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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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    Duke University

    Applied Python Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, PySpark, Data Visualization, Snowflake Schema, Data Storytelling, Site Reliability Engineering, Docker (Software), Databricks, Containerization, GitHub Copilot, Interactive Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Plotly, Data Pipelines, Kubernetes, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Big Data, Data Science, Python Programming

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Cloud Virtualization, Containers and APIs

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Platforms, Application Deployment, Microservices, Cloud Computing, DevOps, Kubernetes, Cloud Management, Continuous Delivery, Containerization, Amazon Web Services, Serverless Computing, Virtual Machines, Performance Testing, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, System Monitoring, Flask (Web Framework), Performance Stress Testing, Continuous Monitoring

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Getting Started in Port Scanning Using Nmap and Kali Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Network Security, Penetration Testing, Configuration Management, Hardening, Network Monitoring, Firewall, Linux Commands, Linux Servers, Servers, Command-Line Interface, Network Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Cloudera

    Managing Big Data in Clusters and Cloud Storage

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Hive, Database Management, SQL, Database Management Systems, Big Data, Database Systems, Amazon Web Services, Databases, Data Management, Amazon S3, Apache Hadoop, Data Storage, Query Languages, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Storage, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Import/Export, Performance Tuning, File Systems, File Management

    4.7
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    299 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Red Hat

    Cloud-Native Development with OpenShift and Kubernetes

    Skills you'll gain: OpenShift, Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, Cloud Applications, Cloud Management, Containerization, Scalability, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Development, Development Environment, Docker (Software), Cloud Computing, Enterprise Application Management, YAML, Virtual Networking, Configuration Management, Integrated Development Environments, Software Architecture

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    246 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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, Linux Servers, Operating System Administration, OS Process Management, Ubuntu, Systems Administration, System Monitoring, General Networking, Event Monitoring, Network Administration, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface, Network Troubleshooting, Software Installation, Service Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Hardware and Operating System Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Linux Administration, Microsoft Windows, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, System Configuration, Event Monitoring, Authorization (Computing), Desktop Support, OS Process Management, Network Security, Package and Software Management, Information Technology, IT Automation, Network Administration, General Networking, Software Installation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    KodeKloud

    DevOps Prerequisite Course

    Skills you'll gain: Network Administration, DevOps, Software Development Tools, Networking Hardware, Network Troubleshooting, Command-Line Interface, Web Development, Cloud Applications, Development Environment, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Network Routers, Virtual Machines, Virtual Environment, Virtualization, Dependency Analysis, Software Development

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Linux Shell Scripting - Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Unix Shell, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Linux Commands, Unix Commands, Linux, Command-Line Interface, Code Reusability, User Interface (UI), Graphical Tools

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    KodeKloud

    Docker for Beginners with Hands-on labs

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Deployment, Development Environment, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtualization, Cloud Development, Virtual Machines, Cloud Services, Application Development

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Building Linux Servers: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Performance Management, Network Administration, Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Interoperability, General Networking, Network Infrastructure, System Configuration, Network Protocols, Software Installation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Python Scripting for DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Containerization, File I/O, Package and Software Management, Unified Modeling Language, Software Testing, Docker (Software), Development Environment, Unit Testing, Application Deployment, Plot (Graphics), Pandas (Python Package), Scripting, Data Modeling, DevOps, Data Persistence, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Scripting Languages, Data Structures, Computer Programming

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Applied Python Data Engineering: Duke University
  • Cloud Virtualization, Containers and APIs: Duke University
  • Getting Started in Port Scanning Using Nmap and Kali Linux: Packt
  • Managing Big Data in Clusters and Cloud Storage: Cloudera
  • Cloud-Native Development with OpenShift and Kubernetes: Red Hat
  • Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 3: Pearson
  • Hardware and Operating System Foundations: Illinois Tech
  • DevOps Prerequisite Course: KodeKloud
  • Linux Shell Scripting - Advanced: Packt
  • Docker for Beginners with Hands-on labs: KodeKloud

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