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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Build a CRUD Node.js and MongoDB employee management web-app

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Web Design and Development, Restful API, User Interface (UI) Design, Node.JS, Application Deployment, MongoDB, Database Management, Databases, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Applications, Web Development, Web Development Tools, Database Application, Server Side, Back-End Web Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Javascript

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    U

    University of California, Davis

    Continuous Integration

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Integration, CI/CD, Continuous Deployment, Integration Testing, DevOps, Software Development, Continuous Monitoring, Software Development Tools, System Monitoring, Build Tools, Containerization, Docker (Software), Application Deployment, Development Environment, Security Controls, GitHub, Automation

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    41 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    The Complete Ethical Hacking Bootcamp: Beginner To Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Metasploit, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Linux, Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Vulnerability Scanning, Command-Line Interface, Exploitation techniques, Security Testing, Linux Administration, Scripting, Vulnerability Assessments, Hardening, Brute-force attacks, General Networking, Scripting Languages, Shell Script, Cybersecurity, Network Security

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    50 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    EDUCBA

    Embedded C Programming Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Debugging, Embedded Systems, Memory Management, Integrated Development Environments, C (Programming Language), Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, C and C++, Software Development Tools, System Programming, Eclipse (Software), Build Tools, Programming Principles, Data Storage

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    73 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Debian Server Mastery - Hands-On Linux Administration

    Skills you'll gain: User Provisioning, System Support, Network Troubleshooting, Network Administration, Network Support, Data Maintenance, Software Installation, System Configuration, Servers, Virtual Machines, Virtualization

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Set up a SIEM forwarder on a Linux Instance

    Skills you'll gain: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), System Configuration, System Monitoring, Security Controls, Google Cloud Platform, Event Monitoring, Linux Servers, Docker (Software), Linux Administration, Software Installation, Real Time Data, Cloud Computing, Data Security

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    Ethical Hacking Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Linux, Command-Line Interface, Penetration Testing, Linux Administration, General Networking, Cyber Security Assessment, Exploitation techniques, Cybersecurity, Data Ethics, Vulnerability Scanning, Network Security, System Configuration, Software Installation, Virtual Machines

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    38 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    S

    SkillUp

    Intermediate Java Development: Spring, Databases, Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: Hibernate (Java), Object-Relational Mapping, CI/CD, Spring Boot, Restful API, Java Programming, Integration Testing, Continuous Integration, Java, Database Development, Cloud Deployment, Application Security, Containerization, Spring Framework, SQL, NoSQL, Docker (Software), Kubernetes, Test Driven Development (TDD), Object Oriented Design

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    51 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    L

    LearnKartS

    Jenkins - From Zero to Hero

    Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD, Ansible, Build Tools, SonarQube, Devops Tools, DevOps, Apache Tomcat, Apache Maven, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, Configuration Management, Continuous Delivery, Software Configuration Management, Code Coverage, Shell Script, Application Deployment, Unix Shell, Docker (Software)

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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    53 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Threat Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Threat Modeling, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Exploitation techniques, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Management, Incident Response, Event Monitoring, Computer Security Incident Management, Malware Protection, Network Analysis, Anomaly Detection, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Network Protocols, SQL

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of London

    Introduction to Computer Security

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Commands, Computer Systems, Command-Line Interface, Cybersecurity, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Cyber Attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Hardware Architecture, Information Systems Security, Application Security, Threat Detection, Authorization (Computing), Network Protocols, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Operating Systems, VPN Clients, Systems Architecture, Authentications

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    45 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    D

    Dartmouth College

    C Programming: Pointers and Memory Management - 4

    Skills you'll gain: Memory Management, C (Programming Language), Embedded Systems, Software Visualization, Computer Engineering, Embedded Software, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Linux

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    67 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Build a CRUD Node.js and MongoDB employee management web-app: Coursera
  • Continuous Integration: University of California, Davis
  • The Complete Ethical Hacking Bootcamp: Beginner To Advanced: Packt
  • Embedded C Programming Essentials: EDUCBA
  • Debian Server Mastery - Hands-On Linux Administration: Packt
  • Set up a SIEM forwarder on a Linux Instance: Google Cloud
  • Ethical Hacking Foundations: Packt
  • Intermediate Java Development: Spring, Databases, Deployment: SkillUp
  • Jenkins - From Zero to Hero: LearnKartS
  • Threat Analysis: Cisco Learning and Certifications

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