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Linux Commands Courses

Linux commands courses can help you learn file management, system navigation, process control, and user permissions. You can build skills in scripting with Bash, automating tasks, and managing software packages. Many courses introduce tools like the command line interface, text editors such as Vim or Nano, and version control systems like Git, showing how these skills are applied in practical work, from server management to software development.


Popular Linux Commands Courses and Certifications


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    Packt

    Linux in the Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Operating System Administration, Cloud Hosting, Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Engineering, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtual Networking, Cloud Deployment, Data Storage

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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    The Linux Foundation

    Linux Tools for Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), File Systems, Package and Software Management, Linux, Command-Line Interface, Unix Commands, Linux Commands, Shell Script, grep, Linux Administration, Unix Shell, Scripting, Software Development Tools, File Management, Build Tools, Unix, Scripting Languages, Program Development, System Programming, Operating Systems

    ★ 4.6 (734) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Linux Bash Scripting: Automate, Control & Design

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Linux Commands, Unix Shell, Scripting, Linux, Linux Administration, Command-Line Interface, Scripting Languages, User Interface (UI), IT Automation, Interactive Design, File I/O, UI Components, Programming Principles, Program Development, Computational Logic, File Management

    ★ 4.8 (14) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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    Packt

    Linux Security Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Servers, Linux Commands, Network Administration, Cryptography, User Accounts, Key Management, Brute-force attacks

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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    Coursera

    Practical Introduction to the Command Line

    Skills you'll gain: Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, Unix Shell, Unix, Bash (Scripting Language), File Management, Productivity, Computer Programming

    ★ 4.5 (381) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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    Pearson

    Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Authentications, Remote Access Systems, Linux Administration, User Accounts, Linux Commands, User Provisioning, Operating System Administration, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Security Controls, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Shell Scripting with Bash: Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Scripting, Command-Line Interface, Unix Shell, Scripting Languages, IT Automation, Unix, Linux, File I/O, File Management

    ★ 4.5 (63) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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    Pearson

    Linux Networking - Basics and Beyond: Unit 4

    Skills you'll gain: Apache, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Linux Servers, Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Commands, Web Servers, Remote Access Systems, Command-Line Interface, VPN Clients, File Management, Data Import/Export, Network Protocols, Network Performance Management, Web Development Tools, Cryptographic Protocols, Authentications, Information Privacy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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    Pearson

    CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, User Accounts, Operating System Administration, Linux, Unix, Linux Servers, Linux Commands, User Provisioning, File Systems, Systems Administration, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, Data Storage, Identity and Access Management, File Management, System Configuration, Operating Systems, Data Storage Technologies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Advanced Unix Concepts and IPC

    Skills you'll gain: Unix Shell, Unix Commands, Shell Script, Unix, Command-Line Interface, Scripting, System Monitoring, File Management, File Systems, OS Process Management, Operating Systems, Communication Systems

    ★ 5 (10) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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    Pearson

    Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Zero Trust Network Access, Linux Administration, Network Security, Computer Security, Security Strategy, Remote Access Systems, Linux, Security Controls, Network Administration, Security Software, Systems Administration, System Configuration, Authentications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Linux: Introduction to Shell Scripting for DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Unix Shell, Linux Commands, Linux, Scripting, Unix Commands, DevOps, Test Script Development, Devops Tools, Scripting Languages, File Management, Unix, Command-Line Interface, File I/O

    ★ 4.6 (85) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular linux commands courses

  • Linux in the Cloud: Packt
  • Linux Tools for Developers: The Linux Foundation
  • Linux Bash Scripting: Automate, Control & Design: EDUCBA
  • Linux Security Techniques: Packt
  • Practical Introduction to the Command Line: Coursera
  • Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 1: Pearson
  • Shell Scripting with Bash: Basics: Coursera
  • Linux Networking - Basics and Beyond: Unit 4: Pearson
  • CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005: Unit 2: Pearson
  • Advanced Unix Concepts and IPC: EDUCBA

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