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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


  • M

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Digital Forensics

    Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Investigation, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Policies, Digital Analysis, Computer Security, Digital Assets, Security Testing, Data Analysis Software, Cyber Risk, Incident Management

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    Get Started with iOS App Development

    Skills you'll gain: iOS Development, Apple iOS, Swift Programming, Mobile Development, Mobile Development Tools, Application Development, Development Environment, Knowledge of Apple Software, UI Components, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles, Debugging, Git (Version Control System), Data Management

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Codio

    Bash Scripting and System Configuration

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Bash (Scripting Language), Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Unix Shell, Ubuntu, Shell Script, Scripting, Unix, Scripting Languages, Unix Commands, Linux, System Configuration, grep, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, File Management, Configuration Management, File I/O

    ★ 2.9 (13) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Hardware and Operating System Foundations III

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, System Configuration, Firewall, Linux Administration, Linux, System Monitoring, File Systems, System Support, Event Monitoring, Authorization (Computing), File Management, Network Security, Data Security

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • K

    KodeKloud

    Kubernetes Basics for DevOps

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

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Operating Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Operating Systems, Operating System Administration, Memory Management, OS Process Management, System Software, System Programming, Command-Line Interface, Linux Administration, File Systems, System Monitoring, Performance Tuning, Package and Software Management, Systems Architecture, File Management, Algorithms, Cloud Platforms, User Accounts, Security Controls, Data Sharing

    ★ 4.9 (14) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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    Category: Build toward a degree
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  • W

    Whizlabs

    Automation with Ansible

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, IT Automation, Devops Tools, Automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), DevOps, YAML, Linux, Encryption, Security Controls

    ★ 3.3 (15) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Peking University

    操作系统与虚拟化安全

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, IT Security Architecture, Computer Security, Operating System Administration, Information Systems Security, Security Engineering, Database Application, Operating Systems, Security Requirements Analysis, Linux, Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Linux Administration, Program Development, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Systems Development, Data Integrity

    ★ 3.7 (13) · Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • W

    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep CKA: Certified Kubernetes Administrator

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Network Troubleshooting, Containerization, Cloud Infrastructure, Application Deployment, Scalability, Virtual Networking, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Network Monitoring, System Monitoring, Configuration Management, Software Installation, Data Persistence

    ★ 3.2 (14) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Security: A Comprehensive Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Operating System Administration, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Services, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Incident Response, Cloud Platforms, Disaster Recovery, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Applications, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, System Configuration, Firewall, Linux Administration, Risk Management

    ★ 4.7 (34) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • 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 (23) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Application Deployment, API Gateway, Cloud-Native Computing, Containerization, Network Troubleshooting, Data Storage, Network Administration, Infrastructure Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), YAML, Security Controls, Linux Administration, Data Storage Technologies, General Networking, Problem Management, Network Security, Data Persistence, Test Tools, Scenario Testing

    ★ 4.4 (18) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Cyber Security: Digital Forensics: Macquarie University
  • Get Started with iOS App Development: SkillUp
  • Bash Scripting and System Configuration: Codio
  • Hardware and Operating System Foundations III: Illinois Tech
  • Kubernetes Basics for DevOps: KodeKloud
  • Operating Systems: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Automation with Ansible: Whizlabs
  • 操作系统与虚拟化安全: Peking University
  • Exam Prep CKA: Certified Kubernetes Administrator: Whizlabs
  • Security: A Comprehensive Approach: Illinois Tech

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