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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.


Popular Linux Courses and Certifications


  • B

    Board Infinity

    ASP.NET for Experienced Developers

    Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Restful API, ASP.NET, Model View Controller, .NET Framework, Docker (Software), Azure DevOps, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Microservices, Containerization, JSON, API Design, Application Frameworks, DevOps, Web Services, Middleware, CI/CD, Back-End Web Development, Web Applications, Programming Principles

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    385 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)

    Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Jenkins, DevOps, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Continuous Delivery, OpenShift, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, IT Automation, Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Containerization, Automation, Unit Testing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    249 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux: Analyze & Apply

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Brute-force attacks, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, Authentications, Wireless Networks, Network Security, Linux, Encryption, Microsoft Windows, Cryptography, Operating Systems

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    LPIC-2 Linux Engineer (201-450)

    Skills you'll gain: Data Maintenance, Operating System Administration, iSCSI Configuration, System Software

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Design and Analyze Secure Networked Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Information Assurance, Network Security, Risk Management Framework, Security Controls, Cryptography, Key Management, Threat Modeling, Authorization (Computing), Encryption, Email Security, Authentications, Vulnerability Assessments

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    239 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Practical Introduction to the Command Line

    Skills you'll gain: Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, Unix, Bash (Scripting Language), File Management, Linux Commands, Productivity, Computer Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    381 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Fundamentals of Kubernetes Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Application Deployment, Containerization, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Docker (Software), Security Controls, Software Installation, Data Persistence, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Microservices, Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Scalability, Data Storage, Servers, Network Model, Command-Line Interface

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    323 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • R

    Royal Holloway, University of London

    Cyber Security – Technology and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Linux, Network Security, Cyber Governance, IT Security Architecture, OSI Models, Incident Management, Incident Response, Security Management, Linux Commands, TCP/IP, Computer Systems, Threat Modeling, Command-Line Interface, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, Cybersecurity, Human Factors (Security), Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    200 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • L

    LearnKartS

    Ethical Hacking

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Penetration Testing, Security Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Cryptographic Protocols, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cryptography, Exploit development, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Application Security, Security Awareness, Security Controls, Data Security, Cyber Risk, Security Strategy

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    291 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Build a Guessing Game in C# on Linux

    Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Microsoft Visual Studio, .NET Framework, Open Source Technology, Linux, Application Development, Cross Platform Development, Program Development

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • D

    Duke University

    Rust Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Containerization, Data Pipelines, CI/CD, Docker (Software), Jenkins, Application Deployment, DevOps, LLM Application, Hugging Face, Large Language Modeling, Test Case, Restful API, Serverless Computing, Generative AI, Amazon Web Services, Command-Line Interface, Natural Language Processing, Computer Programming, Cloud Computing

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    282 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    EC-Council

    Digital Forensics Essentials (DFE)

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Malware Protection, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Threat Detection, Data Integrity, Data Storage, Network Analysis, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, Linux, Web Applications, File Systems

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    186 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • ASP.NET for Experienced Developers: Board Infinity
  • Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD): IBM
  • Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux: Analyze & Apply: EDUCBA
  • LPIC-2 Linux Engineer (201-450): Packt
  • Design and Analyze Secure Networked Systems: University of Colorado System
  • Practical Introduction to the Command Line: Coursera
  • Fundamentals of Kubernetes Deployment: LearnQuest
  • Cyber Security – Technology and Governance: Royal Holloway, University of London
  • Ethical Hacking: LearnKartS
  • Build a Guessing Game in C# on Linux: Coursera

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