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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


  • 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
  • T

    The Linux Foundation

    Open Source Software Development, Linux and Git

    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

    ★ 4.6 (3.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    EDUCBA

    Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux: Learn & Secure

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Hardening, Cybersecurity, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Analysis, Exploitation techniques, Linux, System Configuration, Linux Administration, Virtual Machines, Linux Commands, Operating Systems, Software Installation

    ★ 4.9 (30) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Packt

    An Introduction to Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Management, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Security Assessment, Unix, Security Testing, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Application Security, 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • P

    Pragmatic AI Labs

    Linux Desktop From Zero

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    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
  • P

    Pearson

    Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Ubuntu, Linux, Linux Administration, Bash (Scripting Language), Linux Commands, Operating System Administration, Unix Shell, File Management, Unix Commands, Shell Script, Command-Line Interface, File Systems, grep, Software Installation, System Configuration, File I/O

    ★ 4.6 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Linux & Python Automation with Bash Scripting: EDUCBA
  • Open Source Software Development, Linux and Git: The Linux Foundation
  • Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux: Learn & Secure: EDUCBA
  • An Introduction to Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux: Packt
  • Command Line in Linux: Coursera
  • Getting Started in Port Scanning Using Nmap and Kali Linux: Packt
  • Linux Desktop From Zero: Pragmatic AI Labs
  • Linux for beginners with Hands-on Labs: KodeKloud
  • Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 1: Pearson
  • Ethical Hacking with Metasploit, SQL & Crypto: EDUCBA

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