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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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    Packt

    Foundations of Computer Hardware and Storage

    Skills you'll gain: Peripheral Devices, USB, Operating Systems, Computer Hardware, Operating System Administration, Data Storage Technologies, Hardware Troubleshooting, Data Storage, Computing Platforms, Hardware Architecture, Desktop Support, Computer Systems, System Configuration, Electrical Safety, Linux, System Software, File Systems, Information Technology, Microsoft Windows, File Management

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    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Git and GitHub Complete Master Class

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Unix Commands, Unix Shell, Software Versioning, Linux Commands, Shell Script, Command-Line Interface, Software Configuration Management, Bash (Scripting Language), Devops Tools, Software Installation, Configuration Management, Collaborative Software, Code Review, File Systems, Development Environment, Web Presence, Software Documentation

    4.5
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    35 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Introduction to Git and GitHub Basics

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Unix Commands, Unix Shell, Software Versioning, Linux Commands, Shell Script, Command-Line Interface, Collaborative Software, Software Configuration Management, Software Installation, Configuration Management, File Systems, File Management, System Configuration

    4.4
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    23 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    KodeKloud

    Git for beginners with Hands-on Labs

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Change Control, Software Versioning, Command-Line Interface

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Application Deployment, API Gateway, Cloud-Native Computing, Containerization, Network Troubleshooting, Data Storage, Network Administration, Infrastructure Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), YAML, Security Controls, Linux Administration, Data Storage Technologies, General Networking, Problem Management, Network Security, Data Persistence, Test Tools, Scenario Testing

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Git Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Software Development Tools, Remote Access Systems, Configuration Management, DevOps, Open Source Technology, Workflow Management, Linux, Code Review, Conflict Management

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    22 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    操作系统与虚拟化安全

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, IT Security Architecture, Computer Security, Operating System Administration, Information Systems Security, Security Engineering, Database Application, Operating Systems, Security Requirements Analysis, Linux, Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Linux Administration, Program Development, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Systems Development, Data Integrity

    3.7
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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Real-Time Project for Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Systems Architecture, Software Architecture, Software Design, System Design and Implementation, System Programming, Systems Analysis, Embedded Systems, Requirements Analysis, Unix, Operating Systems, Verification And Validation, Real Time Data, Performance Tuning, Performance Testing, System Monitoring, Computer Vision, Image Analysis

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Rust for DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Containerization, CI/CD, Docker (Software), DevOps, Jenkins, Application Deployment, Continuous Integration, Rust (Programming Language), Prometheus (Software), Continuous Delivery, System Monitoring, JSON, Scripting, Command-Line Interface, Continuous Monitoring, Automation, System Programming, Software Testing, GitHub

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    18 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    Automation with Ansible

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, IT Automation, Devops Tools, Automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), DevOps, YAML, Linux, Encryption, Security Controls

    3.3
    Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Hardware and Operating System Foundations III

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, System Configuration, Firewall, Linux Administration, Linux, System Monitoring, File Systems, System Support, Event Monitoring, Authorization (Computing), File Management, Network Security, Data Security

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    Bash Scripting and System Configuration

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Bash (Scripting Language), Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Unix Shell, Ubuntu, Shell Script, Scripting, Unix, Scripting Languages, Unix Commands, Linux, System Configuration, grep, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, File Management, Configuration Management, File I/O

    2.9
    Rating, 2.9 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Foundations of Computer Hardware and Storage: Packt
  • Git and GitHub Complete Master Class: Packt
  • Introduction to Git and GitHub Basics: Packt
  • Git for beginners with Hands-on Labs: KodeKloud
  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA): Pearson
  • Git Fundamentals: LearnKartS
  • 操作系统与虚拟化安全: Peking University
  • Real-Time Project for Embedded Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Rust for DevOps: Duke University
  • Automation with Ansible: Whizlabs

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