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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.


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    Microsoft

    Project Development in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Devops Tools, DevOps, Agile Methodology, Application Deployment, Docker (Software), Agile Project Management, Project Management, Technical Communication, Needs Assessment, Prometheus (Software), Business Requirements, Jira (Software), Python Programming, Natural Language Processing, Collaboration, Communication, Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills

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    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Ubuntu Server Mastery - Real-World Linux Admin Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Ubuntu, Package and Software Management, Bash (Scripting Language), Linux Servers, Linux Administration, Unix, Linux, Shell Script, Unix Shell, Server Administration, Operating System Administration, Linux Commands, Systems Administration, User Accounts, Servers, System Monitoring, User Provisioning, Command-Line Interface, Software Installation, Computer Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Docker and Kubernetes Masterclass: From Beginner to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, Application Deployment, YAML, Devops Tools, Command-Line Interface, Google Cloud Platform, Web Applications, Cloud Deployment, Data Persistence, Development Environment, Configuration Management, Virtual Networking, Nginx, CI/CD, MongoDB, Service Management, Infrastructure Security

    4.7
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    31 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Amazon Web Services

    Cloud Support Essentials: A Technical Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Network Troubleshooting, Linux Commands, Linux, Unix Commands, Linux Administration, Technical Support, Network Infrastructure, Amazon Web Services, File Management, Network Protocols, Network Security, Operating Systems, System Configuration, DevOps, Communication

    4.8
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    24 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Real-Time Mission-Critical Systems Design

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Software Systems, Systems Architecture, Systems Design, Hardware Architecture, Software Architecture, System Programming, Real Time Data, System Requirements, Linux

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Exploitation and Penetration Testing with Metasploit

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Network Security, Vulnerability, Cybersecurity, Brute-force attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Systems Security, Data Persistence

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    KodeKloud

    Git for beginners with Hands-on Labs

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Collaborative Software, DevOps, Continuous Integration, File Management, Software Installation

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    26 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Cloud Native, Microservices, Containers, DevOps and Agile

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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

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    23 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Foundations of Computer Hardware and Storage

    Skills you'll gain: Peripheral Devices, USB, Operating Systems, Computer Hardware, Data Storage Technologies, Hardware Troubleshooting, Electrical Safety, Technical Communication, Linux, File Systems, Microsoft Windows, Information Privacy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    KodeKloud

    Kubernetes Basics for DevOps

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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Security: A Comprehensive Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Operating System Administration, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Incident Response, Disaster Recovery, Cloud Deployment, Microsoft Windows, DevOps, Cloud-Native Computing, Operating Systems, System Configuration, Firewall, Cloud Computing Architecture, Linux Administration, Risk Management

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Project Development in Python: Microsoft
  • Ubuntu Server Mastery - Real-World Linux Admin Skills: Packt
  • Docker and Kubernetes Masterclass: From Beginner to Advanced: Packt
  • Cloud Support Essentials: A Technical Approach: Amazon Web Services
  • Real-Time Mission-Critical Systems Design: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Exploitation and Penetration Testing with Metasploit: IBM
  • Git for beginners with Hands-on Labs: KodeKloud
  • Cloud Native, Microservices, Containers, DevOps and Agile: IBM
  • Docker Fundamentals - Understanding Containers and Images: Packt
  • Foundations of Computer Hardware and Storage: Packt

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