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Linux Courses

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


  • I

    IBM

    Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Bash (Scripting Language), Network Monitoring, Cyber Security Assessment, System Configuration, Digital Forensics

    4.6 stars, 71 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    KodeKloud

    Linux for beginners with Hands-on Labs

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Linux, Linux Administration, File Systems, Linux Servers, Data Storage, Network Troubleshooting, Operating Systems, Remote Access Systems, Operating System Administration, Software Installation, File Management, Service Management, General Networking

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

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Kali Linux: Ethical Hacking & Pentesting

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Metasploit, Vulnerability Scanning, Malware Protection, Exploitation techniques, Database Management, Security Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Data Import/Export, Mobile Security, Network Analysis, SQL, Scripting, Linux, Human Factors (Security), Linux Administration

    4.8 stars, 105 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (105) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Advanced Embedded Linux Development

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, System Programming, Agile Software Development, Linux, Software Testing, Agile Project Management, Git (Version Control System), Docker (Software), Containerization, File Systems, Shell Script, Debugging, File I/O, Internet Of Things, Build Tools, Electrical Engineering

    4.4 stars, 184 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Linux Shell Scripting for Hackers

    Skills you'll gain: grep, Bash (Scripting Language), Metasploit, Hardening, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Linux Commands, Shell Script, Vulnerability Scanning, Command-Line Interface, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Security Assessment, Scripting, Security Testing, Firewall, Linux, Linux Administration, Automation, Network Infrastructure, Network Analysis

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Infosec

    Linux+ XK0-005

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Version Control, Linux, Git (Version Control System), Linux Commands, Network Troubleshooting, Operating System Administration, Bash (Scripting Language), Systems Administration, Scripting, Shell Script, User Accounts, System Configuration, Network Administration, File Management, Identity and Access Management, General Networking, Firewall, Security Controls, Containerization

    4.4 stars, 24 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (24) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • I

    IBM

    IBM DevOps and Software Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Cloud Deployment, CI/CD, Unit Testing, Software Development Life Cycle, Bash (Scripting Language), Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Package and Software Management, Continuous Integration, OpenShift, Istio, Kubernetes, Cloud Infrastructure, Test Driven Development (TDD), Git (Version Control System), DevOps, Grafana, Software Engineering, Python Programming, Application Development

    4.6 stars, 66K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (66K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Pearson

    Linux Networking - Basics and Beyond

    Skills you'll gain: Apache, Network Troubleshooting, OSI Models, Linux Administration, Linux Servers, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Linux Commands, Systems Analysis, Linux, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Virtual Networking, General Networking, Virtual Machines, Web Servers, Remote Access Systems, Ubuntu, Network Administration, Computer Networking, Network Analysis

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Dartmouth College

    C Programming with Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Memory Management, Command-Line Interface, C (Programming Language), Linux Commands, Linux, Computer Programming Tools, Embedded Systems, File I/O, Programming Principles, Computer Engineering, Linux Servers, File Systems, Build Tools, Data Structures, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Software Documentation, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Debugging

    4.6 stars, 455 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Linux Security Basics and Beyond

    Skills you'll gain: File Management, Firewall, Ubuntu, Hardening, Linux Administration, OS Process Management, Linux, Authentications, Linux Servers, Remote Access Systems, Data Security, Cyber Security Strategy, User Accounts, Network Security, Linux Commands, Application Security, Computer Security, Security Strategy, Information Systems Security, IT Security Architecture

    4.4 stars, 7 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (7) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Google Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Network Security, Vulnerability Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Hardening, Incident Response, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Network Protocols, Threat Detection, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Architecture, Computer Security Incident Management, Operating Systems, Debugging, Linux, Web Presence, Python Programming, SQL

    4.8 stars, 70K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (70K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Packt

    Mastering Linux Administration

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Linux Administration, Kubernetes, Package and Software Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Linux, Shell Script, Cloud Computing Architecture, Docker (Software), Linux Commands, Public Cloud, Linux Servers, Firewall, Containerization, Systems Administration, Operating System Administration, Infrastructure Security, Network Troubleshooting, General Networking, System Support

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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