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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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    University of California San Diego

    Linux Tools for Text Processing

    Skills you'll gain: grep, Linux Commands, Linux, Unix Commands, Unix Shell, Linux Administration, Data Processing, Text Mining, Command-Line Interface, Data Manipulation, Unix, Automation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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    University of London

    Cyber Security – Technology and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Network Security, Cyber Governance, IT Security Architecture, OSI Models, Incident Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Security Management, Linux Commands, TCP/IP, Computer Systems, Threat Modeling, Command-Line Interface, Network Protocols, Cybersecurity, Computer Networking, Human Factors (Security), Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Google شهادة تقنية المعلومات من

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, IT Security Architecture, Information Systems Security, Cloud Management, Linux, IT Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Microsoft Windows, Network Security, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Systems Administration, Remote Access Systems, Desktop Support, Technical Support, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Technical Support and Services, Package and Software Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    588 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    LPIC-2 Linux Engineer (201-450)

    Skills you'll gain: Data Maintenance, Operating System Administration, Linux Commands, iSCSI Configuration, Network Support, File Management, System Software, Software Installation, Encryption, Data Loss Prevention

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Real-Time Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Systems Architecture, Software Architecture, Embedded Software, Software Design, System Design and Implementation, Embedded Systems, Performance Tuning, Systems Analysis, Electronic Hardware, Hardware Design, Electronic Systems, Systems Design, Hardware Architecture, System Software, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Requirements Analysis, System Programming, Reliability, Service Level

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Linux Bash Scripting: Automate, Optimize & Deploy

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Linux Commands, Scripting, Linux, Scripting Languages, Linux Administration, Command-Line Interface, Remote Access Systems, OS Process Management, Automation, Computational Logic, File Management, DevOps, File I/O

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Amazon Web Services

    Containerized Applications on AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon CloudWatch, Containerization, Microservices, Cloud-Native Computing, Docker (Software), Amazon Web Services, Kubernetes, Application Deployment, Serverless Computing, Cloud Deployment, System Monitoring, Scalability

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1b

    Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, General Networking, Network Architecture, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, Local Area Networks, Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, System Configuration, Wide Area Networks, Servers

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Building Linux Servers: DHCP, DNS, and Directory Services

    Skills you'll gain: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Linux Servers, User Accounts, Virtual Networking, Virtualization, Linux Administration, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, User Provisioning, Network Performance Management, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Linux, Group Policy, Server Administration, Servers, Network Administration, Network Security, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Disaster Recovery, Large Language Modeling

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Practical Linux Command Line 2.0

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Package and Software Management, Linux, File Management, Command-Line Interface, Unix Commands, File Systems, Linux Administration, System Monitoring, Software Installation, Performance Tuning, Remote Access Systems, Shell Script, Unix Shell, Network Administration, User Accounts, grep, Unix, OS Process Management, General Networking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Hacking WEP/WPA/WPA2 Wi-Fi Networks Using Kali Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Metasploit, Brute-force attacks, System Configuration, General Networking, Network Security, Penetration Testing, Wireless Networks, Exploitation techniques, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Linux, Vulnerability Scanning, Linux Commands, Encryption, Network Analysis, Software Installation, Virtual Machines

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Linux Tools for Text Processing: University of California San Diego
  • Linux Shell Scripting - Advanced: Packt
  • Cyber Security – Technology and Governance: University of London
  • Google شهادة تقنية المعلومات من: Google
  • LPIC-2 Linux Engineer (201-450): Packt
  • Real-Time Embedded Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Linux Bash Scripting: Automate, Optimize & Deploy: EDUCBA
  • Containerized Applications on AWS: Amazon Web Services
  • Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1b: Illinois Tech
  • Building Linux Servers: DHCP, DNS, and Directory Services: Pearson

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