration, IT Automation, Python Programming, Programming Principles

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      169 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • B

      Board Infinity

      Generative AI in HR - Impact and Application of Gen AI

      Skills you'll gain: HR Tech, People Analytics, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resources, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement, Recruitment, Human Resource Strategy, Training Programs, Employee Training, Workforce Planning, Artificial Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Information Privacy

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
      ·
      212 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      M

      Microsoft

      Foundations of AI and Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Data Management, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Application Deployment, Data Processing, Data Cleansing, Artificial Intelligence, Data Security, Application Frameworks, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, Tensorflow, Data Pipelines, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Scalability

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      125 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of California, Irvine

      Introduction to Cybersecurity & Risk Management

      Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Risk Management, Business Continuity Planning, Asset Protection, Risk Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Risk Mitigation, Vendor Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Compliance Management, Asset Management, Regulatory Compliance, Cyber Security Policies, Supplier Management, Security Awareness, Cyber Security Strategy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      298 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado System

      Homeland Security and Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Public Safety and National Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Operations, Cyber Governance, Continuous Monitoring, NIST 800-53, Security Management, Incident Response, Technology Roadmaps, Network Infrastructure, Technology Solutions, Transportation Operations, Legal Risk

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      623 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of California, Irvine

      Salesforce Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Salesforce Development, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Relationship Management, Business Reporting, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Sales Management, Customer Engagement, Cloud-Based Integration, Security Management, Marketing Automation, User Accounts, Data Security, Account Management

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      212 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      D

      DeepLearning.AI

      Team Software Engineering with AI

      Skills you'll gain: Software Documentation, Collaborative Software, Software Testing, Technical Documentation, Large Language Modeling, Dependency Analysis, Software Development Tools, Security Testing, Debugging, Maintainability, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      119 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Introduction to Bash Shell Scripting: Coursera Project Network
    • Cybersécurité Google: Google
    • Google Workspace Data Governance: Google Cloud
    • Linux Fundamentals: Packt
    • IT Infrastructure and Emerging Trends: University of Minnesota
    • DevOps Mastery: KodeKloud
    • Generative AI in HR - Impact and Application of Gen AI: Board Infinity
    • Foundations of AI and Machine Learning: Microsoft
    • Introduction to Cybersecurity & Risk Management: University of California, Irvine
    • Homeland Security and Cybersecurity: University of Colorado System

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