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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


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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Linux Kernel Programming and Introduction to Yocto Project

    Skills you'll gain: System Programming, Embedded Software, System Software, Linux, Embedded Systems, Real-Time Operating Systems, Debugging, Operating Systems, Peripheral Devices, Build Tools, File Systems, Shell Script, C (Programming Language), Development Environment

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Authentications, Remote Access Systems, Linux Administration, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface, Cryptographic Protocols

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Ubuntu, Hardening, Linux Servers, Linux, Linux Commands, Application Security, Operating System Administration, Security Controls, Service Management, Patch Management, Systems Administration, Information Systems Security, Package and Software Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Building Linux Servers: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Virtualization, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Network Administration, Virtual Machines, Linux, Network Architecture, Information Technology, Virtual Environment, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Ubuntu, Linux, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Unix Shell, File Management, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, Software Installation, System Configuration, User Accounts

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Linux Server Administration Made Easy with Hands-On Training

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Servers, Linux Administration, Command-Line Interface, Bash (Scripting Language), Apache, Performance Tuning, Operating System Administration, Linux Commands, Web Servers, Server Administration, System Monitoring, Virtualization, Network Administration, Virtual Machines, System Configuration, File Management, Software Installation, Package and Software Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Mastering Security-Enhanced Linux (SELinux)

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux Administration, Hardening, Linux, Security Controls, Security Engineering, Authorization (Computing), Containerization, Computer Security, System Configuration, Context Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Linux for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Ubuntu, Linux, Package and Software Management, Software Installation, Open Source Technology, Computing Platforms, Operating Systems, Desktop Support

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Dartmouth College

    C Programming: Using Linux Tools and Libraries - 7

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Embedded Software, C (Programming Language), Linux, Embedded Systems, Build Tools, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, Program Development, Software Installation, Development Environment, Application Development, Computer Programming

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Codio

    Linux for Security Experts

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Digital Forensics, Linux, Linux Administration, Network Security, User Accounts, Network Monitoring, System Monitoring, Hardening, Continuous Monitoring, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Wireless Networks, Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Containerization, Incident Response

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux, Package and Software Management, Remote Access Systems, File Management, Linux Commands, Operating System Administration, OS Process Management, Systems Administration, System Monitoring, Unix Commands, File Systems, General Networking, Network Administration, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface, Software Installation, Service Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Linux Command Line for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: User Accounts, Linux, Linux Administration, Shell Script, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Operating System Administration, System Monitoring, Unix Commands, File Systems, Unix, File Management, Software Installation, Virtual Machines, System Configuration, Operating Systems, Network Troubleshooting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Linux Kernel Programming and Introduction to Yocto Project: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 1: Pearson
  • Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 2: Pearson
  • Building Linux Servers: Unit 1: Pearson
  • Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 1: Pearson
  • Linux Server Administration Made Easy with Hands-On Training: Packt
  • Mastering Security-Enhanced Linux (SELinux): Pearson
  • Linux for Beginners: Packt
  • C Programming: Using Linux Tools and Libraries - 7: Dartmouth College
  • Linux for Security Experts: Codio

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