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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.


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Popular Linux Courses and Certifications


  • G

    Google Cloud

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

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud-Native Computing, Virtual Machines, Istio, Load Balancing, Virtual Networking, Serverless Computing, Redis, Linux

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free
    Free
    A

    Amazon Web Services

    Getting Started with Bottlerocket

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Containerization, Command-Line Interface, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Linux, Servers, Open Source Technology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Codio

    Container Creation and Orchestration Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Containerization, Ubuntu, Cloud-Native Computing, Application Deployment, Unix, Linux, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtual Machines

    1.5
    Rating, 1.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Duke University

    MySQL-for-Data-Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Bash (Scripting Language), Scripting, Database Management, Relational Databases, Command-Line Interface, SQL, Databases, Data Import/Export, Database Application, Data Pipelines, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Linux

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    Securing Systems and Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Command-Line Interface, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Local Area Networks, Firewall, Windows PowerShell, Hardening, Threat Detection, Linux, Penetration Testing, Network Architecture, Wireless Networks, Vulnerability Assessments, System Configuration, IT Automation, Encryption, Network Analysis, Public Key Infrastructure

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Working with SSH

    Skills you'll gain: Hardening, Remote Access Systems, Linux Servers, Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Commands, Authentications, Security Controls, Cryptographic Protocols, Key Management, Public Key Infrastructure, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    P

    Packt

    Learn Bash Shell Scripting for Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Unix Shell, Scripting, Linux Commands, Windows PowerShell, Linux, IT Automation, Unix Commands, Unix, Debugging, Automation, Remote Access Systems, Development Environment, System Monitoring, Restful API

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Pearson

    Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) EX294: Unit 4

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, IT Automation, Devops Tools, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), YAML, Linux, Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Scenario Testing, Verification And Validation, Configuration Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Codio

    Connecting to Devices and Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Ubuntu, Network Monitoring, TCP/IP, Data Storage, Network Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, Unix, General Networking, Linux, Command-Line Interface, Data Storage Technologies, System Configuration, Network Security, File Management, Shell Script, Computer Hardware, Disaster Recovery

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    I

    Infosec

    C++ Superpowers and More

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, System Programming, C++ (Programming Language), C (Programming Language), Unix, Embedded Systems, Debugging, Unix Commands, Operating Systems, Data Security, Linux, Microsoft Windows

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Create C# App Inheritance, Composition, and Aggregation

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C# (Programming Language), Object Oriented Design, Application Development, Data Structures, Linux

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    Git Fundamentals – Getting Started with Git and GitHub

    Skills you'll gain: Unix Commands, Linux, Mac OS, File Management, Data Integrity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Deploying Redis Enterprise for GKE and Serverless App on Anthos Bare Metal: Google Cloud
  • Getting Started with Bottlerocket: Amazon Web Services
  • Container Creation and Orchestration Basics: Codio
  • MySQL-for-Data-Engineering: Duke University
  • Securing Systems and Networks: Packt
  • Working with SSH: Packt
  • Learn Bash Shell Scripting for Automation: Packt
  • Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) EX294: Unit 4: Pearson
  • Connecting to Devices and Networks: Codio
  • C++ Superpowers and More: Infosec

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