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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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    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 (22) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Introduction to Unix and Linux Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Unix Commands, Unix Shell, Unix, Shell Script, Linux, File Management, Linux Commands, File Systems, File I/O, Systems Architecture

    ★ 4.7 (16) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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    Simplilearn

    Essential Linux Training Course

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, File Systems, File Management, Linux Administration, Unix, grep, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, System Monitoring, Open Source Technology, User Accounts, Software Installation, Systems Architecture

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Managing Linux Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Linux, System Monitoring, Linux Commands, Operating System Administration, File Systems, User Accounts, Command-Line Interface, User Provisioning, Systems Administration, Data Storage, System Configuration, File Management, Data Storage Technologies, Network Administration, Software Installation, Network Troubleshooting, Open Source Technology

    ★ 4.5 (178) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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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

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    Dartmouth College

    Linux Basics: The Command Line Interface - 6

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Linux, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Linux Servers, Computer Engineering, File Systems, Unix, C (Programming Language), File Management, Memory Management, Computer Programming, Open Source Technology, OS Process Management, Build Tools

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Files and directories in the Linux filesystem

    Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Linux, Linux Commands, File Management, Linux Administration, Operating Systems, Unix, Command-Line Interface, Authorization (Computing), Data Storage

    ★ 4.7 (20) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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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

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Linux & Python: Automate & Manage Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Scripting, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Scripting Languages, Operating System Administration, Data Persistence, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Unix Shell, Systems Administration, IT Automation, Software Installation, Command-Line Interface, Object-Relational Mapping, YAML, System Programming, Python Programming, Persistence, Operational Efficiency

    ★ 4.8 (48) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    LearnQuest

    Linux Cloud and DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Linux, Cloud Computing Architecture, DevOps, Development Environment, Application Deployment, Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Linux Administration, Devops Tools, Cloud Infrastructure, Containerization, Cloud Platforms, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Software Versioning, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Software As A Service, Virtual Networking, Virtual Machines

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Coursera

    Introducción a la terminal de comandos de Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Unix Commands, Linux, Linux Servers, Linux Administration, Unix, grep, File Systems, File Management

    ★ 4.6 (9) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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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 (597) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • OpenSUSE Linux OS Fundamentals: EDUCBA
  • Introduction to Unix and Linux Fundamentals: EDUCBA
  • Essential Linux Training Course: Simplilearn
  • Managing Linux Systems: LearnQuest
  • Mastering Linux Command Line: Packt
  • Linux Basics: The Command Line Interface - 6: Dartmouth College
  • Files and directories in the Linux filesystem: Coursera
  • Linux Command Line for Beginners: Packt
  • Linux & Python: Automate & Manage Systems: EDUCBA
  • Linux Cloud and DevOps: LearnQuest

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