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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


  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Mastering Operating Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Linux, Package and Software Management, Shell Script, Linux Administration, Ubuntu, Linux Commands, Microsoft Windows, Unix Shell, Windows PowerShell, User Accounts, Bash (Scripting Language), Command-Line Interface, Systems Administration, Unix, Operating Systems, Scripting, Control Panels, Windows Servers, Security Management

    Build toward a degree

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    157 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • R

    Red Hat

    Cloud-Native Development with OpenShift and Kubernetes

    Skills you'll gain: OpenShift, Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, Cloud Applications, Containerization, Scalability, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Development, Development Environment, Docker (Software), Cloud Computing, Continuous Deployment, YAML, Virtual Networking, Application Performance Management, Configuration Management, System Monitoring, Network Routing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    238 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    IBM

    IBM Ethical Hacking with Open Source Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Incident Response, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Bash (Scripting Language), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Troubleshooting, Anomaly Detection, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Policies, Network Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    181 reviews

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    IBM

    DevOps Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: DevOps, CI/CD, Cloud Deployment, User Story, Microservices, OpenShift, Application Deployment, Continuous Integration, Cloud-Native Computing, Code Review, Kubernetes, Test Driven Development (TDD), Scrum (Software Development), Agile Methodology, Sprint Planning, Containerization, Restful API, Flask (Web Framework), Docker (Software), Cloud Computing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    171 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Linux Shell Scripting - Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Unix Shell, Scripting, Linux Commands, Unix Commands, Linux, Command-Line Interface, User Interface (UI), Graphical Tools, Debugging

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Real-Time Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Systems Architecture, Embedded Software, Software Design, System Design and Implementation, Embedded Systems, System Programming, Software Systems, Electronic Systems, Systems Design, Hardware Architecture, Software Architecture, Requirements Analysis, Real Time Data, Linux, Service Level, OS Process Management, System Requirements, Debugging, Algorithms

    Build toward a degree

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    122 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Cloud Computing Security

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Load Balancing, User Accounts, Apache, Web Servers, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface, Linux, Debugging, Network Routing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    132 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    DDoS Attacks and Defenses

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Malware Protection, Threat Modeling, Security Engineering, Network Security, Firewall, Digital Forensics, Code Review, Network Routing, Proxy Servers, Linux, Internet Of Things, Servers

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    174 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • K

    KodeKloud

    Docker for Beginners with Hands-on labs

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Kubernetes, Linux Commands, CI/CD, DevOps, YAML, Command-Line Interface, Data Storage, Computer Networking

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    157 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Debian Server Mastery - Hands-On Linux Administration

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Administration, Software Installation, System Configuration, Servers, Virtual Machines

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • K

    KodeKloud

    DevOps Prerequisite Course

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Linux, Application Development, Linux Commands, Devops Tools, Operating System Administration, General Networking, Web Applications, Network Switches, Cloud Applications, Java, DevOps, Computer Programming, Node.JS, Software Installation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    112 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Python Scripting for DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Containerization, File I/O, Package and Software Management, Unified Modeling Language, Matplotlib, Software Testing, Docker (Software), Development Environment, Unit Testing, Test Automation, Continuous Integration, Data Manipulation, Pandas (Python Package), Scripting, Data Modeling, DevOps, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Data Structures, Computer Programming

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    209 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Mastering Operating Systems: Illinois Tech
  • Cloud-Native Development with OpenShift and Kubernetes: Red Hat
  • IBM Ethical Hacking with Open Source Tools: IBM
  • DevOps Capstone Project: IBM
  • Linux Shell Scripting - Advanced: Packt
  • Real-Time Embedded Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Cloud Computing Security: University of Colorado System
  • DDoS Attacks and Defenses: University of Colorado System
  • Docker for Beginners with Hands-on labs: KodeKloud
  • Debian Server Mastery - Hands-On Linux Administration: Packt

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