When I last discussed free books to learn Linux, some readers asked for my advice about video courses to learn Linux online.
And thus I compiled this list of free Linux training courses. Some of these are just basic to introduce you to Linux while some can help you build a career with Linux.
These courses are available worldwide without any charges. All you need is a decent internet connection and the determination to learn Linux.
Free Linux training courses
Some of these are Linux training for beginners while some focus on slightly advanced and job-oriented topics such as DevOps, open stack and cloud infrastructure. You can choose the one which is appropriate as per your needs and skills.
1. Introduction to Linux
This free online course is designed by The Linux Foundation and promoted by Linus Torvalds himself. Consider it as the official Linux course.
However, this course is for the people who have no idea what is Linux and how to use it. You’ll learn the following things after the course:
- Working knowledge of Linux
- Navigate through major Linux distributions
- System configurations and graphical interface of Linux
- Basic Linux command line operation
- Most common applications of Linux
A similar course is available at our online shop as well. If you could spend a few bucks, you should take this extremely useful Linux course for beginners.
2. An Intro to the Basics of Linux
This free Linux course is created by the networking giant Cisco. Like the previous offering, this course too focuses on absolute beginners. You don’t need any prior knowledge to Linux for this course.
You’ll learn the following thing in this online video course:
- Basics of the Linux Command Line Interface (LCI)
- Hands-on using a Linux virtual machine (provided free of charge)
The course runs for 8 hours. You can get the details on the page below:
An Intro to the Basics of Linux
3. Linux Essential
If you think that the previous course from Cisco was too basic, you can try your hands on another Cisco course. Linux Essentials course requires you to have some fundamental knowledge of Linux command line and then it builds up the foundation on top of that.
You’ll learn the following in this course:
- Learn entry-level open source concepts
- Enhance your understanding of Linux command line
- Learn how Linux is used
- Hands on using a Linux virtual machines
This is rather detailed course and it runs for around 70 hours. It is self-paced so you can use the course at your own comfort. These Cisco courses also include lab activities so you get to do some practice instead of just reading/following the videos.
4. Introduction to DevOps
This is another free course offered by the Linux Foundation. This course is focused on DevOps activities. DevOps is somewhat similar to SysAdmin role, if not exactly the same. You’ll need to have some basic knowledge of Linux command line for this course.
You’ll learn the following stuff from this course:
- Why we need DevOps.
- Understanding the foundations, principles, and practices of DevOps
- Understand, analyze, and map value streams.
- Explaining and implementing the deployment pipeline.
- Illustration of the concept of Continuous Delivery.
- Creating a problem solving culture.
- Understand the concepts of blameless postmortems.
- Monitoring meaningful infrastructure and business metrics.
- Change management coverage
- Understand how resilience engineering and safety culture are critical to DevOps success.
The course is over 40 hours long and makes you acquainted with the DevOps processes. If you want to build a career in DevOps, perhaps you should start here. It doesn’t cost a dime after all.
A similar course is available at our online shop as well. If you could spend a few bucks, you should take this extremely useful course for learning SysAdmin activities.
5. Introduction to Cloud Infrastructure Technologies
Know one knows better than The Linux Foundation about what kind of Linux skills are in demand. Cloud computing is everywhere and this course helps you with the fundamentals of building and managing cloud technologies.
You’ll learn the following in this course:
- Basics of cloud computing
- Different cloud technologies characteristics
- Knowledge on how to choose the right technology stack for your needs
The course runs for about 30 hours. You can get more information on its website:
Introduction to Cloud Infrastructure Technologies
6. Introduction to OpenStack
Cloud computing is not the buzzword in the IT industry anymore. It has become the necessity.
OpenStack enables you to build and manage cloud computing platforms for public and private clouds. OpenStack is considered the future of cloud computing and considering that the job market has doubled for OpenStack, I would say you must learn it if you are looking for career in Linux.
You need to have some basic knowledge of Linux before you could attend this course. I would also suggest completing the previous course on Introduction to Cloud Infrastructure Technologies. It will teach you the following:
- Cloud computing compared to virtualization
- Deployment of virtual servers
- Installation of OpenStack with automated tools
- Command line management tools
- Scaling out an OpenStack Cloud
The course runs over 30 hours. You can get enrolled on the page below:
[Bonus] Linux Survival
Unlike the other entries in this list of best Linux training courses, Linux Survival is not a video course. It’s an online website that teaches you Linux command line in an interactive and relatively fun way.
You don’t have a login here so there is nothing to keep track of your progress. You’ll have to remember on your own where you last left at. Nevertheless, it’s free and worth a try.
Anything else?
Well, that was my list of free Linux online courses that would help you to learn Linux, become a Linux SysAdmin and help you get jobs in Linux domain.
Do you know of some other reputable institute offering free online courses to build a career in Linux or with Linux basics? Have you already taken any of the courses? How was your experience? Share it with us in the comments below.
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