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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


  • L

    LearnKartS

    Jenkins - From Zero to Hero

    Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD, Ansible, Build Tools, SonarQube, Devops Tools, DevOps, Apache Tomcat, Apache Maven, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, Configuration Management, Continuous Delivery, Software Configuration Management, Code Coverage, Shell Script, Application Deployment, IT Automation, Docker (Software)

    3.8 stars, 55 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.8 (55) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Set up a SIEM forwarder on a Linux Instance

    Skills you'll gain: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), System Configuration, System Monitoring, Security Controls, Google Cloud Platform, Event Monitoring, Linux Servers, Docker (Software), Linux Administration, Software Installation, Real Time Data, Cloud Computing, Data Security

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • D

    Dartmouth College

    C Programming: Pointers and Memory Management - 4

    Skills you'll gain: Memory Management, C (Programming Language), Embedded Systems, Software Visualization, Computer Engineering, Embedded Software, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Linux

    4.7 stars, 67 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (67) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    Get Started with Android App Development

    Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Android Development, Android (Operating System), Mobile Development, Application Development, User Interface (UI), Mobile Development Tools, Application Design, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, UI Components, Interaction Design, Usability, Development Environment, Development Testing, Software Testing, Software Installation

    4.4 stars, 64 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (64) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of London

    Introduction to Computer Security

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Commands, Computer Systems, Command-Line Interface, Cybersecurity, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Cyber Attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Hardware Architecture, Information Systems Security, Application Security, Threat Detection, Authorization (Computing), Network Protocols, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Operating Systems, VPN Clients, Systems Architecture, Authentications

    4.8 stars, 45 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (45) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Dartmouth College

    C Programming: Modular Programming and Memory Management - 3

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Memory Management, System Programming, Computer Architecture, Embedded Software, Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Computer Programming, Linux

    4.8 stars, 62 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (62) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Docker and Kubernetes Masterclass: From Beginner to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, Application Deployment, YAML, Devops Tools, Command-Line Interface, Google Cloud Platform, Web Applications, Cloud Deployment, Data Persistence, Development Environment, Configuration Management, Virtual Networking, Nginx, Software Installation, MongoDB, Service Management, Infrastructure Architecture

    4.7 stars, 51 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (51) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job skills
    Job skills
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Container and Container Orchestration Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Containerization, Kubernetes, Microservices, Ubuntu, DevOps, Application Deployment, Virtualization, Software Installation, Virtual Machines, Scalability, Systems Architecture, Software Architecture, Data Persistence

    4.2 stars, 42 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (42) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Deploy a website with Azure Virtual Machines

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Virtual Machines, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud Development, Cloud Hosting, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, Linux, Cloud Management, Linux Servers, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Applications, Node.JS, MongoDB

    4.6 stars, 32 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (32) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Ansible for Network Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, YAML, IT Automation, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Network Switches, General Networking, Automation, Network Routing, System Configuration, Routing Protocols, Linux, Software Configuration Management, Software Documentation, Configuration Management, Python Programming

    4.8 stars, 33 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (33) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Debian Server Mastery - Hands-On Linux Administration

    Skills you'll gain: User Provisioning, System Support, Network Troubleshooting, Network Administration, Network Support, Data Maintenance, Software Installation, System Configuration, Servers, Virtual Machines, Virtualization

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Back-end Application Development Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, MongoDB, NoSQL, Flask (Web Framework), Django (Web Framework), Cloud Deployment, OpenShift, Cloud Platforms, Application Deployment, Kubernetes, Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Databases, Back-End Web Development, IBM Cloud, Docker (Software), Containerization, Web Applications, Microservices, Application Development

    5 stars, 44 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 5 (44) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular Linux courses

  • Jenkins - From Zero to Hero: LearnKartS
  • Set up a SIEM forwarder on a Linux Instance: Google Cloud
  • C Programming: Pointers and Memory Management - 4: Dartmouth College
  • Get Started with Android App Development: SkillUp
  • Introduction to Computer Security: University of London
  • C Programming: Modular Programming and Memory Management - 3: Dartmouth College
  • Docker and Kubernetes Masterclass: From Beginner to Advanced: Packt
  • Container and Container Orchestration Fundamentals: LearnKartS
  • Deploy a website with Azure Virtual Machines: Microsoft
  • Ansible for Network Automation: Cisco Learning and Certifications

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