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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 Security, Automation, and Troubleshooting

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Linux, Operating System Administration, Bash (Scripting Language), Linux Commands, Hardening, Systems Administration, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Shell Script, Network Troubleshooting, System Monitoring, Software Configuration Management, Security Controls, Hardware Troubleshooting, Event Monitoring, Configuration Management, Continuous Monitoring, Firewall, Automation

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

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    Packt

    Foundations of Linux System Administration

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Package and Software Management, Linux, Ubuntu, Operating System Administration, File Systems, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Linux Servers, Unix, Unix Commands, User Accounts, Systems Administration, Unix Shell, OS Process Management, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Software Installation, File Management, User Provisioning, System Support

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Networking, Virtualization, and Service Management in Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Operating System Administration, Linux, Linux Servers, Virtualization, Systems Administration, Containerization, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Linux Commands, Application Deployment, Virtual Machines, Server Administration, Data Maintenance, Virtual Networking, File Management, Disaster Recovery, Data Loss Prevention, OS Process Management, Service Management, User Accounts

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    KodeKloud

    Complete LFCS Linux System Administrator Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Servers, Linux Commands, Remote Access Systems, Cryptographic Protocols, Web Servers, Scalability, Operating Systems, Scripting, Data Integrity

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Linux Networking, Security, and Automation Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux, Shell Script, Linux Commands, Firewall, Systems Administration, Disaster Recovery, Unix Shell, Operating System Administration, Network Administration, Bash (Scripting Language), File Systems, Scripting, Network Troubleshooting, Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, Network Security, Scripting Languages, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), System Support

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

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    Packt

    Network & Active Directory Security Testing with Kali Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Metasploit, Exploit development, Human Factors (Security), Active Directory, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Operations, Brute-force attacks, Network Security, Security Testing, Security Awareness, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Authentications, Infrastructure Security, Wireless Networks, Linux, Remote Access Systems, Mitigation

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Linux Virtualization, Cloud, and Infrastructure Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Kubernetes, Cloud Infrastructure, Linux Administration, Cloud Standards, Cloud Computing Architecture, Docker (Software), Public Cloud, Linux Servers, Containerization, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Services, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Virtual Machines, Linux, Cloud Computing, Operating System Administration, Linux Commands, Systems Administration, System Support

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Foundations of Linux Kernel Development

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, System Programming, Linux, Embedded Software, Linux Servers, Linux Commands, System Software, System Configuration, Operating Systems, Debugging, Memory Management, Embedded Systems, Cross Platform Development, Open Source Technology, Secure Coding, Configuration Management, C (Programming Language), Hardening, Program Development, Development Environment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Advanced Linux Kernel Programming: Concurrency and Sync

    Skills you'll gain: System Programming, Linux Administration, Embedded Software, Linux, System Software, Linux Commands, Debugging, Linux Servers, Operating Systems, OS Process Management, Microarchitecture, Scalability, Memory Management, C (Programming Language), Hardware Architecture, Performance Tuning, Software Design, Data Integrity, Data Sharing

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

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

  • Linux Security, Automation, and Troubleshooting: Packt
  • Getting Started with Linux Installation and Everyday Use: John Wiley & Sons
  • Foundations of Linux System Administration: Packt
  • Networking, Virtualization, and Service Management in Linux: Packt
  • Complete LFCS Linux System Administrator Certification: KodeKloud
  • Linux Networking, Security, and Automation Essentials: Packt
  • Linux Security Scripting and Certification Preparation: John Wiley & Sons
  • Network & Active Directory Security Testing with Kali Linux: Packt
  • Linux Virtualization, Cloud, and Infrastructure Automation: Packt
  • Foundations of Linux Kernel Development: Packt

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