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Linux for Beginners

Learn Linux fundamentals from scratch and gain hands-on experience with the essential commands, file management, permissions, processes, and system administration skills you need to confidently work with Linux.

8 Days

Average time students take to complete this course.

Last updated: January 2025

Rated 4.9 out of 5 on Trustpilot

Course overview

Whether you're looking to become a professional Linux Systems Administrator or just want to understand the basics, this course is your gateway to Linux. Learn and gain real-world experience with Linux commands, file management, permissions, processes, and system administration.

What you'll learn

  • Understand Linux commands, consoles, and shell basics
  • Master file systems, permissions, and directory management
  • Learn to manage user accounts and groups effectively
  • Understand real-world scenarios faced by Linux Sysadmins

Unlock the power of Linux and elevate your tech career with this beginner-friendly introduction to Linux. Whether you’re starting a new career from scratch or leveling up your skills, this Linux for Beginners course is your entrypoint into the wonderful world of Linux!

You'll explore key concepts like commands, file systems, user management, permissions, and networking. But this isn't just theory—we emphasize hands-on practice, real-world scenarios, and industry-relevant skills.

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Most importantly, you'll be learning from an industry professional (Andrei) that has actual real-world experience as a Linux Systems Administrator and DevOps Engineer. He teaches you the exact information he uses in his role.

Finally, as with all ZTM courses, this course is a living thing. It will be constantly updated as the landscape changes so you can use it as your go-to resource for learning Linux fundamentals now and throughout your career.

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Course curriculum

To make sure this course is a good fit for you, you can start learning Linux for free right now by clicking any of the PREVIEW links below.

Introduction

2 lectures

Introduction3:12

PREVIEW

Exercise: Meet Your Classmates and Instructor

PREVIEW

Setting Up the Environment

3 lectures

The Linux Terminal in Depth

7 lectures

The Linux File System

35 lectures

User Accounts Management

8 lectures

Linux File Permissions

9 lectures

Linux Process Management

7 lectures

Where To Go From Here?

1 lectures

Meet your instructor

Your instructor (Andrei) isn't just an expert with 15+ years of real-world professional experience as a DevOps Engineer. He has been in your shoes. He makes learning fun. He makes complex topics feel simple. He will motivate you. He will push you. And he will go above and beyond to help you succeed.

Andrei Dumitrescu

Hi, I'm Andrei Dumitrescu!

Andrei is a Senior Network & Software Engineer with 15+ years of experience and over 50,000+ students have taken at least one of his top-rated courses.

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Andrei Dumitrescu

DevOps Engineer

Frequently asked questions

Are there any prerequisites for this Linux for Beginners course?

  • Nope! You just need a willingness and desire to learn.

Do you provide a certificate of completion?

We definitely do and they are quite nice. You will also be able to add Zero To Mastery Academy to the education section of your LinkedIn profile as well.

Are there subtitles?

Yes! We have high quality subtitles in 11 different languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Dutch, Romanian, Arabic, Hindi, Portuguese, Indonesian, and Japanese.

You can even adjust the text size, color, background and more so that the subtitles are perfect just for you!

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