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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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    Illinois Tech

    Cloud Computing Technologies - Master's

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Storage, Cloud Technologies, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Development, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Management, Cloud Services, Amazon S3, Cloud Applications, Data Storage, Scalability, Terraform, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Linux Administration

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Launch a Website with Azure Virtual Machines

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Development, Software Development, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Hosting, Virtual Machines, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud Management, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Virtualization, Linux Servers, Application Deployment, Linux Administration, Angular, Linux, Web Applications, Node.JS, MongoDB

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Web Development in Flask: Build Your First Website

    Skills you'll gain: Flask (Web Framework), User Provisioning, User Accounts, Web Development, Web Applications, Object-Relational Mapping, HTML and CSS, Authentications, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Database Management, Database Application

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    LearnQuest

    LCFA Exam Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Administration, Systems Administration, Display Devices

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Zabbix: Configure, Monitor & Secure IT Systems

    Skills you'll gain: System Monitoring, Network Monitoring, Event Monitoring, VMware ESX Servers, Continuous Monitoring, System Configuration, Incident Management, Operating System Administration, Linux Servers, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Security Controls, Windows Servers, Software Installation, Microsoft Windows, Dashboard Creation, Databases

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Ethical Hacking with Metasploit, SQL & Crypto

    Skills you'll gain: Exploit development, Metasploit, Exploitation techniques, Penetration Testing, Database Management, Cryptography, Security Testing, Data Import/Export, Encryption, Brute-force attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, SQL, Command-Line Interface

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Local LLMs with llamafile

    Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Model Deployment, Real Time Data, Large Language Modeling, Application Deployment, System Monitoring, Generative AI, Open Source Technology, Cross Platform Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Machine Learning

    2.7
    Rating, 2.7 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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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, File I/O, Software Installation

    2.9
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Continuous Integration & Continuous Deployment with Jenkins

    Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, CI/CD, Build Tools, Apache Tomcat, Apache Maven, Docker (Software), Continuous Integration, Shell Script, Continuous Deployment, Application Deployment, Devops Tools, Unix Shell, Software Configuration Management, Application Servers, DevOps, Continuous Delivery, Containerization, Solution Delivery, Command-Line Interface, Systems Integration

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    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Offensive Hacking Unfolded - Become a Pro Pentester

    Skills you'll gain: Exploitation techniques, Metasploit, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Testing, Security Controls, Brute-force attacks, Virtual Environment, Cybersecurity, Virtual Machines, Technical Writing, Technical Documentation, Linux

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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Comprehensive Cloud Computing Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Linux, Ubuntu, Operating System Administration, Linux Commands, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Management, Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Deployment, Scalability, Server Administration, Servers, Web Applications, Web Servers

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Cloud Computing Technologies - Master's: Illinois Tech
  • Launch a Website with Azure Virtual Machines: Microsoft
  • Web Development in Flask: Build Your First Website: Coursera
  • LCFA Exam Preparation: LearnQuest
  • Zabbix: Configure, Monitor & Secure IT Systems: EDUCBA
  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA): Pearson
  • Ethical Hacking with Metasploit, SQL & Crypto: EDUCBA
  • Local LLMs with llamafile: Duke University
  • Bash Scripting and System Configuration: Codio
  • Continuous Integration & Continuous Deployment with Jenkins: LearnKartS

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