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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


  • U

    University of Michigan

    Django for Everybody

    Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Ajax, jQuery, Model View Controller, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript and jQuery, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), JSON, HTML and CSS, Linux, Linux Commands, Application Development, Back-End Web Development, Database Application, Web Development, Cloud Deployment, Web Applications, Application Deployment, Javascript, SQL

    4.7 stars, 2.5K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (2.5K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Atlassian

    Version Control with Git

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, GitHub, Bitbucket, Software Versioning, Continuous Integration, Command-Line Interface, Collaborative Software

    4.7 stars, 3K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    The Ultimate Ubuntu Handbook

    Skills you'll gain: Ubuntu, Command-Line Interface, Package and Software Management, Hardening, Unix Shell, Linux Administration, Linux, Software Installation, Network Security, System Configuration, Linux Commands, Patch Management, Open Source Technology, Operating System Administration, Cloud-Native Computing, Containerization, Systems Administration, System Support, DevOps, Administration

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • K

    KodeKloud

    Introduction to NGINX

    Skills you'll gain: Load Balancing, Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Web Servers, Firewall, Linux, Network Administration, Network Routing, Proxy Servers, Server Administration, Application Deployment, System Configuration, Linux Commands, Event-Driven Programming, Web Applications, Computer Networking, Network Security, Servers, Configuration Management, DevOps

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Command Line Interfaces and Scripting

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Linux, Linux Commands, Shell Script, Unix Shell, Command-Line Interface, Linux Administration, Unix, Unix Commands, File Systems, Operating Systems, Scripting, File Management, System Software, Systems Administration, System Programming, Scripting Languages, grep, OS Process Management, Data Storage

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • P

    Packt

    Linux Crash Course for Beginners - 2023

    Skills you'll gain: System Monitoring, Shell Script, Bash (Scripting Language), User Accounts, Linux Commands, Linux, Systems Administration, Linux Administration, User Provisioning, Operating System Administration, Network Troubleshooting, System Configuration, File Management, File Systems, Command-Line Interface, Remote Access Systems, Network Administration, Software Installation, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtual Machines

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pearson

    Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 4

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Commands, Bash (Scripting Language), Linux Servers, Operating System Administration, Systems Administration, Shell Script, Unix Shell, OS Process Management, Network Administration, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface, Network Support, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Hardware and Operating Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Peripheral Devices, Virtualization, Computer Hardware, System Configuration, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Operating System Administration, Computer Systems, Virtual Machines, Operating Systems, Hardware Troubleshooting, Linux, Software Installation, Technical Support, Mac OS, Computer Architecture, File Systems, Network Infrastructure, Data Storage, User Accounts, Disaster Recovery

    4.7 stars, 2.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (2.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Networking, Cloud, and Security Management

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Administration, Malware Protection, Linux Commands, Operating System Administration, Endpoint Security, Security Awareness, Hardening, Active Directory, Security Controls, Computer Security Awareness Training, Network Administration, System Configuration, Systems Administration, Enterprise Application Management, Cloud Deployment, Multi-Factor Authentication, Windows Servers, Cloud Services, Encryption

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Shell Scripting: Security, Portability & Debugging

    Skills you'll gain: Unix Shell, Shell Script, Unix, Bash (Scripting Language), Linux Commands, Linux, Unix Commands, Linux Servers, Secure Coding, Maintainability, Hardening, Command-Line Interface, Debugging, Windows PowerShell, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Authorization (Computing), Cross Platform Development, Mac OS, Security Management

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Shell Scripting: Automation & Text Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Shell Script, Bash (Scripting Language), grep, Unix Shell, Linux Commands, Unix Commands, Scripting, Unix, Scripting Languages, Linux, Command-Line Interface, Code Reusability, Windows PowerShell, IT Automation, Mathematical Software, File I/O, User Interface (UI), File Management, Mac OS

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Linux Embedded System Topics and Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Embedded Software, Agile Software Development, Embedded Systems, Software Testing, Development Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Agile Project Management, Git (Version Control System), Docker (Software), Containerization, Linux, System Programming, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Application Deployment, Operating Systems, File Systems, Internet Of Things, Build Tools

    4.7 stars, 21 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (21) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular linux courses

  • Django for Everybody: University of Michigan
  • Version Control with Git: Atlassian
  • The Ultimate Ubuntu Handbook: Packt
  • Introduction to NGINX: KodeKloud
  • Command Line Interfaces and Scripting: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Linux Crash Course for Beginners - 2023: Packt
  • Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 4: Pearson
  • Introduction to Hardware and Operating Systems: IBM
  • Networking, Cloud, and Security Management: Packt
  • Shell Scripting: Security, Portability & Debugging: Packt

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