Ubuntu Server and Desktop for Absolute Beginners

Your Complete Beginner’s Guide to Getting Started with Ubuntu Server and Ubuntu Desktop! No Linux Experience Needed!

Are you curious about Linux but not sure where to begin? Whether you're new to technology or just new to Linux, this course is designed to take you from absolute beginner to confident user — with no prior experience required.

In this hands-on course, you’ll learn how to use both Ubuntu Desktop and Ubuntu Server, two of the most popular Linux distributions in the world. We'll also be using the latest 24.04 LTS Version. You’ll start with the basics: what Linux is, how Ubuntu fits in, and how to install both the Desktop and Server editions. From there, we’ll guide you through the essentials of using the graphical interface (GUI) on Ubuntu Desktop and the powerful command line (terminal) on Ubuntu Server.

You’ll learn how to:

• Install and set up Ubuntu Desktop and Ubuntu Server (step-by-step)

• Navigate the Linux file system and understand key directories

• Create and manage users and passwords

• Use basic terminal commands to manage files and directories

• Update and secure your Ubuntu system

• Install software and use common tools

• Understand the difference between Desktop vs. Server vs. Core

• Set up simple remote access with SSH

• Get started with real-world tasks like web browsing, file sharing, and basic server functions

This course is perfect for students, hobbyists, career changers, and IT newcomers who want to understand how Linux works from both a personal and professional perspective.

By the end of the course, you’ll be comfortable using Ubuntu in real-world situations and ready to explore more advanced Linux topics.

Complete the course and earn your Certificate of Completion — your first step into the world of Linux!

Let’s get started — Linux is easier than you think!