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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


  • R

    Red Hat

    Fundamentals of Ansible

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Linux, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), YAML, Automation, DevOps, System Configuration, Configuration Management, Software Architecture

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    90 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Linux Bash: Automate, Debug & Process Text

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Linux Commands, Unix Shell, Linux, Scripting, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, Unix, IT Automation, Debugging, Development Environment, System Configuration, Configuration Management, File Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pearson

    CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005: Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Commands, Operating System Administration, OS Process Management, Systems Administration, Remote Access Systems, System Configuration, Network Administration, General Networking, Software Installation, Network Protocols

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Wireshark for Beginners: Capture Packets

    Skills you'll gain: Network Protocols, TCP/IP, General Networking, Network Monitoring, Network Security, Network Analysis, Linux, Software Installation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    138 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Master & Manage Linux CentOS Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Command-Line Interface, Unix Commands, Linux Servers, Linux, Operating System Administration, Authorization (Computing), Linux Commands, Systems Administration, User Accounts, Shell Script, Unix Shell, Remote Access Systems, Network Security, Network Administration, General Networking, File Management, System Configuration, Data Storage

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Secure Networked System with Firewall and IDS

    Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Network Monitoring, Threat Detection, Linux Administration, Linux

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    61 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 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

  • 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

  • I

    Infosec

    Operating System Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Linux, Cybersecurity, Operating System Administration, Operating Systems, Windows PowerShell, Unix Commands, Microsoft Windows, Computer Systems, Mac OS

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    98 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Dartmouth College

    C Programming: Getting Started - 1

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Software Documentation, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Debugging, Development Environment, Engineering Calculations

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    265 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • 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

  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Containerized Applications on AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon CloudWatch, Containerization, Microservices, Docker (Software), Amazon Web Services, Kubernetes, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Application Deployment, Serverless Computing, System Monitoring, Scalability

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    178 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Fundamentals of Ansible: Red Hat
  • Linux Bash: Automate, Debug & Process Text: EDUCBA
  • CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005: Unit 3: Pearson
  • Wireshark for Beginners: Capture Packets: Coursera
  • Master & Manage Linux CentOS Systems: EDUCBA
  • Secure Networked System with Firewall and IDS: University of Colorado System
  • Ethical Hacking: LearnKartS
  • Fundamentals of Kubernetes Deployment: LearnQuest
  • Operating System Foundations: Infosec
  • C Programming: Getting Started - 1: Dartmouth College

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