Beginner Linux VM Setup Guide

I want to complete a small, beginner-friendly project in which I install Linux on my Windows PC using a virtual machine and then walk through essential terminal commands. I already have basic computer knowledge from my BCA studies, so the goal is hands-on practice rather than theory... (Budget: ₹400 - ₹750 INR, Jobs: Computer Science, Computer Support, Linux, Network Administration, Troubleshooting, Ubuntu, Virtual Machines, VMware)