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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


  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Computer Security and Systems Management

    Skills you'll gain: Windows Servers, Computer Security, Linux Administration, Disaster Recovery, Authorization (Computing), Linux, Linux Servers, Microsoft Windows, Authentications, Operating System Administration, OSI Models, User Accounts, Group Policy, Security Management, Ubuntu, System Monitoring, Cyber Security Policies, IT Management, Systems Administration, Cybersecurity

    ★ 4.6 (1.9K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Toronto

    Self-Driving Cars

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Control Systems, Robotics, Embedded Software, Automation, Deep Learning, Software Architecture, Safety Assurance, Global Positioning Systems, Hardware Architecture, Systems Architecture, Network Routing, Graph Theory, Estimation, Algorithms, Simulations, Mathematical Modeling, Linear Algebra

    ★ 4.7 (3.6K) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    Edureka

    Secure Coding and SSDLC for Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Secure Coding, Application Security, Security Testing, DevSecOps, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Security Requirements Analysis, Authentications, Threat Detection, Software Development Life Cycle, Security Controls, Systems Development Life Cycle, Vulnerability Assessments, DevOps, Cyber Security Assessment, CI/CD, Linux, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Cyber Governance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    The Raspberry Pi Platform and Python Programming for the Raspberry Pi

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Commands, Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Integrated Development Environments, File Systems, Internet Of Things, Command-Line Interface, Development Environment, System Configuration, Embedded Systems, Computing Platforms, Python Programming, OS Process Management, User Interface (UI), Computer Hardware, File Management, Scripting Languages, Programming Principles, Computer Programming

    ★ 4.7 (2.8K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Hardware and Operating Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Peripheral Devices, Virtualization, Computer Hardware, System Configuration, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Operating System Administration, Computer Systems, Virtual Machines, Operating Systems, Hardware Troubleshooting, Linux, Software Installation, Technical Support, Mac OS, Computer Architecture, File Systems, Network Infrastructure, Data Storage, User Accounts, Disaster Recovery

    ★ 4.7 (2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • G

    Google

    Troubleshooting and Debugging Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Technical Communication, Network Troubleshooting, Performance Tuning, Problem Management, Technical Documentation, System Monitoring, Capacity Management, Incident Management, Memory Management, Continuous Integration, Continuous Monitoring

    ★ 4.6 (3.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Toronto

    Introduction to Self-Driving Cars

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Robotics, Embedded Software, Automation, Software Architecture, Simulations, Safety Assurance, Hardware Architecture, Systems Architecture, Computer Vision, Mathematical Modeling, Safety Standards, Global Positioning Systems

    ★ 4.7 (2.9K) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Pearson

    CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Ubuntu, Linux, Bash (Scripting Language), Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Command-Line Interface, Operating System Administration, Unix Shell, File Management, Shell Script, grep, Software Installation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Advanced IT Tools, Career Prep, and System Management

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Servers, System Configuration, Linux Commands, Operating System Administration, Systems Administration, File Systems, IT Management, Virtualization, File Management, Data Sharing, Virtual Machines, Data Storage, Information Technology, Data Storage Technologies

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • A

    Atlassian

    Version Control with Git

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, GitHub, Bitbucket, Software Versioning, Software Configuration Management, Continuous Integration, Command-Line Interface

    ★ 4.7 (3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Getting Started in Port Scanning Using Nmap and Kali Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Network Security, Penetration Testing, Configuration Management, System Configuration, Firewall, Linux Commands, Servers, Command-Line Interface, TCP/IP, Network Analysis, Software Versioning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    Edureka

    OWASP Web Application Security

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Security Testing, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Risk Mitigation, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Attacks, Security Engineering, Risk Analysis, Web Applications, Security Awareness, Computer Security, Security Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Authentications, Software Development, Linux, Linux Commands

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Computer Security and Systems Management: University of Colorado System
  • Self-Driving Cars: University of Toronto
  • Secure Coding and SSDLC for Developers: Edureka
  • The Raspberry Pi Platform and Python Programming for the Raspberry Pi: University of California, Irvine
  • Introduction to Hardware and Operating Systems: IBM
  • Troubleshooting and Debugging Techniques: Google
  • Introduction to Self-Driving Cars: University of Toronto
  • CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005: Unit 1: Pearson
  • Advanced IT Tools, Career Prep, and System Management: Packt
  • Version Control with Git: Atlassian

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