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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 Colorado Boulder

    Real-Time Embedded Systems Theory and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, System Programming, System Design and Implementation, Software Design, OS Process Management, Linux, Systems Analysis, Test Tools, Theoretical Computer Science, Verification And Validation, Algorithms

    4.3 stars, 20 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (20) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Linux Daemon with Go: Build a Webpage Database Crawler

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Unstructured Data, Go (Programming Language), Web Servers, MySQL, Web Scraping, Kubernetes, Software Development, System Programming, Linux, Database Software, Programming Principles, SQL, Relational Databases

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Shell Scripting with Bash: Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Scripting, Command-Line Interface, Unix Shell, Scripting Languages, IT Automation, Unix, Linux, File I/O, File Management

    4.5 stars, 64 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (64) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • M

    Microsoft

    Deploy a website with Azure Virtual Machines

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Virtual Machines, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud Development, Cloud Hosting, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, Linux, Cloud Management, Linux Servers, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Applications, Node.JS, MongoDB

    4.6 stars, 32 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (32) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Building with Code: Programming Fundamentals and Open Source

    Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Package and Software Management, Web Development, Linux, Shell Script, Database Design, Ubuntu, Relational Databases, Web Applications, Web Development Tools, Unix Shell, Test Driven Development (TDD), Python Programming, Linux Administration, Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Scripting Languages, Javascript, Database Management

    4.6 stars, 68 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

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

    LearnKartS

    DevOps and Jenkins Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, CI/CD, Devops Tools, DevOps, Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Deployment, Docker (Software), Containerization, Build Tools, Software Development, Application Deployment, Test Automation, Software Installation

    3.5 stars, 35 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.5 (35) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Container and Container Orchestration Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Containerization, Kubernetes, Microservices, Ubuntu, DevOps, Application Deployment, Virtualization, Software Installation, Virtual Machines, Scalability, Systems Architecture, Software Architecture, Data Persistence

    4.2 stars, 42 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (42) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Virtualization, Docker, and Kubernetes for Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Site Reliability Engineering, Docker (Software), Containerization, GitHub Copilot, Kubernetes, Virtualization, Cloud Deployment, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Microservices, Development Environment, Application Deployment, Virtual Machines, Cloud Development, Database Management, Test Engineering, Cloud-Based Integration

    3.8 stars, 51 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.8 (51) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Threat Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Threat Modeling, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Exploitation techniques, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Management, Incident Response, Event Monitoring, Computer Security Incident Management, Malware Protection, Network Analysis, Anomaly Detection, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Network Protocols, SQL

    4.9 stars, 36 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (36) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    CompTIA A+ Certification Core 2 (220-1102)

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Remote Access Systems, Local Area Networks, Software Installation, Command-Line Interface, Threat Management, Microsoft Windows, System Configuration, Threat Detection, Information Technology Operations, Wireless Networks, Systems Administration, Network Security, TCP/IP, Information Systems Security, Peripheral Devices, USB, Operating Systems, Computer Hardware, Data Storage Technologies

    4.7 stars, 47 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (47) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pragmatic AI Labs

    Linux Desktop From Zero

    Skills you'll gain: User Accounts, User Provisioning, Ubuntu, Command-Line Interface, System Configuration, System Monitoring, Unix Commands, Unix Shell, Spreadsheet Software, Operating System Administration, Systems Administration, Linux Commands, Unix, Linux, Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Software Installation, File Management, Desktop Support, Data Engineering

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Cloud Support Essentials: A Technical Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Network Troubleshooting, Linux Commands, Linux, Linux Servers, Linux Administration, Technical Support, Amazon Web Services, File Management, Remote Access Systems, Network Protocols, Network Security, Operating Systems, Package and Software Management, System Configuration, Scenario Testing, DevOps, Communication

    4.8 stars, 28 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (28) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Real-Time Embedded Systems Theory and Analysis: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Linux Daemon with Go: Build a Webpage Database Crawler: Coursera
  • Shell Scripting with Bash: Basics: Coursera
  • Deploy a website with Azure Virtual Machines: Microsoft
  • Building with Code: Programming Fundamentals and Open Source: Illinois Tech
  • DevOps and Jenkins Fundamentals: LearnKartS
  • Container and Container Orchestration Fundamentals: LearnKartS
  • Virtualization, Docker, and Kubernetes for Data Engineering: Duke University
  • Threat Analysis: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • CompTIA A+ Certification Core 2 (220-1102): Packt

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