Free online course Ubuntu Linux training

Duration of the online course: 4 hours and 6 minutes

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Boost your Ubuntu Linux skills fast with this free online course—install Ubuntu, master the terminal, manage users, networking, and get job-ready confidence.

In this free course, learn about

What Linux is, its use cases, and why it matters
How Linux distributions work and what counts as a distro
How to create a bootable USB and install Ubuntu
Terminal basics: CLI benefits, navigation (pwd, ., ..), tab autocomplete & history
Linux filesystem layout and pseudo filesystems: /dev, /proc, /sys
Core file ops: ls (hidden files), touch, mkdir/rmdir, cp/mv/rename, spaces in names
Links & permissions: hard vs soft links; permission bits like r/w/x
Finding and inspecting data: find, head/tail, wc, compression/decompression
Environment variables: what they are and how to view them
Package management: what packages are, sources, update, search/install/remove
Logs, services, processes & PID; kernel messages and kernel modules
Users, groups, and sudo: add users, create groups, privilege escalation basics
Networking fundamentals: interface status, DNS/nameservers, ARP, tcpdump, iptables, SSH, netcat
Running and using scripts/programs: bash, Python (2 run methods), C, plus learning best practices

About the free online course

Ubuntu Linux is one of the most widely used operating systems in IT support, cloud environments, and software development. This free online training helps you move from curious beginner to confident user by building practical skills that translate directly to real work: installing Ubuntu, navigating the file system, and handling everyday administrative tasks without feeling lost in the terminal.

You will develop a strong foundation in the command line, learning how to move through directories, inspect and manipulate files, and work efficiently with shortcuts, history, and autocomplete. As your comfort grows, you will start thinking like a Linux user: understanding how permissions protect a system, why environment variables matter, and how configuration files shape behavior behind the scenes. These concepts make it easier to troubleshoot issues, automate repetitive actions, and support other users.

The course also connects Linux essentials to IT operations. You will explore processes and services, learn how logging works, and understand what the system is telling you when something fails. Networking topics help you recognize interface states, work with DNS and name servers, and approach connectivity problems methodically. You will also gain awareness of tools used for diagnostics and traffic analysis, plus the purpose of firewall rules and remote access utilities such as SSH.

By the end, you will be equipped to use Ubuntu confidently on your own machine or in a professional setting, whether you are aiming for an IT support role, preparing for a junior sysadmin path, or simply want a reliable foundation for development. The combination of short explanations and hands-on questions reinforces learning so you retain what you practice and can apply it immediately.

Course content

Video class: 1 What is Linux 01m
Exercise: _What is Linux?
Video class: 2 Linux Distributions 01m
Exercise: What can be considered a Linux distribution?
Video class: 3 Installation Guide 02m
Exercise: _How can you make your USB bootable for Ubuntu installation?

Video class: 4 Intro to Command Line and Terminal 02m
Exercise: What are the advantages of using the command line over GUI?
Video class: 5 The Linux File System 01m
Exercise: _What is the Linux file system structure like?
Video class: 6 Few Example Commands 04m
Exercise: What does the 'PWD' command do in a terminal?

Video class: 7 Hard Links and Soft Links 08m
Exercise: _What is the difference between hard links and soft links in Linux?
Video class: 8 List File ls 06m
Exercise: What command is used to display hidden files in a directory?
Video class: 9 File Permissions 09m
Exercise: _What does "R" stand for in file permissions?

Video class: 10 Environment Variables 04m
Exercise: How can you display environment variables in a terminal?
Video class: 11 Editing Files 02m
Exercise: _What command should you use to edit a file in Ubuntu Linux using the terminal?
Video class: 12 Pseudo File System dev proc sys 05m
Exercise: What is the purpose of the /proc pseudo file system in Linux?

Video class: 13 Find Files 02m
Exercise: _What command can be used to find a specific file in Ubuntu Linux?
Video class: 14 Dot Files 03m
Exercise: Understanding Dot and Double Dot in File Navigation
Video class: 15 Compression and Decompression 03m
Exercise: _What command is used to compress a file in Ubuntu Linux?

Video class: 16 Touch Command in Linux 03m
Exercise: What is one function of the 'touch' command in Linux?
Video class: 17 Create and Remove Directories in Linux 02m
Video class: 18 Copy Paste Move and Rename Files in Linux 03m
Exercise: What command is used to rename a file in Ubuntu?

Video class: 19 File name and Spaces in linux 02m
Exercise: _What is the correct way to create a file with spaces in the name in Ubuntu Linux?
Video class: 20 AutoCompletion in Linux 02m
Exercise: What is the main function of the Tab key in Linux terminal?
Video class: 21 Keyboard Shortcuts in linux 02m
Exercise: _What is the shortcut key to create a folder in Ubuntu Linux?

Video class: 22 Command Line History in linux 02m
Video class: 23 Head and Tail Commands 03m
Exercise: _What is the difference between head and tail command in Ubuntu Linux?
Video class: 24 wc Command in linux 03m

Video class: 25 Package Sources and Updating 04m
Exercise: _What is a package in Linux?
Video class: 26 Package Management Search Install Remove 03m
Video class: 27 Logging 05m
Exercise: _Which file contains the kernel messages in Linux?

Video class: 28 Services 05m
Video class: 29 Processes 04m
Exercise: _What is the PID in Linux?
Video class: 30 Utilities 01m

Video class: 31 Kernal Modules 07m
Exercise: _What are kernel modules in Ubuntu Linux?
Video class: 32 Adding and Changing Users 03m
Video class: 33 User Groups 04m
Exercise: _What command should you use to create a new group in Ubuntu Linux?

Video class: 34 Using Sudo 03m
Video class: 35 Network UI 05m
Exercise: _What does the "up" status mean for a network interface in Linux?
Video class: 36 DNS 27m

Video class: 37 Changing Nameservers 03m
Exercise: _What is the purpose of using "sudo" while changing the name server in Ubuntu Linux?
Video class: 38 Basic Troubleshooting 07m
Video class: 39 Informational Utilities 05m
Exercise: _What is the purpose of ARP in Ubuntu Linux?

Video class: 40 Packet Captures 09m
Video class: 41 IP Tables 10m
Exercise: _What is the command to view the IP table in Ubuntu Linux?
Video class: 42 SSH Servers 06m

Video class: 43 Netcat 04m
Exercise: _What are some common usages of Netcat?
Video class: 44 Installing Apache MySql and Php 07m
Video class: 45 Best Web Editors 05m

Video class: 46 Bash Scripts 10m
Video class: 47 Python Scripts 06m
Exercise: _What are the two ways to run Python scripts on Ubuntu Linux?
Video class: 48 C Programs 06m

Video class: 49 Reviews 00m
Exercise: _What does the instructor recommend to do for better learning capabilities?

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