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Linux courses can help you learn system administration, shell scripting, file management, and network configuration. You can build skills in user permissions, process management, and troubleshooting system issues. Many courses introduce tools like the command line interface, Git for version control, and various Linux distributions, providing practical experience in managing servers and automating tasks.

Popular Linux Courses and Certifications


  • G

    Google Cloud

    Orchestrating the Cloud with Kubernetes

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Cloud-Native Computing, Microservices, Containerization, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Management, Service Management, Managed Services

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Pittsburgh

    Cloud Computing for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Cloud Computing, Cloud Deployment, Apache Spark, Web Services, Cloud Technologies, Cloud Services, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing Architecture, PySpark, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Development, Distributed Computing, Data Processing, Cloud Storage, Docker (Software), Virtualization, Containerization, Restful API, Data Architecture

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Deploying Redis Enterprise for GKE and Serverless App on Anthos Bare Metal

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Kubernetes, Cloud Management, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Google Cloud Platform, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Deployment, Virtual Machines, Istio, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Application Deployment, Virtual Networking, Serverless Computing, Redis, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Linux

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Preview
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    C

    Coursera

    .NET & .NET Core Mastery: Cross-Platform Development

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Containerization, Cloud Deployment, Docker (Software), .NET Framework, Performance Tuning, Application Development, C# (Programming Language), Application Frameworks, Development Environment, Scalability, Web Applications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    G

    Google

    Network Monitoring and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Linux Commands

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Getting Started with Redis and RediSearch

    Skills you'll gain: Redis, Data Import/Export, Query Languages, Data Store, Data Maintenance, Google Cloud Platform, Docker (Software), NoSQL, Data Management, Database Administration

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    W

    Whizlabs

    Google Cloud DevOps Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: DevOps, CI/CD, Containerization, Devops Tools, Continuous Integration, Cloud Security, Kubernetes, Software Development, Google Cloud Platform, Continuous Delivery, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Services, General Networking, System Monitoring, Identity and Access Management

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    J
    F

    Multiple educators

    Enhancing Reproducible Science with GitHub and Docker

    Skills you'll gain: Code Review, Version Control, GitHub, Package and Software Management, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Open Source Technology, Code Reusability, Development Environment, Continuous Deployment, Secure Coding, Application Deployment, Software Development Tools, Docker (Software), Containerization, Data Sharing, Git (Version Control System), Automation, Software Documentation, Technical Documentation

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Codio

    Connecting to Devices and Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Ubuntu, Network Monitoring, TCP/IP, Networking Hardware, Data Storage, Network Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, Unix, General Networking, Linux, Network Support, File Systems, Linux Administration, Unix Commands, Computer Networking, Unix Shell, Command-Line Interface, Data Storage Technologies, Shell Script

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Cybersecurity Foundations: Threats Networks, and IoT Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Exploitation techniques, Border Gateway Protocol, Malware Protection, Cybersecurity, Routing Protocols, TCP/IP, Internet Of Things, Network Security, Cyber Attacks, Threat Detection, Network Monitoring, Network Routing, Network Analysis, Cyber Risk, Network Protocols, Docker (Software), Containerization

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Bioinformatics Methods for Transcriptomics

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, R (Software), Molecular Biology, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Analysis, Data Mapping, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Statistical Methods, Analysis, Command-Line Interface, Data Processing, Linux Commands, Linux

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Pearson

    Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD): Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Containerization, Docker (Software), Development Environment, Application Deployment, Software Development

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular Linux courses

  • Orchestrating the Cloud with Kubernetes: Google Cloud
  • Cloud Computing for Data Science: University of Pittsburgh
  • Deploying Redis Enterprise for GKE and Serverless App on Anthos Bare Metal: Google Cloud
  • .NET & .NET Core Mastery: Cross-Platform Development: Coursera
  • Network Monitoring and Analysis : Google
  • Getting Started with Redis and RediSearch: Google Cloud
  • Google Cloud DevOps Fundamentals: Whizlabs
  • Enhancing Reproducible Science with GitHub and Docker: Johns Hopkins University
  • Connecting to Devices and Networks: Codio
  • Cybersecurity Foundations: Threats Networks, and IoT Protection: Johns Hopkins University

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