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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

    Codio

    Connecting to Devices and Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Ubuntu, Network Monitoring, TCP/IP, Networking Hardware, Data Storage, Network Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, Unix, General Networking, Linux, Network Support, File Systems, Linux Administration, Unix Commands, Computer Networking, Unix Shell, Command-Line Interface, Data Storage Technologies, Shell Script

    4.2 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Infosec

    C++ Superpowers and More

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, C and C++, Application Security, System Programming, C++ (Programming Language), C (Programming Language), Security Engineering, Interoperability, Unix, Embedded Software, Information Systems Security, OS Process Management, Embedded Systems, Operating Systems, Data Security, Memory Management, Authorization (Computing), Linux

    3.9 stars, 11 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.9 (11) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • F
    J

    Multiple educators

    Enhancing Reproducible Science with GitHub and Docker

    Skills you'll gain: Code Review, Version Control, GitHub, Package and Software Management, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Open Source Technology, Code Reusability, Development Environment, Continuous Deployment, Secure Coding, Application Deployment, Software Development Tools, Docker (Software), Containerization, Data Sharing, Git (Version Control System), Automation, Software Documentation, Technical Documentation

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Cybersecurity Foundations: Threats Networks, and IoT Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Exploitation techniques, Border Gateway Protocol, Malware Protection, Cybersecurity, Routing Protocols, Internet Of Things, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Threat Detection, Network Monitoring, Network Routing, Network Analysis, Cyber Risk, Network Protocols, Vulnerability Assessments, Docker (Software), Containerization

    4.8 stars, 8 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    DataOps: Automation & Reliability

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Airflow, Docker (Software), Git (Version Control System), SQL, Data Pipelines, Containerization, CI/CD, Debugging, Ansible, Database Management, Continuous Deployment, Performance Tuning, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Continuous Integration, Workflow Management, DevOps, Automation, Configuration Management, Root Cause Analysis, Python Programming

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Switching to ZorinOS – Linux for Windows & Mac

    Skills you'll gain: System Support, Systems Administration, Data Maintenance, System Monitoring, Desktop Support, System Configuration, Package and Software Management, Patch Management, System Requirements, Open Source Technology, General Networking, Computer Security Awareness Training

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Create C# App Inheritance, Composition, and Aggregation

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C# (Programming Language), Code Reusability, Application Development, Data Structures, Linux

    4.9 stars, 8 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.9 (8) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • J

    JetBrains

    Build a Local AI Assistant with LLMs

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Vector Databases, LLM Application, Embeddings, OpenAI API, AI Integrations, Large Language Modeling, API Design, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Agentic systems, Python Programming, Machine Learning Methods, Docker (Software), Integrated Development Environments, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Science

    4.9 stars, 12 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (12) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking Unix and Windows

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Exploitation techniques, Unix, Cyber Operations, Computer Security, Unix Commands, Unix Shell, System Programming, Linux, Debugging, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Memory Management, Remote Access Systems

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • L

    LearnQuest

    LCFA Exam Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Administration, Systems Administration, Display Devices

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    IBM

    Systems and Solutions Architect Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Enterprise Architecture, CI/CD, Cloud Applications, Unified Modeling Language, Microservices, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Docker (Software), Data Modeling, Requirements Analysis, Software Systems, Architectural Design, Software Development Life Cycle, Stakeholder Engagement, Application Programming Interface (API), Database Design, Database Management, Data Governance, SQL

    4.7 stars, 14 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (14) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    GenAI Data and Analytics Academy

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Agents, CrewAI, AI Orchestration, Prompt Engineering Tools, Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, AI Personalization, Generative AI, Application Design, Kubernetes, Artificial Intelligence, Containerization, Enterprise Application Management, Docker (Software), System Monitoring, Agentic systems, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Python Programming, Engineering

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Connecting to Devices and Networks: Codio
  • C++ Superpowers and More: Infosec
  • Enhancing Reproducible Science with GitHub and Docker: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • Cybersecurity Foundations: Threats Networks, and IoT Protection: Johns Hopkins University
  • DataOps: Automation & Reliability: Coursera
  • Switching to ZorinOS – Linux for Windows & Mac: Packt
  • Create C# App Inheritance, Composition, and Aggregation: Coursera
  • Build a Local AI Assistant with LLMs: JetBrains
  • Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking Unix and Windows: University of Colorado Boulder
  • LCFA Exam Preparation: LearnQuest

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