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Kali Linux Courses

Kali Linux courses can help you learn penetration testing, network security, vulnerability assessment, and ethical hacking techniques. You can build skills in using command-line tools, scripting for automation, and analyzing security protocols. Many courses introduce tools like Metasploit, Wireshark, and Nmap, demonstrating how these skills are applied in real-world security assessments and threat analysis.

Popular Kali Linux Courses and Certifications


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    Coursera

    Linux: Introduction to Shell Scripting for DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Unix Shell, Linux Commands, Linux, Scripting, Unix Commands, DevOps, Test Script Development, Devops Tools, Scripting Languages, File Management, Unix, Command-Line Interface, File I/O

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    86 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    LPIC-2 Linux Engineer (201-450)

    Skills you'll gain: Data Maintenance, Operating System Administration, Linux Commands, iSCSI Configuration, Network Support, File Management, System Software, Software Installation, Encryption, Data Loss Prevention

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Files and directories in the Linux filesystem

    Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Linux, Linux Commands, File Management, Linux Administration, Operating Systems, Unix, Command-Line Interface, Authorization (Computing), Data Storage

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    K

    KodeKloud

    DevOps Pro: Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD & IaC

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Bash (Scripting Language), Jenkins, Terraform, Continuous Integration, Web Servers, Amazon CloudWatch, IT Automation, Linux Commands, Nginx, Cloud Deployment, Operating System Administration, Firewall, DevOps, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Systems Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Git (Version Control System), Data Storage, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Packt

    Linux Troubleshooting Course with Real Life Examples

    Skills you'll gain: Hardening, Performance Tuning, Systems Analysis, Technical Support and Services, Virtual Environment, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Operating System Administration, Memory Management, Debugging, Service Management, User Accounts, OS Process Management, Scripting, Record Keeping, Configuration Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Pearson

    Linux Networking - Basics and Beyond: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Systems Analysis, Linux, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Virtual Networking, Network Analysis, Linux Administration, Virtual Machines, General Networking, Networking Hardware, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Network Support, Virtualization, System Configuration, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Model, Software Installation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Pearson

    Linux Networking - Basics and Beyond: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Linux, Linux Commands, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), General Networking, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Network Administration, Ubuntu, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Servers, System Configuration, Control Panels, Network Analysis, Command-Line Interface, YAML

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    D

    Dartmouth College

    C Programming: Using Linux Tools and Libraries - 7

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Embedded Software, C and C++, C (Programming Language), Linux, Embedded Systems, System Programming, Build Tools, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, Program Development, Computer Programming Tools, Code Reusability, Software Installation, Development Environment, Application Development, Make.com, Computer Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    34 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Pearson

    Linux Networking - Basics and Beyond: Unit 4

    Skills you'll gain: Apache, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Linux Servers, Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Commands, Web Servers, Remote Access Systems, Command-Line Interface, VPN Clients, File Management, Data Import/Export, Network Protocols, Network Performance Management, Web Development Tools, Cryptographic Protocols, Authentications, Information Privacy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Pearson

    Linux Networking - Basics and Beyond: Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Network Administration, Unix Shell, Network Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    The Bash Shell and Basic Scripting in Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Systems Administration, Shell Script, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Unix Shell, Linux, Unix, Scripting, Scripting Languages, IT Automation, File I/O

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    31 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    R

    Red Hat

    Linux and Private Cloud Administration on IBM Power Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux, Private Cloud, Linux Administration, Package and Software Management, Bash (Scripting Language), Command-Line Interface, Operating System Administration, File Systems, Linux Commands, Linux Servers, User Accounts, IBM Cloud, Unix Shell, File Management, OS Process Management, User Provisioning, Cloud Management, Virtualization, Cloud Computing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    241 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Linux: Introduction to Shell Scripting for DevOps: Coursera
  • LPIC-2 Linux Engineer (201-450): Packt
  • Files and directories in the Linux filesystem: Coursera
  • DevOps Pro: Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD & IaC: KodeKloud
  • Linux Troubleshooting Course with Real Life Examples: Packt
  • Linux Networking - Basics and Beyond: Unit 1: Pearson
  • Linux Networking - Basics and Beyond: Unit 2: Pearson
  • C Programming: Using Linux Tools and Libraries - 7: Dartmouth College
  • Linux Networking - Basics and Beyond: Unit 4: Pearson
  • Linux Networking - Basics and Beyond: Unit 3: Pearson

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