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Linux Courses for Beginners

Beginner Linux courses can help you learn command line basics, file management, system navigation, and user permissions. You can build skills in shell scripting, process management, and system troubleshooting. Many courses introduce tools like the Bash shell and text editors such as Vim or Nano, that support executing commands and editing configuration files. Additionally, you may explore package management systems like APT or YUM, which help in installing and managing software on Linux systems.

Popular Beginner Linux Courses and Certifications


  • I

    IBM

    Hands-on Introduction to Linux Commands and Shell Scripting

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Package and Software Management, Linux Commands, Shell Script, Unix Shell, Linux, Unix Commands, Unix, Command-Line Interface, Linux Servers, grep, Scripting, File Management, File Systems, IT Automation, Operating Systems, General Networking, File I/O

    4.6 stars, 1.8K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (1.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Tools of the Trade: Linux and SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Operating Systems, File Systems, Linux Commands, Linux, SQL, File Management, Command-Line Interface, Databases, Relational Databases, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, User Interface (UI)

    4.8 stars, 6.4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (6.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Edureka

    Linux System Administration

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Linux Administration, Shell Script, Linux, OSI Models, Network Troubleshooting, grep, Systems Administration, Linux Servers, Linux Commands, Network Administration, Command-Line Interface, System Monitoring, Hardening, Operating Systems, Firewall, User Accounts, Network Routers, File Management, Automation

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
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    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Linux Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Commands, Linux Servers, File Management, Command-Line Interface, Servers, Operating Systems, Web Servers, IT Automation, Service Management

    4.5 stars, 976 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (976) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    The Linux Foundation

    Open Source Software Development, Linux and Git

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Open Source Technology, Git (Version Control System), Linux, Command-Line Interface, Bash (Scripting Language), File Systems, GitHub, Linux Administration, Version Control, Linux Commands, User Accounts, CI/CD, Shell Script, grep, Continuous Integration, Operating System Administration, System Configuration, Software Installation, Software Versioning

    4.6 stars, 3.1K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (3.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Red Hat

    Fundamentals of Red Hat Enterprise Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux Commands, User Accounts, Operating System Administration, OS Process Management, Command-Line Interface, File Management, System Monitoring, Network Administration, General Networking, Open Source Technology, Remote Access Systems

    4.8 stars, 113 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Learning Linux for LFCA Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Commands, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Linux Servers, System Monitoring, Operating System Administration, Public Key Infrastructure, Version Control, File Management, Command-Line Interface, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Git (Version Control System), File Systems, User Accounts, Firewall, DevOps, Application Deployment, Virtualization

    4.5 stars, 1.2K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (1.2K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Linux & Python Automation with Bash Scripting

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Linux, Scripting, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Operating System Administration, Data Persistence, Systems Administration, Command-Line Interface, IT Automation, Software Installation, Scripting Languages, YAML, Python Programming, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Remote Access Systems, Automation, OS Process Management, Persistence

    4.8 stars, 49 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (49) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    The Linux Foundation

    Linux for Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux, Command-Line Interface, File Systems, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, User Accounts, Operating System Administration, System Configuration, File Management, System Monitoring, Operating Systems, Software Installation

    4.5 stars, 1.4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (1.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Kali Linux: Ethical Hacking & Pentesting

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Metasploit, Vulnerability Scanning, Malware Protection, Exploitation techniques, Database Management, Security Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Data Import/Export, Mobile Security, Network Analysis, SQL, Scripting, Linux, Human Factors (Security), Linux Administration

    4.8 stars, 105 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (105) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Command Line in Linux

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

    4.6 stars, 990 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (990) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • K

    KodeKloud

    Linux for beginners with Hands-on Labs

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Linux, Linux Administration, File Systems, Linux Servers, Data Storage, Network Troubleshooting, Operating Systems, Remote Access Systems, Operating System Administration, Software Installation, File Management, Service Management, General Networking

    4.4 stars, 22 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (22) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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Best Linux courses from LearnQuest

Top-rated Linux courses offered by LearnQuest on Coursera.

  1. 1
    Linux Fundamentals
    LearnQuestBeginner1 - 4 Weeks4.5(976)LearnQuest
  2. 2
    Learning Linux for LFCA Certification
    LearnQuestBeginner3 - 6 Months4.5(1,197)LearnQuest

Best Linux certificate programs

Earn a certificate in Linux from top universities and companies.

  1. 1
    Linux System Administration
    EdurekaBeginner3 - 6 Months4.0(3)Specialization
  2. 2
    Open Source Software Development, Linux and Git
    The Linux FoundationBeginner3 - 6 Months4.6(3,098)Specialization
  3. 3
    Linux & Python Automation with Bash Scripting
    EDUCBABeginner3 - 6 Months4.8(49)Specialization

Best Linux courses for beginners

Top-rated beginner-friendly Linux courses with no prerequisites.

  1. 1
    Hands-on Introduction to Linux Commands and Shell Scripting
    IBMBeginner1 - 4 Weeks4.6(1,765)No prerequisites
  2. 2
    Tools of the Trade: Linux and SQL
    GoogleBeginner1 - 4 Weeks4.8(6,359)No prerequisites
  3. 3
    Fundamentals of Red Hat Enterprise Linux
    Red HatBeginner1 - 3 Months4.8(113)No prerequisites

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