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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Build a CRUD Node.js and MongoDB employee management web-app

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Restful API, User Interface (UI), HTML and CSS, Node.JS, MongoDB, Database Management, Databases, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Applications, Web Development, Web Development Tools, Back-End Web Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Application Development, Javascript, GitHub

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    Mastering GitHub for Developers and DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, CI/CD, Azure DevOps, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Microsoft Copilot, Bitbucket, Continuous Integration, Microsoft Azure, DevOps, Docker (Software), GitLab, Software Development Tools, Application Deployment, ChatGPT, Software Installation, Continuous Deployment, Amazon Web Services

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    29 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Codio

    Bash Scripting and System Configuration

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Bash (Scripting Language), Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Unix Shell, Ubuntu, Shell Script, Scripting, Unix, Scripting Languages, Unix Commands, Linux, System Configuration, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, File Management, Software Installation

    3.1
    Rating, 3.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IBM

    Exploitation and Penetration Testing with Metasploit

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Network Security, Vulnerability, Cybersecurity, Brute-force attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Systems Security, Data Persistence

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    30 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Project Development in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Devops Tools, DevOps, Agile Methodology, Application Deployment, Docker (Software), Agile Project Management, Project Management, Technical Communication, Needs Assessment, Prometheus (Software), Business Requirements, Jira (Software), Python Programming, Natural Language Processing, Collaboration, Communication, Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    29 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Docker Fundamentals - Understanding Containers and Images

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Application Deployment, Command-Line Interface, Development Environment, Nginx, Computing Platforms, Software Installation, Node.JS, Virtual Machines, React.js

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Ethical Hacking Foundations & Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Network Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Wireless Networks, Cybersecurity, Exploitation techniques, Linux, Command-Line Interface, Network Analysis, Encryption, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), System Configuration, Software Installation, File Management, Virtual Machines

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    تعلّم أساسيات نظام التشغيل لينكس

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, File Management, Linux Commands, User Accounts, Ubuntu, Operating System Administration, Linux Administration, Command-Line Interface, File Systems

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    اساسيات تحليل أمن الشبكات باستخدام Wireshark

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, TCP/IP, Network Monitoring, Network Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Network Administration, Network Analysis, Cyber Security Assessment, Linux

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    DevOps Complete Course

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Devops Tools, Containerization, Docker (Software), Artifactory, Kubernetes, Prometheus (Software), Apache Maven, GitHub, SonarQube, CI/CD, DevOps, Continuous Integration, Version Control, Application Deployment, Build Tools, Continuous Deployment, Grafana, Application Performance Management, Continuous Delivery

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    25 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Codio

    Container Creation and Orchestration Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Containerization, Ubuntu, Cloud-Native Computing, Application Deployment, Unix, Linux, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtual Machines

    1.5
    Rating, 1.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • K

    KodeKloud

    Git for beginners with Hands-on Labs

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Collaborative Software, DevOps, Continuous Integration, File Management, Software Installation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Build a CRUD Node.js and MongoDB employee management web-app: Coursera
  • Mastering GitHub for Developers and DevOps: Packt
  • Bash Scripting and System Configuration: Codio
  • Exploitation and Penetration Testing with Metasploit: IBM
  • Project Development in Python: Microsoft
  • Docker Fundamentals - Understanding Containers and Images: Packt
  • Ethical Hacking Foundations & Network Security: Packt
  • تعلّم أساسيات نظام التشغيل لينكس: Coursera
  • اساسيات تحليل أمن الشبكات باستخدام Wireshark: Coursera
  • DevOps Complete Course: Packt

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