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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Scripting, IT Automation, Shell Script, Bash (Scripting Language), Automation, Workflow Management, Business Process Automation, Security Controls, Scripting Languages, Performance Tuning, Debugging, Data Security, Encryption, Continuous Monitoring, Decision Making, File Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, DevOps, Devops Tools, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Development Tools, Linux Administration, Software Development, Software Versioning, Collaborative Software, Software Development Methodologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Linux, TCP/IP, Scripting, Shell Script, Bash (Scripting Language), Network Monitoring, Network Analysis, Network Security, Network Protocols
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Skills you'll gain: GitLab, CI/CD, Application Deployment, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Build Tools, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Deployment, Security Testing, Test Automation, Vulnerability Scanning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, DevOps, Application Deployment, Continuous Delivery, Spring Framework, Build Tools, Version Control
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Commands, Linux Servers, Ubuntu, File Management, Command-Line Interface, Unix, Bash (Scripting Language), grep, Servers, Operating Systems, File Systems, Shell Script, Web Servers, IT Automation, Apache, MySQL, Open Source Technology, Service Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Commands, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Linux Servers, System Monitoring, Operating System Administration, Public Key Infrastructure, Ubuntu, Version Control, File Management, Command-Line Interface, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Git (Version Control System), File Systems, User Accounts, Firewall, Cloud Computing Architecture, DevOps
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, System Programming, Agile Software Development, Linux, Software Testing, Development Testing, Linux Administration, Software Development Methodologies, Agile Project Management, Git (Version Control System), Docker (Software), Containerization, System Software, Electrical and Computer Engineering, File Systems, Shell Script, Debugging
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

The Linux Foundation
Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Open Source Technology, Git (Version Control System), Linux, Command-Line Interface, Bash (Scripting Language), File Systems, GitHub, Linux Administration, Version Control, Linux Commands, User Accounts, CI/CD, Unix Commands, Shell Script, grep, Continuous Integration, Operating System Administration, Software Installation, Software Development Tools
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Bash (Scripting Language), Network Monitoring, Cyber Security Assessment, System Configuration, Digital Forensics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Linux, Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux Commands, User Accounts, Operating System Administration, User Provisioning, OS Process Management, Bash (Scripting Language), Command-Line Interface, File Management, Unix Shell, Shell Script, Identity and Access Management, File Systems, System Monitoring, System Support, Network Administration, General Networking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Metasploit, Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Vulnerability Scanning, Malware Protection, Exploitation techniques, Database Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Testing, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Operations, Cryptographic Protocols, Vulnerability Assessments, Brute-force attacks, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Linux, Linux Administration
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months