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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

    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, Unix, User Interface (UI), Graphical Tools

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux: Analyze & Defend

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Malware Protection, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Exploitation techniques, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Email Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Human Factors (Security), Network Analysis

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of California, Irvine

    The Raspberry Pi Platform and Python Programming for the Raspberry Pi

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Operating System Administration, Operating Systems, Integrated Development Environments, File Systems, Internet Of Things, Development Environment, Embedded Systems, Python Programming, OS Process Management, Computer Hardware, UI Components, Computer Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    2.8K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    U

    University of Toronto

    Self-Driving Cars

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Control Systems, Automation, Deep Learning, Simulation and Simulation Software, Software Architecture, Safety Assurance, Artificial Neural Networks, Global Positioning Systems, Hardware Architecture, Systems Architecture, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Estimation, Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Simulations, Scenario Testing, Data Structures

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    3.5K reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Troubleshooting and Debugging Techniques

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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    3.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Johns Hopkins University

    Genomic Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Unix Commands, Biostatistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Unix, Data Science, Data Management, Statistical Methods, Command-Line Interface, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Linux Commands, Data Analysis Software, Data Quality, Statistical Modeling, Data Structures, Data Analysis, Molecular Biology, R Programming, Python Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    6.8K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    C

    Codio

    Unix System Basics

    Skills you'll gain: User Accounts, Unix Commands, Unix, Command-Line Interface, OS Process Management, File Systems, Linux, Ubuntu, Linux Commands, Operating Systems, Systems Administration, Shell Script, File Management

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    89 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Getting Started in Port Scanning Using Nmap and Kali Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Network Security, Configuration Management, System Configuration, Vulnerability Assessments, Firewall, Linux Commands, Servers, TCP/IP, Network Analysis, Software Versioning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Build a Guessing Game in C# on Linux

    Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Microsoft Visual Studio, .NET Framework, Game Design, Programming Principles, Linux, Application Development, Cross Platform Development

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    U

    University of California San Diego

    Linux Tools for Text Processing

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

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of Toronto

    Introduction to Self-Driving Cars

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Automation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Software Architecture, Safety Assurance, Hardware Architecture, Systems Architecture, Mathematical Modeling, Computer Hardware, Mechanics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    2.9K reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

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

    Skills you'll gain: General Networking, TCP/IP, Network Security, Penetration Testing, Wireless Networks, Exploitation techniques, Linux, Vulnerability Scanning, Linux Commands, Encryption, Network Analysis, Command-Line Interface, Virtual Machines

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Linux Shell Scripting - Advanced: Packt
  • Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux: Analyze & Defend: EDUCBA
  • The Raspberry Pi Platform and Python Programming for the Raspberry Pi: University of California, Irvine
  • Self-Driving Cars: University of Toronto
  • Troubleshooting and Debugging Techniques: Google
  • Genomic Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
  • Unix System Basics: Codio
  • Getting Started in Port Scanning Using Nmap and Kali Linux: Packt
  • Build a Guessing Game in C# on Linux: Coursera
  • Linux Tools for Text Processing: University of California San Diego

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