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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


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    LearnQuest

    Securing Linux Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Linux Administration, Public Key Infrastructure, Linux, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Firewall, Remote Access Systems, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Network Security, Security Controls, Identity and Access Management, File Management, Systems Administration, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Information Technology, Disaster Recovery

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    112 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    The Bash Shell and Basic Scripting in Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Systems Administration, Operating System Administration, Shell Script, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Unix Shell, Linux, Unix, Scripting

    4.2
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    31 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Practical Vim Editor Commands On Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Unix Commands, Linux, Unix, File Management, Data Cleansing

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    164 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    EDUCBA

    Linux ZFS Training

    Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Commands, Operating System Administration, Software Installation, Data Storage, Data Management, Unix Commands, System Configuration, Software Architecture, Data Integrity, Data Migration, Hardware Architecture, System Monitoring

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Administration of Red Hat Linux Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, File Systems, User Accounts, Linux Servers, Operating System Administration, Command-Line Interface, Shell Script, System Configuration, Open Source Technology, Disaster Recovery, Linux Commands, System Monitoring, Unix Commands, Identity and Access Management, Data Storage Technologies, Systems Administration, Web Servers

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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, Security Strategy, Remote Access Systems, Linux, Security Controls, Unix, Ubuntu, Systems Administration, System Configuration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Akamai Technologies, Inc.

    Operating Systems Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Administration, File Systems, Linux Commands, Operating Systems, User Accounts, OS Process Management, File Management, Unix Shell, System Configuration, Authorization (Computing), Command-Line Interface, Open Source Technology, Virtualization, Virtual Machines

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    128 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Advanced Linux Troubleshooting and System Recovery

    Skills you'll gain: Hardening, Linux Administration, System Monitoring, Linux Commands, Performance Tuning, Linux, Systems Administration, File Management, Network Troubleshooting, Unix Commands, Debugging, Service Management, User Accounts, OS Process Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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, Web Servers, Remote Access Systems, Command-Line Interface, Unix Commands, File Management, Network Protocols, Network Performance Management, Security Controls

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Amazon Web Services

    AWS Cloud Support Associate

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Command-Line Interface, Amazon CloudWatch, AWS CloudFormation, Root Cause Analysis, Amazon DynamoDB, Customer Relationship Building, Network Troubleshooting, Amazon Web Services, Customer Relationship Management, Software Architecture, IT Automation, Linux Commands, Cloud Computing, Linux, Web Applications, Information Technology, Customer Service, Software Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    6.7K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    An Introduction to Programming the Internet of Things (IOT)

    Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Embedded Systems, Linux, Internet Of Things, Embedded Software, Basic Electrical Systems, Automation Engineering, Electronics, Functional Requirement, Operating System Administration, Electronic Components, Systems Design, Operating Systems, Network Protocols, Control Systems, Debugging, Electronic Hardware, Application Programming Interface (API), TCP/IP, Python Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    20K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux: Learn & Secure

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Hardening, Cybersecurity, Exploit development, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Analysis, Linux, System Configuration, Virtual Machines, Operating Systems

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Securing Linux Systems: LearnQuest
  • The Bash Shell and Basic Scripting in Linux: Coursera
  • Practical Vim Editor Commands On Linux: Coursera
  • Linux ZFS Training: EDUCBA
  • Administration of Red Hat Linux Systems: EDUCBA
  • Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 3: Pearson
  • Operating Systems Fundamentals: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
  • Advanced Linux Troubleshooting and System Recovery: Packt
  • Linux Networking - Basics and Beyond: Unit 4: Pearson
  • AWS Cloud Support Associate: Amazon Web Services

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