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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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    University of California, Davis

    Continuous Integration

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Integration, CI/CD, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Deployment, Integration Testing, DevOps, Continuous Monitoring, System Monitoring, Docker (Software), Application Deployment, Security Controls, GitHub, Automation, Version Control

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    41 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    KodeKloud

    Git Basics for DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Collaborative Software, DevOps, Linux, Open Source Technology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    Mastering Ansible Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Package and Software Management, YAML, Configuration Management, System Configuration, Linux Administration, Unix, IT Automation, Automation, Web Applications, Unix Shell, File Management, Cloud Infrastructure, DevOps, User Accounts

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    DevOps and Build Automation with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Containerization, Package and Software Management, Software Testing, Docker (Software), Development Environment, Unit Testing, Scripting, Test Automation, Continuous Integration, IT Automation, Integration Testing, DevOps, Python Programming, Selenium (Software), Web Scraping

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    60 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Back-end Application Development Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, MongoDB, Flask (Web Framework), Cloud Deployment, Back-End Web Development, Database Systems, Django (Web Framework), Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Applications, OpenShift, Microservices, Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Application Development, Restful API, Scalability

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    42 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Microservices and Deployment by using ASP.NET

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Azure DevOps, Restful API, Microservices, Containerization, DevOps, ASP.NET, CI/CD, .NET Framework, API Design, Test Automation, Application Deployment, Git (Version Control System)

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    54 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Virtualization, Docker, and Kubernetes for Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Site Reliability Engineering, Docker (Software), Containerization, Kubernetes, Virtualization, Cloud Deployment, Devops Tools, Microservices, Application Deployment, Virtual Machines, Cloud Development, Database Management, Cloud-Based Integration, Scalability

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    49 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Analyze Network Traffic with TCPDump: Build a Logging Tool

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Linux, TCP/IP, Scripting, Shell Script, Network Monitoring, Network Analysis, Network Security, Network Protocols

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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Docker Fundamentals - Understanding Containers and Images

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Application Deployment, Command-Line Interface, Development Environment, Nginx, Computing Platforms, Software Installation, Node.JS, Virtual Machines, React.js

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Container and Container Orchestration Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, Docker (Software), Containerization, Microservices, DevOps, Application Deployment, YAML, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Command-Line Interface

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    42 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Get Started with iOS App Development

    Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, Apple iOS, Mobile Development, Application Development, Integrated Development Environments, Data Management, User Interface (UI), Git (Version Control System), Debugging

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    30 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    Automation with Ansible

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, IT Automation, Devops Tools, Automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), DevOps, YAML, Linux, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Infrastructure, Encryption, Security Controls

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Continuous Integration: University of California, Davis
  • Git Basics for DevOps: KodeKloud
  • Mastering Ansible Automation: Codio
  • DevOps and Build Automation with Python: LearnQuest
  • Back-end Application Development Capstone Project: IBM
  • Microservices and Deployment by using ASP.NET: Board Infinity
  • Virtualization, Docker, and Kubernetes for Data Engineering: Duke University
  • Analyze Network Traffic with TCPDump: Build a Logging Tool: Coursera
  • Docker Fundamentals - Understanding Containers and Images: Packt
  • Container and Container Orchestration Fundamentals: LearnKartS

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