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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 Command Line for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: User Accounts, Linux, Linux Administration, Shell Script, Linux Commands, User Provisioning, Unix Shell, Command-Line Interface, Operating System Administration, System Monitoring, File Systems, Unix, Scripting, Systems Administration, File Management, Software Installation, Virtual Machines, System Configuration, Operating Systems

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    OpenSUSE Linux OS Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Linux, Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, File Management, Operating System Administration, Linux Commands, Systems Administration, File Systems, Open Source Technology, System Configuration, Software Installation, Operating Systems, Virtualization, User Interface (UI)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Mastering Linux Command Line

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Linux, OS Process Management, Command-Line Interface, Unix Commands, File Systems, User Accounts, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, grep, Linux Administration, Unix Shell, File Management, Remote Access Systems, Operating Systems, Scripting, DevOps

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Pearson

    Building Linux Servers: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Virtualization, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Network Administration, Virtual Machines, Linux, Network Architecture, Information Technology, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Environment, General Networking, Computing Platforms, System Configuration, Linux Commands, Remote Access Systems

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Linux Security Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Servers, Network Administration, System Configuration, User Accounts, Key Management, Brute-force attacks

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    The Linux Foundation

    Using Git for Distributed Development

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Software Installation, Open Source Technology, Software Development Tools, Software Versioning, Debugging, Linux

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    596 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Edureka

    Shell Scripting in Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Unix Shell, Linux Commands, Scripting, Linux, Unix, Scripting Languages, Debugging, Unix Commands, Linux Administration, Command-Line Interface, IT Automation, Code Reusability, Data Validation, Security Engineering, IT Service Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    John Wiley & Sons

    Getting Started with Linux Installation and Everyday Use

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Administration, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, File Systems, Linux Servers, File Management, Virtualization, Network Troubleshooting, Virtual Machines, Software Installation, Operating System Administration, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Network Administration, System Configuration, Operating Systems, Computing Platforms, General Networking, Local Area Networks, Shell Script

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    John Wiley & Sons

    Linux Security Scripting and Certification Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Shell Script, Unix Shell, Bash (Scripting Language), Vulnerability Assessments, Linux, Linux Commands, Vulnerability Scanning, Linux Administration, System Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, Security Testing, Scripting Languages, Security Management, Security Requirements Analysis, Computer Security Incident Management, Unix Commands, Scripting, Software Development Tools, Cyber Security Policies, Operating System Administration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    LearnKartS

    Linux Administration Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Package and Software Management, Operating System Administration, Linux, Linux Servers, User Accounts, Systems Administration, Unix, User Provisioning, File Systems, Linux Commands, Identity and Access Management, Unix Commands, Operating Systems, Unix Shell, Command-Line Interface, Authorization (Computing), IT Infrastructure, System Monitoring

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    LearnKartS

    Linux Security and System Troubleshooting

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux Servers, Network Troubleshooting, Linux, Event Monitoring, Systems Administration, Linux Commands, System Support, Hardening, System Monitoring, Security Controls, System Configuration, Network Administration, Authorization (Computing), Operating Systems, Unix Shell, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, Disaster Recovery

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    LearnKartS

    Linux Networking, Services, and Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Operating System Administration, Linux Commands, Linux, Network Troubleshooting, Systems Administration, Network Administration, Network Monitoring, Technical Support and Services, System Configuration, TCP/IP, System Monitoring, IT Automation, Unix Shell, Computer Networking, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, Network Protocols

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Linux Command Line for Beginners: Packt
  • OpenSUSE Linux OS Fundamentals: EDUCBA
  • Mastering Linux Command Line: Packt
  • Building Linux Servers: Unit 1: Pearson
  • Linux Security Techniques: Packt
  • Using Git for Distributed Development: The Linux Foundation
  • Shell Scripting in Linux: Edureka
  • Getting Started with Linux Installation and Everyday Use: John Wiley & Sons
  • Linux Security Scripting and Certification Preparation: John Wiley & Sons
  • Linux Administration Essentials: LearnKartS

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