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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


  • G

    Google

    Google شهادة تقنية المعلومات من

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, IT Security Architecture, Information Systems Security, Cloud Management, Linux, IT Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Microsoft Windows, Network Security, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Systems Administration, Remote Access Systems, Desktop Support, Technical Support, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Technical Support and Services, Package and Software Management

    4.8 stars, 591 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (591) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Design and Analyze Secure Networked Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Information Assurance, Network Security, Risk Management Framework, Security Controls, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Key Management, Security Engineering, Threat Modeling, Security Management, Authorization (Computing), Encryption, Email Security, Data Integrity, Authentications

    3.9 stars, 242 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.9 (242) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Ethical Hacking

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cryptography, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Modeling, Security Testing, Secure Coding, Cyber Attacks, Cloud Infrastructure, Email Security, IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, Security Awareness, Cyber Risk, Security Strategy

    4.6 stars, 296 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (296) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Real-Time Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Systems Architecture, Software Architecture, Embedded Software, Software Design, System Design and Implementation, Embedded Systems, Performance Tuning, Systems Analysis, Electronic Hardware, Hardware Design, Electronic Systems, Systems Design, Hardware Architecture, System Software, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Requirements Analysis, System Programming, Reliability, Service Level

    4 stars, 124 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4 (124) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Linux Shell Scripting: Build, Automate & Troubleshoot

    Skills you'll gain: Shell Script, Bash (Scripting Language), Linux Commands, Unix Shell, Linux, Scripting, Unix Commands, Unix, Scripting Languages, Debugging, Code Reusability, Command-Line Interface, File I/O, Programming Principles, Operating Systems

    4.6 stars, 10 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (10) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Mastering Operating Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Linux, Package and Software Management, Shell Script, Linux Administration, Ubuntu, Linux Commands, Microsoft Windows, Unix Shell, User Accounts, Bash (Scripting Language), Command-Line Interface, Linux Servers, Systems Administration, Unix, Operating Systems, Desktop Support, Windows Servers, System Configuration, Security Management

    4.6 stars, 162 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (162) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • P

    Packt

    Advanced IT Tools, Career Prep, and System Management

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Servers, System Configuration, Linux Commands, Operating System Administration, Systems Administration, File Systems, Operating Systems, Virtualization, Data Sharing, Virtual Machines, Information Technology, Data Storage Technologies

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    An Introduction to Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Security Assessment, Unix, Security Testing, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Cyber Attacks, Linux Commands, Network Analysis, Web Applications, Test Tools, Virtual Machines

    4.7 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Hardware and Operating System Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Linux Administration, Microsoft Windows, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, System Configuration, Event Monitoring, Authorization (Computing), Desktop Support, OS Process Management, Network Security, Package and Software Management, Information Technology, IT Automation, Network Administration, General Networking, Software Installation

    4.6 stars, 170 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (170) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • R

    Red Hat

    Cloud-Native Development with OpenShift and Kubernetes

    Skills you'll gain: OpenShift, Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, Cloud Applications, Cloud Management, Containerization, Scalability, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Development, Development Environment, Docker (Software), Cloud Computing, Enterprise Application Management, YAML, Virtual Networking, Configuration Management, Integrated Development Environments, Software Architecture

    4.6 stars, 246 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (246) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Real-Time Embedded Systems Concepts and Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Electronic Hardware, Electronic Systems, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Service Level, System Configuration

    3.9 stars, 98 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.9 (98) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Ethical Hacking Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Security Testing, Application Security, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Security Awareness, Authentications, Cloud Security, Cyber Risk, Network Monitoring, Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT

    4.6 stars, 201 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (201) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular linux courses

  • Google شهادة تقنية المعلومات من: Google
  • Design and Analyze Secure Networked Systems: University of Colorado System
  • Ethical Hacking: LearnKartS
  • Real-Time Embedded Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Linux Shell Scripting: Build, Automate & Troubleshoot: EDUCBA
  • Mastering Operating Systems: Illinois Tech
  • Advanced IT Tools, Career Prep, and System Management: Packt
  • An Introduction to Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux: Packt
  • Hardware and Operating System Foundations: Illinois Tech
  • Cloud-Native Development with OpenShift and Kubernetes: Red Hat

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