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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

    CompTIA A+ Certification Core 2 (220-1102)

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Remote Access Systems, Local Area Networks, Software Installation, Command-Line Interface, Threat Management, Microsoft Windows, System Configuration, Threat Detection, Information Technology Operations, Wireless Networks, Systems Administration, Network Security, TCP/IP, Information Systems Security, Peripheral Devices, USB, Operating Systems, Computer Hardware, Data Storage Technologies

    ★ 4.7 (47) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Packt

    DevOps Complete Course

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Devops Tools, Containerization, Docker (Software), Artifactory, Kubernetes, Prometheus (Software), Apache Maven, GitHub, SonarQube, CI/CD, DevOps, Continuous Integration, Version Control, Application Deployment, Build Tools, Continuous Deployment, Grafana, Continuous Delivery, Configuration Management

    ★ 4.3 (27) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    IBM

    Cloud Native, Microservices, Containers, DevOps and Agile

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Docker (Software), Containerization, Microservices, Agile Methodology, DevOps, Agile Software Development, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Cloud Development, Agile Project Management, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Scrum (Software Development), Restful API, Continuous Delivery, Cloud Applications, Continuous Integration, Cloud Infrastructure, Postman API Platform, Continuous Deployment

    ★ 4.7 (23) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    IBM

    Exploitation and Penetration Testing with Metasploit

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Network Security, Vulnerability, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Human Factors (Security), Information Systems Security, Data Persistence

    ★ 4.2 (37) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • K

    KodeKloud

    Kubernetes Basics for DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, General Networking, Application Lifecycle Management

    ★ 4.6 (22) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Wireshark for Beginners: TCP IP Protocol Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Network Monitoring, OSI Models, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Web Servers, Network Analysis

    ★ 4.4 (34) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Ethical Hacking Foundations & Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Security Software, Software Installation, Virtual Machines

    ★ 4.8 (13) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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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

    ★ 4.7 (27) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Codio

    Containers in the Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, Docker (Software), Kubernetes, Program Development, Ansible, Containerization, Ubuntu, Cloud Management, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, Firewall, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Security Controls, Cloud Infrastructure, Unix, Development Environment, Amazon Web Services, IT Automation

    ★ 3.1 (38) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    Get Started with iOS App Development

    Skills you'll gain: iOS Development, Apple iOS, Swift Programming, Mobile Development, Mobile Development Tools, Application Development, Development Environment, Knowledge of Apple Software, UI Components, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles, Debugging, Git (Version Control System), Data Management

    ★ 4.4 (35) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Full-Stack Java Dev with Spring & Spring Boot

    Skills you'll gain: Frontend Integration, CI/CD, Jenkins, Docker (Software), Spring Boot, Continuous Integration, Configuration Management, Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, Scalability, Software Documentation, Application Deployment, Java, API Design, Java Programming, API Gateway, Back-End Web Development, JUnit, Application Programming Interface (API), React.js

    ★ 3.9 (21) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • L

    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

    ★ 4 (22) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular linux courses

  • CompTIA A+ Certification Core 2 (220-1102): Packt
  • DevOps Complete Course: Packt
  • Cloud Native, Microservices, Containers, DevOps and Agile: IBM
  • Exploitation and Penetration Testing with Metasploit: IBM
  • Kubernetes Basics for DevOps: KodeKloud
  • Wireshark for Beginners: TCP IP Protocol Fundamentals: Coursera
  • Ethical Hacking Foundations & Network Security: Packt
  • Foundations of Computer Hardware and Storage: Packt
  • Containers in the Cloud: Codio
  • Get Started with iOS App Development: SkillUp

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