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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


  • E

    EDUCBA

    Master & Manage Linux CentOS Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Command-Line Interface, Linux, Operating System Administration, Linux Commands, Systems Administration, User Accounts, Remote Access Systems, Network Security, grep, Network Administration, General Networking, File Management, System Configuration, Software Installation, File Systems, Data Storage

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Wireshark for Beginners: TCP IP Protocol Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Network Monitoring, OSI Models, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Web Servers, Network Analysis

    4.4 stars, 34 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.4 (34) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • K

    KodeKloud

    Git for beginners with Hands-on Labs

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Change Control, Software Versioning, Command-Line Interface

    4.7 stars, 29 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (29) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Real-Time Mission-Critical Systems Design

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Performance Tuning, Hardware Design, Systems Architecture, Systems Design, Hardware Architecture, Software Architecture, Reliability, System Programming, Real Time Data, Performance Testing, Failure Analysis, System Requirements, Memory Management, Data Integrity, Linux

    4.4 stars, 20 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (20) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Git Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Software Development Tools, Remote Access Systems, Configuration Management, DevOps, Open Source Technology, Workflow Management, Linux, Code Review, Conflict Management

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005: Unit 6

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Operating System Administration, Systems Administration, System Monitoring, Linux, Performance Tuning, File Management, Linux Commands, System Configuration, Desktop Support, Network Monitoring, Data Storage Technologies, Network Troubleshooting, Remote Access Systems, Event Monitoring, User Interface (UI), Data Management, User Accounts, File Systems, OS Process Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    KodeKloud

    Kubernetes Basics for DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, General Networking, Application Lifecycle Management

    4.7 stars, 23 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (23) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 8

    Skills you'll gain: Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Git (Version Control System), Authentications, Collaborative Software, Linux Administration, Linux, Version Control, Open Source Technology, Identity and Access Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Introduction to Git and GitHub Basics

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Unix Commands, Unix Shell, Software Versioning, Linux Commands, Shell Script, Command-Line Interface, Collaborative Software, Software Configuration Management, Software Installation, Configuration Management, File Systems, File Management, System Configuration

    4.4 stars, 23 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Securing Systems and Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Command-Line Interface, Cybersecurity, IT Security Architecture, Information Systems Security, Local Area Networks, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security, Linux Commands, Windows PowerShell, Security Controls, Hardening, Vulnerability Scanning, Endpoint Security, Threat Detection, Linux, Network Architecture, Wireless Networks, Network Analysis

    4.4 stars, 16 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (16) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    C Programming on Linux: Build, Compile & Apply

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Commands, C (Programming Language), System Programming, Command-Line Interface, Programming Principles, Development Environment, Computer Programming Tools, Computational Logic, Build Tools, Program Development, Software Development, Case Studies, Design, Environment

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Pearson

    Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 7

    Skills you'll gain: Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtual Machines, Virtualization, Containerization, Virtual Networking, Cloud Deployment, Open Source Technology, Data Persistence

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Master & Manage Linux CentOS Systems: EDUCBA
  • Wireshark for Beginners: TCP IP Protocol Fundamentals: Coursera
  • Git for beginners with Hands-on Labs: KodeKloud
  • Real-Time Mission-Critical Systems Design: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Git Fundamentals: LearnKartS
  • CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005: Unit 6: Pearson
  • Kubernetes Basics for DevOps: KodeKloud
  • Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 8: Pearson
  • Introduction to Git and GitHub Basics: Packt
  • Securing Systems and Networks: Packt

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