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Linux Commands Courses

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.

Popular Linux Commands Courses and Certifications


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    Packt

    An Introduction to Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Security Assessment, Unix, Security Testing, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Cyber Attacks, Linux Commands, Network Analysis, Web Applications, Test Tools, Virtual Machines

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Ubuntu Server Mastery - Real-World Linux Admin Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Ubuntu, Package and Software Management, Bash (Scripting Language), Linux Servers, Linux Administration, Unix, Linux, Shell Script, Unix Shell, Server Administration, Operating System Administration, Scripting, Linux Commands, Systems Administration, User Accounts, Servers, System Monitoring, User Provisioning, Command-Line Interface, Hardening

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Build Distributed Storage with GlusterFS on Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Servers, Linux Administration, Ubuntu, Virtual Machines, Distributed Computing, Linux, Performance Tuning, Virtualization, Data Storage, File Systems, Servers, Data Storage Technologies, Software Installation, Package and Software Management, Scalability, Command-Line Interface

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Switching to ZorinOS – Linux for Windows & Mac

    Skills you'll gain: System Support, Systems Administration, Data Maintenance, System Monitoring, Desktop Support, System Configuration, Package and Software Management, Patch Management, System Requirements, Open Source Technology, General Networking, Computer Security Awareness Training

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Pearson

    Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux, Package and Software Management, Remote Access Systems, File Management, Linux Commands, Linux Servers, Operating System Administration, OS Process Management, Ubuntu, Systems Administration, System Monitoring, General Networking, Event Monitoring, Network Administration, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface, Network Troubleshooting, Software Installation, Service Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Pearson

    Building Linux Servers: DHCP, DNS, and Directory Services

    Skills you'll gain: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Linux Servers, User Accounts, Virtual Networking, Virtualization, Linux Administration, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, User Provisioning, Network Performance Management, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Linux, Group Policy, Server Administration, Servers, Network Administration, Network Security, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Disaster Recovery, Large Language Modeling

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Pearson

    Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 9

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Commands, Operating System Administration, Systems Administration, System Testing, Command-Line Interface, System Configuration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Pearson

    Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Administration, Operating System Administration, File Systems, User Accounts, Linux Commands, User Provisioning, Data Storage, Systems Administration, File Management, Authorization (Computing), Performance Tuning, Data Storage Technologies, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, Identity and Access Management, System Configuration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Pearson

    Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 6

    Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Linux Administration, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies, File Management, Linux, Linux Commands, Data Maintenance, Data Management, Systems Administration, Data Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Pearson

    Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 4

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Commands, Bash (Scripting Language), Linux Servers, Operating System Administration, Systems Administration, Shell Script, Unix Shell, OS Process Management, Network Administration, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface, Network Support, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Pearson

    Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 5

    Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Network Security, Linux, Linux Administration, Security Controls, Hardening, Ubuntu, Linux Commands, File Management, Authorization (Computing), File Systems, System Configuration, Endpoint Security, Command-Line Interface

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Build a Guessing Game in C# on Linux

    Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Microsoft Visual Studio, .NET Framework, Video Game Development, Open Source Technology, Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, Microsoft Development Tools, Linux, Application Development, C and C++, Cross Platform Development, Program Development

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • An Introduction to Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux: Packt
  • Ubuntu Server Mastery - Real-World Linux Admin Skills: Packt
  • Build Distributed Storage with GlusterFS on Linux: Packt
  • Switching to ZorinOS – Linux for Windows & Mac: Packt
  • Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 3: Pearson
  • Building Linux Servers: DHCP, DNS, and Directory Services: Pearson
  • Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 9: Pearson
  • Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 2: Pearson
  • Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 6: Pearson
  • Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 4: Pearson

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