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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Precision Bookkeeping: Records, Reconciliation, Reporting

      Skills you'll gain: Reconciliation, Accounting Records, Bookkeeping, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Financial Data, Compliance Management, Financial Statements, Internal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Automation

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      95 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Michigan State University

      Cameras, Exposure, and Photography

      Skills you'll gain: Photography, Peer Review, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Creativity, File Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      5.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Ethical Hacking Foundations & Network Security

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Network Security, Wireless Networks, Cybersecurity, Linux, Vulnerability Assessments, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Network Analysis, Encryption, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), System Configuration, Security Software, Software Installation, File Management, Virtual Machines

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Introduction to Data Analysis using Microsoft Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Mining

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      4K reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Fundamentals of Music Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Classical Music, Musical Composition

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      CyberPatriot

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Microsoft Windows, Computer Security Awareness Training, Information Systems Security, Linux, Network Security, Linux Commands, Data Ethics, Data Security, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Hardening, Command-Line Interface, Virtual Machines, Operating Systems, Personally Identifiable Information, User Accounts, Computer Hardware, File Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Podman for the Absolute Beginners - Hands-On DevOps

      Skills you'll gain: Containerization, Docker (Software), Development Environment, Application Deployment, Software Installation, Linux, DevOps, Package and Software Management, Data Management, Data Storage, Command-Line Interface, Cross Platform Development, Network Administration

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Using Basic Formulas and Functions in Microsoft Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft 365, Data Analysis Software, Gross Profit, Business Mathematics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      2.3K reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      Java Fundamentals - Getting Started with Java

      Skills you'll gain: Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Development Life Cycle, Program Development, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Software Development, Integrated Development Environments, Linux, Command-Line Interface

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Docker Fundamentals - Understanding Containers and Images

      Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Application Deployment, Command-Line Interface, Development Environment, Nginx, Software Installation, Node.JS, Linux, React.js

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      The Docker Masterclass for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), CI/CD, Containerization, Development Environment, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Integration, Devops Tools, DevOps, Application Deployment, Linux, Software Development Tools, Linux Commands, Microsoft Development Tools, Command-Line Interface

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      C# Basics For Absolute Beginners in C# and .NET

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Development Environment, .NET Framework, C# (Programming Language), Integrated Development Environments, Microsoft Visual Studio, Programming Principles

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Precision Bookkeeping: Records, Reconciliation, Reporting: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Cameras, Exposure, and Photography: Michigan State University
    • Ethical Hacking Foundations & Network Security: Packt
    • Introduction to Data Analysis using Microsoft Excel: Coursera Project Network
    • Fundamentals of Music Theory: The University of Edinburgh
    • CyberPatriot: Packt
    • Podman for the Absolute Beginners - Hands-On DevOps: Packt
    • Using Basic Formulas and Functions in Microsoft Excel: Coursera Project Network
    • Java Fundamentals - Getting Started with Java: Packt
    • Docker Fundamentals - Understanding Containers and Images: Packt

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