Linux commands courses can help you learn file management, system navigation, process control, and user permissions. You can build skills in scripting with Bash, automating tasks, and managing software packages. Many courses introduce tools like the command line interface, text editors such as Vim or Nano, and version control systems like Git, showing how these skills are applied in practical work, from server management to software development.

Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Ansible, Linux Administration, Containerization, Linux, Linux Servers, GitLab, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Devops Tools, Operating System Administration, CI/CD, DevOps, Continuous Integration, Linux Commands, IT Automation, Infrastructure Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), System Monitoring, Network Security, Continuous Monitoring
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

KodeKloud
Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Collaborative Software, DevOps, Continuous Integration, File Management, Software Installation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: Development Environment, Software Development Methodologies, CI/CD, DevOps, IT Automation, Software Engineering Tools, Version Control, Continuous Integration, Network Engineering, Docker (Software), Software Development, Virtual Environment, Git (Version Control System), Waterfall Methodology, Agile Methodology, Virtual Machines, Software Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Authentications, Exploit development, Penetration Testing, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Code Review, Vulnerability Management, Secure Coding, Authorization (Computing), Java, Java Programming, Dependency Analysis, Docker (Software), JSON, Git (Version Control System)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Software Installation, Data Analysis, Analysis, Scientific Methods, User Interface (UI)
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Command-Line Interface, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Local Area Networks, Firewall, Windows PowerShell, Hardening, Threat Detection, Linux, Penetration Testing, Network Architecture, Wireless Networks, Vulnerability Assessments, System Configuration, IT Automation, Encryption, Network Analysis, Public Key Infrastructure
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Unix Commands, Unix, Unix Shell, File I/O, User Accounts, Linux, Operating System Administration, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, File Systems, Systems Administration, File Management, System Configuration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, Containerization, Docker (Software), Cloud Applications, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Continuous Deployment, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Command-Line Interface
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: Vibe coding, Microsoft Copilot, GitHub, Code Review, AI Personalization, Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming Tools, Application Development, Software Development, Web Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Event Monitoring, Threat Detection, General Networking, Network Security, Network Administration, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security, Technical Support and Services, Data Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Security, Metasploit, Penetration Testing, Network Administration, Software Installation, System Configuration, Cyber Security Policies, Authentications, Integration Testing, Linux
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Continuous Integration, CI/CD, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Deployment, Integration Testing, DevOps, Continuous Monitoring, System Monitoring, Docker (Software), Application Deployment, Security Controls, GitHub, Automation, Version Control
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks