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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


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    IBM

    Hands-on Introduction to Linux Commands and Shell Scripting

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, File Management, Unix Shell, Linux, File Systems, Unix Commands, Linux Servers, Scripting, Command-Line Interface, Linux Administration, Scripting Languages, Unix, File I/O, grep, Operating Systems, Package and Software Management, Network Protocols, OS Process Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Tools of the Trade: Linux and SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Operating Systems, File Systems, Linux Commands, Linux, SQL, Linux Administration, Unix Commands, File Management, Unix Shell, Query Languages, Database Management, Command-Line Interface, Relational Databases, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, User Accounts

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Linux Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Commands, Linux Servers, Ubuntu, File Management, Command-Line Interface, Unix, Bash (Scripting Language), grep, Servers, Operating Systems, File Systems, Shell Script, Web Servers, IT Automation, Apache, MySQL, Open Source Technology, Service Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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, Unix Commands, Shell Script, grep, Continuous Integration, Operating System Administration, Software Installation, Software Development Tools

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    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, Ubuntu, Version Control, File Management, Command-Line Interface, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Git (Version Control System), File Systems, User Accounts, Firewall, Cloud Computing Architecture, DevOps

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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, User Provisioning, OS Process Management, Bash (Scripting Language), Command-Line Interface, File Management, Unix Shell, Shell Script, Identity and Access Management, File Systems, System Monitoring, System Support, Network Administration, General Networking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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, Unix Shell, User Provisioning, System Monitoring, Operating Systems, System Software, Patch Management, Software Installation, Graphical Tools

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Linux & Python Automation with Bash Scripting

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Linux, Scripting, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Unix Shell, Scripting Languages, Operating System Administration, Data Persistence, Systems Administration, Command-Line Interface, IT Automation, Software Installation, Data Store, Linux Servers, Cloud Hosting, Object-Relational Mapping, YAML, Automation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    KodeKloud

    Linux for beginners with Hands-on Labs

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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Command Line in Linux

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

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    EDUCBA

    Kali Linux: Ethical Hacking & Pentesting

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Metasploit, Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Vulnerability Scanning, Malware Protection, Exploitation techniques, Database Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Testing, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Operations, Vulnerability Assessments, Brute-force attacks, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Linux, Linux Administration

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Dartmouth College

    C Programming with Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Memory Management, Command-Line Interface, C (Programming Language), Linux Commands, Linux, Computer Programming Tools, Embedded Systems, File I/O, Embedded Software, Software Visualization, Programming Principles, Computer Engineering, C and C++, Linux Servers, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Software Documentation, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Debugging

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Hands-on Introduction to Linux Commands and Shell Scripting: IBM
  • Tools of the Trade: Linux and SQL: Google
  • Linux Fundamentals: LearnQuest
  • Open Source Software Development, Linux and Git: The Linux Foundation
  • Learning Linux for LFCA Certification: LearnQuest
  • Fundamentals of Red Hat Enterprise Linux: Red Hat
  • Linux for Developers: The Linux Foundation
  • Linux & Python Automation with Bash Scripting: EDUCBA
  • Linux for beginners with Hands-on Labs: KodeKloud
  • Command Line in Linux: Coursera

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