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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


  • P

    Packt

    CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-005)

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Shell Script, Ubuntu, User Accounts, Linux, Devops Tools, Unix Shell, Linux Servers, Linux Commands, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Bash (Scripting Language), Kubernetes, Command-Line Interface, Network Troubleshooting, Containerization, Ansible, File Systems, Application Deployment, Authentications

    ★ 4.6 (31) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Linux & Python Automation with Bash Scripting

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Linux, Scripting, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Unix Shell, Scripting Languages, Operating System Administration, Data Persistence, Systems Administration, Command-Line Interface, IT Automation, Software Installation, Data Store, Linux Servers, Cloud Hosting, Object-Relational Mapping, YAML, Automation

    ★ 4.8 (48) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    Infosec

    Linux+ XK0-005

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Version Control, Linux, Git (Version Control System), Linux Commands, Network Troubleshooting, Unix, Operating System Administration, Bash (Scripting Language), Systems Administration, Scripting, User Provisioning, Shell Script, User Accounts, Software Versioning, System Configuration, Unix Shell, Scripting Languages, Package and Software Management, Network Administration

    ★ 4.4 (22) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    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, Network Analysis, Web Applications, Virtual Machines, Web Servers

    ★ 4.7 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Getting Started in Port Scanning Using Nmap and Kali Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Network Security, Penetration Testing, Configuration Management, System Configuration, Firewall, Linux Commands, Servers, Command-Line Interface, TCP/IP, Network Analysis, Software Versioning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Command Line in Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Linux, Linux Servers, Command-Line Interface, Linux Administration, File Management, Unix, grep

    ★ 4.6 (985) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • K

    KodeKloud

    Linux for beginners with Hands-on Labs

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Linux, Ubuntu, Linux Administration, File Systems, Linux Servers, Data Storage, Network Troubleshooting, Operating Systems, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Data Storage Technologies, Remote Access Systems, Operating System Administration, System Support, Software Installation, File Management, Service Management, General Networking

    ★ 4.5 (19) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Ethical Hacking with Metasploit, SQL & Crypto

    Skills you'll gain: Exploit development, Metasploit, Exploitation techniques, Penetration Testing, Database Management, Cryptography, Security Testing, Data Import/Export, Encryption, Brute-force attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, SQL, Command-Line Interface

    ★ 4.8 (20) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Hacking and Patching

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Metasploit, Application Security, Security Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Scanning, Brute-force attacks, Secure Coding, Exploitation techniques, Software Design Patterns, Vulnerability Assessments, Memory Management, Amazon Web Services, SQL, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Operating Systems, Data Validation

    ★ 4 (279) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    IBM

    Linux System Administration with IBM Power Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux, Operating System Administration, IBM Cloud, Linux Commands, Virtualization, Systems Administration, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtual Machines, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, System Monitoring, Software Installation, System Configuration, Private Cloud, Remote Access Systems, Package and Software Management

    ★ 4.6 (137) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • R

    Red Hat

    Fundamentals of Red Hat Enterprise Linux

    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

    ★ 4.8 (105) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Securing Linux Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Linux Administration, Public Key Infrastructure, Linux, Linux Servers, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Firewall, Remote Access Systems, Operating System Administration, Linux Commands, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Network Security, Hardening, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Identity and Access Management, System Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Information Technology

    ★ 4.5 (112) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular kali linux courses

  • CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-005): Packt
  • Linux & Python Automation with Bash Scripting: EDUCBA
  • Linux+ XK0-005: Infosec
  • An Introduction to Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux: Packt
  • Getting Started in Port Scanning Using Nmap and Kali Linux: Packt
  • Command Line in Linux: Coursera
  • Linux for beginners with Hands-on Labs: KodeKloud
  • Ethical Hacking with Metasploit, SQL & Crypto: EDUCBA
  • Hacking and Patching: University of Colorado System
  • Linux System Administration with IBM Power Systems: IBM

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