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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


  • 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
    ·
    122 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
    ·
    238 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Information Technology Fundamentals for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Cloud-Native Computing, Network Security, Linux Administration, Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Troubleshooting, Operating System Administration, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Storage, Linux Commands, Software-Defined Networking, User Accounts, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Monitoring, Threat Modeling, Cloud Services, Data Infrastructure

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    81 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Network Systems: Principles in Practice

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Security, TCP/IP, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Network Architecture, Virtual Networking, Wide Area Networks, Network Protocols, General Networking, Network Routing, Network Routers, Network Troubleshooting, Linux, Virtualization, Kubernetes, Computer Networking, Network Switches, Terraform

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    114 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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
    ·
    181 reviews

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 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

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Raspberry Pi Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, Schematic Diagrams, Electronics, Computer-Aided Design, Mechanical Design, Communication Systems, Remote Access Systems, Wiring Diagram, 3D Modeling, Linux, Digital Communications, Serial Peripheral Interface, Electronic Components, Electrical Engineering, Web Applications, Internet Of Things, Systems Of Measurement, Digital Signal Processing, Data Processing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    102 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Endpoints and Systems

    Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Endpoint Security, Linux, Operating System Administration, Microsoft Windows, Windows PowerShell, Linux Administration, Windows Servers, Operating Systems, Linux Commands, Network Administration, Active Directory, System Monitoring, System Configuration, Network Security, Security Controls, Command-Line Interface, Malware Protection, Service Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    66 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Metasploit for Beginners: Ethical Penetration Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Metasploit, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Command-Line Interface, Virtual Machines, Linux, Technical Documentation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    72 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • R

    Red Hat

    Foundations of Red Hat Cloud-native Development

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, Containerization, Docker (Software), Cloud Applications, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Continuous Deployment, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Command-Line Interface

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    165 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Real-Time Embedded Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Cloud-Native Development with OpenShift and Kubernetes: Red Hat
  • Information Technology Fundamentals for Everyone: Illinois Tech
  • Network Systems: Principles in Practice: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Python Scripting for DevOps: LearnQuest
  • Containerized Applications on AWS: Amazon Web Services
  • IBM Ethical Hacking with Open Source Tools: IBM
  • Secure Networked System with Firewall and IDS: University of Colorado System
  • Raspberry Pi Projects: Johns Hopkins University
  • Endpoints and Systems: Cisco Learning and Certifications

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