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      Simplilearn

      Docker training for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, DevOps, Kubernetes, Command-Line Interface, CI/CD, Application Deployment, YAML, Microservices, Windows PowerShell, Linux Commands, Virtual Machines, Network Architecture

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Command Line in Linux

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

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      955 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      R

      Red Hat

      Fundamentals of Red Hat Enterprise Linux

      Skills you'll gain: Linux, Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux Commands, User Accounts, OS Process Management, Command-Line Interface, File Management, Unix Shell, Systems Administration, Identity and Access Management, System Monitoring, Network Administration, General Networking, Firewall, Open Source Technology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      67 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      The Linux Foundation

      Linux for Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux, Command-Line Interface, File Systems, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, User Accounts, System Configuration, Unix Shell, Performance Tuning, System Monitoring, Operating Systems, Networking Hardware

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      D

      Dartmouth College

      C Programming with Linux

      Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, C (Programming Language), Linux Commands, Linux, Computer Programming Tools, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Programming Principles, Computer Engineering, Linux Servers, File Systems, System Programming, Build Tools, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming, Software Documentation, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Debugging

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      401 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado System

      Linux Server Management and Security

      Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Servers, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, User Accounts, Linux Commands, User Provisioning, Systems Administration, System Configuration, Hardening, Security Controls, IT Management, Server Administration, Authorization (Computing), Network Administration, Software Installation, Network Security, Authentications

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      908 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
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      Infosec

      Linux+ XK0-005

      Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Version Control, Linux, Git (Version Control System), Linux Commands, Network Troubleshooting, Bash (Scripting Language), Systems Administration, Scripting, Shell Script, User Accounts, System Configuration, Unix Shell, Network Administration, Hardware Troubleshooting, File Management, Unix Commands, Firewall, Command-Line Interface, Security Controls

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • K

      KodeKloud

      Linux for beginners with Hands-on Labs

      Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Linux, Linux Administration, Unix Commands, Data Storage, Network Troubleshooting, Operating Systems, System Support, TCP/IP, Software Installation, File Management, Service Management, General Networking, Network Security, User Accounts

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Illinois Tech

      Hardware and Operating System Foundations II

      Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, User Accounts, Command-Line Interface, Systems Administration, Operating Systems, Service Management, System Configuration, Package and Software Management, System Monitoring, Graphical Tools, Software Installation, File Management

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      59 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux

      Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Network Monitoring, System Configuration, Automation, Virtual Machines

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      Status: AI skills
      AI skills
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      IBM

      IBM Cybersecurity Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Hunting, Incident Response, IT Service Management, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Endpoint Security, Malware Protection, Penetration Testing, Linux, Computer Security Incident Management, Database Management, Network Security, Networking Hardware, TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Interviewing Skills, Cyber Security Assessment

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      26K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      Status: AI skills
      AI skills
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      IBM

      IBM DevOps and Software Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Istio, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Continuous Integration, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Linux Commands, Agile Software Development, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Deployment, Test Driven Development (TDD), Gherkin (Scripting Language), Jenkins, Restful API, Git (Version Control System), DevOps, Grafana, Software Engineering, Data Import/Export, Application Development

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      61K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Docker training for Beginners: Simplilearn
    • Command Line in Linux: Coursera Project Network
    • Fundamentals of Red Hat Enterprise Linux: Red Hat
    • Linux for Developers: The Linux Foundation
    • C Programming with Linux: Dartmouth College
    • Linux Server Management and Security: University of Colorado System
    • Linux+ XK0-005: Infosec
    • Linux for beginners with Hands-on Labs: KodeKloud
    • Hardware and Operating System Foundations II: Illinois Tech
    • Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux: IBM

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