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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

    Edureka

    Cybersecurity and Network Defense Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Hardening, Cyber Threat Hunting, Operating System Administration, Exploitation techniques, Linux Commands, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Operations, Linux, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Detection, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Operating Systems, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Engineering, Network Administration, Security Awareness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Open Source Software

    Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Package and Software Management, Linux, Shell Script, Ubuntu, Unix Shell, Linux Administration, Operating System Administration, Bash (Scripting Language), Linux Servers, Unix, Operating Systems, Command-Line Interface, Scripting, Linux Commands, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, File Systems, Network Administration, Software Installation, System Software

    4.8 stars, 13 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (13) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Coursera

    Build a CI/CD Pipeline with Docker: From Code to Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), CI/CD, Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, DevOps, Containerization, Cloud Hosting, Devops Tools, Spring Boot, Continuous Deployment, Amazon Web Services, Continuous Integration

    4 stars, 7 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4 (7) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • J

    James Spurin

    Dive Into Kubernetes - Containers, Docker & Kubernetes

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Kubernetes, Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, YAML, Devops Tools, Development Environment, Application Deployment, Software Installation, Infrastructure Architecture, General Networking, Network Infrastructure, Linux, Command-Line Interface

    4.9 stars, 17 reviews, Beginner, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (17) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    SkillUp

    Java: Design Patterns, Testing, and Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Integration Testing, Continuous Integration, Docker (Software), Java, Cloud Deployment, Containerization, Software Design Patterns, Microservices, Build Tools, Cloud-Native Computing, Object Oriented Design, Software Design, Functional Design

    4.8 stars, 13 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (13) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Java Development Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Frontend Integration, Continuous Integration, Restful API, Database Development, Docker (Software), Model View Controller, Front-End Web Development, Relational Databases, Databases, Web Design and Development, User Story, CI/CD, Java, Java Programming, Database Application, Full-Stack Web Development, Spring Boot, Back-End Web Development, Software Design Documents

    4 stars, 11 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4 (11) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Foundations of IT Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Information Technology, Operating Systems, Collaborative Software, Computer Literacy, Browser Compatibility, Program Development, Computing Platforms, Computer Programming, Python Programming, System Software, Linux, Application Design, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, Package and Software Management, Open Source Technology, Software Development

    4.4 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Flask for Beginners: Creating an Application

    Skills you'll gain: Flask (Web Framework), Application Deployment, Web Applications, Application Frameworks, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Application Development, Web Development, HTML and CSS, Python Programming

    4.5 stars, 16 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (16) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Codio

    Container Creation and Orchestration Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Containerization, Ubuntu, Application Deployment, Unix, Linux, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtual Machines

    1.5 stars, 15 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 1.5 (15) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Edureka

    Java Programming

    Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Apache Maven, Restful API, Java Programming, Java, Application Deployment, Microservices, Docker (Software), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Spring Boot, Spring Framework, Containerization, CI/CD, Unit Testing, API Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Hibernate (Java), Computer Programming, Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles

    3.8 stars, 11 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.8 (11) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Packt

    Foundations of Oracle Database Administration

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, Database Administration, Relational Databases, Database Management Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Theory, Database Systems, Database Management, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Database Software, Software Installation, Query Languages, System Configuration, Virtual Environment, Data Storage Technologies, Infrastructure Security, Virtual Machines

    4.7 stars, 12 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (12) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Network Monitoring and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Linux Commands

    5 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Cybersecurity and Network Defense Fundamentals: Edureka
  • Introduction to Open Source Software: Illinois Tech
  • Build a CI/CD Pipeline with Docker: From Code to Deployment: Coursera
  • Dive Into Kubernetes - Containers, Docker & Kubernetes: James Spurin
  • Java: Design Patterns, Testing, and Deployment: SkillUp
  • Java Development Capstone Project: IBM
  • Foundations of IT Fundamentals: Packt
  • Flask for Beginners: Creating an Application: Coursera
  • Container Creation and Orchestration Basics: Codio
  • Java Programming: Edureka

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