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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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    IBM

    Learn Enterprise Data Storage with IBM Storage Scale

    Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Data Storage Technologies, Remote Access Systems, Performance Tuning, Linux Administration, Data Storage, Data Maintenance, Systems Administration, File Systems, File Management, Information Management, Software Installation, Data Access, Servers, System Monitoring, Data Sharing, Data Management, Data Integrity, Infrastructure Architecture, Security Controls

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Infosec

    C++ Superpowers and More

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, C and C++, Application Security, System Programming, C++ (Programming Language), C (Programming Language), Security Engineering, Interoperability, Unix, Embedded Software, Information Systems Security, OS Process Management, Embedded Systems, Operating Systems, Data Security, Memory Management, Authorization (Computing), Linux

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Gradient to Production: MLOps & Model Serving

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Regression Testing, Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Feature Engineering, Containerization, Software Documentation, Data Pipelines, Git (Version Control System), Apache Airflow, Technical Documentation, Microservices, CI/CD, Unit Testing, API Design, Decision Intelligence, Performance Metric, Python Programming, Version Control

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Ethical Hacking with Metasploit, SQL & Crypto

    Skills you'll gain: Metasploit, Exploitation techniques, Penetration Testing, Database Management, Cryptographic Protocols, Cryptography, Database Software, Security Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Data Import/Export, Encryption, Brute-force attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, SQL, Cyber Attacks, Command-Line Interface

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    21 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Building a Bash Command-Line Tool

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Scripting, Unix Shell, Command-Line Interface, Scripting Languages, Code Reusability, Automation, DevOps

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    IBM

    Systems and Solutions Architect Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Enterprise Architecture, CI/CD, Cloud Applications, Unified Modeling Language, Microservices, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Docker (Software), Data Modeling, Requirements Analysis, Software Systems, Architectural Design, Software Development Life Cycle, Stakeholder Engagement, Application Programming Interface (API), Database Design, Database Management, Data Governance, SQL

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Alibaba Cloud Academy

    DevOps on Alibaba Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Devops Tools, Kubernetes, Terraform, Prometheus (Software), Application Deployment, Cloud-Native Computing, DevOps, Performance Tuning, Performance Testing, Application Performance Management, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Deployment, Cloud Management, System Monitoring, Event Monitoring

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking Unix and Windows

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Exploitation techniques, Unix, Cyber Operations, Computer Security, Unix Commands, Unix Shell, System Programming, Linux, Debugging, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Memory Management, Remote Access Systems

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Leadership for Cancer Informatics Research

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Team Management, Record Keeping, Medical Science and Research, Collaborative Software, Technical Management, Informatics, Healthcare Project Management, Health Informatics, Devops Tools, Clinical Research, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Clinical Trials, GitHub, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Docker (Software)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    GitHub Actions Masterclass: From Beginner to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Continuous Integration, GitHub, Continuous Deployment, Git (Version Control System), Secure Coding, Development Environment, Code Reusability, Docker (Software), Automation, YAML, Application Security, Containerization, Event-Driven Programming

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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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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    Coursera

    VPN Tunneling with OpenVPN: Secure Network Connections

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Linux Servers, Ubuntu, Network Troubleshooting, Authentications, Linux Administration, Remote Access Systems, Cryptographic Protocols, Virtual Networking, Encryption, Network Security, Linux, Network Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Linux Commands, Interoperability, Key Management

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Learn Enterprise Data Storage with IBM Storage Scale: IBM
  • C++ Superpowers and More: Infosec
  • Gradient to Production: MLOps & Model Serving: Coursera
  • Ethical Hacking with Metasploit, SQL & Crypto: EDUCBA
  • Building a Bash Command-Line Tool: Duke University
  • Systems and Solutions Architect Capstone Project: IBM
  • DevOps on Alibaba Cloud: Alibaba Cloud Academy
  • Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking Unix and Windows: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Leadership for Cancer Informatics Research: Johns Hopkins University
  • GitHub Actions Masterclass: From Beginner to Advanced: Packt

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