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    Coursera Project Network

    Analyze Network Traffic with TCPDump: Build a Logging Tool

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Linux, TCP/IP, Scripting, Shell Script, Network Monitoring, Network Analysis, Network Security, Network Protocols

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    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, Vulnerability Scanning, Command-Line Interface, Exploitation techniques, Scripting, Vulnerability Assessments, General Networking, Scripting Languages, Cyber Security Assessment, Python Programming, Web Applications, Cybersecurity, Data Ethics, Firewall, Network Security, Computer Networking

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    44 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Whizlabs

    Automation with Ansible

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Devops Tools, Automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), DevOps, YAML, Linux, Virtual Machines, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Infrastructure, Encryption, System Configuration

    3.2
    Rating, 3.2 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Red Hat

    Fundamentals of Ansible

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Linux, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), YAML, Automation, DevOps, Configuration Management, Software Architecture

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    81 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    Introduction to Computer Security

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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    39 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Identifying Security Vulnerabilities in C/C++Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, C and C++, Verification And Validation, Vulnerability Management, Linux, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Modeling, Data Validation, Debugging, Cryptography, C (Programming Language), Identity and Access Management, Encryption, File Management, OS Process Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    80 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Python: de cero a analista de datos

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Matplotlib, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Visualization, Extract, Transform, Load, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Plot (Graphics), Data Analysis, Data Science, Python Programming, Scientific Visualization, Jupyter, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Analysis, Graphing, Software Installation, Linux, Scripting Languages, Programming Principles

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    75 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Dartmouth College

    C Programming: Modular Programming and Memory Management - 3

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Computer Architecture, Embedded Software, Computer Programming, Program Development, Data Structures, Linux, Debugging

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    61 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Dartmouth College

    C Programming: Pointers and Memory Management - 4

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Embedded Systems, Computer Engineering, Embedded Software, System Programming, Computer Science, Computer Programming, Operating Systems, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Structures, Linux

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    62 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Digital Forensics for Pentesters - Hands-On Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Network Analysis, Cyber Security Assessment, Virtual Machines, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Open Source Technology, Malware Protection, Linux, Microsoft Windows

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Free Trial
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    Alibaba Cloud Academy

    Protecting Cloud Architecture with Alibaba Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Network Security, General Networking, Network Architecture, Data Security, Application Security, Cloud Computing, Operating Systems, Cloud Platforms, Linux, Security Management, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    62 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Dartmouth College

    C Programming: Advanced Data Types - 5

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Embedded Systems, Data Structures, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Linux, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, Debugging, Software Development Tools

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    56 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Analyze Network Traffic with TCPDump: Build a Logging Tool: Coursera Project Network
  • The Complete Ethical Hacking Bootcamp: Beginner To Advanced: Packt
  • Automation with Ansible: Whizlabs
  • Fundamentals of Ansible: Red Hat
  • Introduction to Computer Security: University of London
  • Identifying Security Vulnerabilities in C/C++Programming: University of California, Davis
  • Python: de cero a analista de datos: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • C Programming: Modular Programming and Memory Management - 3: Dartmouth College
  • C Programming: Pointers and Memory Management - 4: Dartmouth College
  • Digital Forensics for Pentesters - Hands-On Learning: Packt

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