Free Online Linux Courses & MOOCs

Coursera

Google

Operating Systems and You: Becoming a Power User (Coursera)

Security & Networking

Unlock the potential of major operating systems like Windows and Linux with our 'Operating Systems and You: Becoming a Power User' course. This hands-on learning experience will equip you with the knowledge and practical skills needed to manage, configure, and optimize these critical components of information technology. Whether you're new to IT or looking to advance your current skill set, this course offers an engaging blend of video lectures, demonstrations, and interactive practice sessions.

Oct 19th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Operating Systems Windows Linux

EdX

HarvardX,Harvard University

Data Science: Productivity Tools (edX)

Statistics & Data Analysis Data Science

Unlock the secrets of efficient data analysis with our Data Science: Productivity Tools course. Learn how to organize your projects, manage files, and create reproducible reports using essential tools like GitHub, git, Unix/Linux, and RStudio. Perfect for data analysts looking to enhance their productivity and streamline their workflow.

Self Paced

Self-Paced

Unix Linux Github

Coursera

University of Colorado Boulder

Real-Time Embedded Systems Concepts and Practices (Coursera)

Engineering Sci: Physics

Embark on a journey into the world of embedded systems with our Real-Time Embedded Systems Concepts and Practices course. This course is designed for those looking to delve deep into designing and building complex embedded system applications using real-time operating systems (RTOS) or RT POSIX extensions with Embedded Linux. Whether you're aiming to enhance your academic credentials or seeking professional development, this course offers a structured approach to mastering the fundamentals of microprocessor-based embedded systems.

Oct 19th 2026

4 Weeks

Linux Microprocessors Embedded Systems

Coursera

University of Colorado Boulder

Real-Time Project for Embedded Systems (Coursera)

Engineering Sci: Physics

Dive into the world of embedded systems with this practical course that teaches you to build a real-time application. Learn machine vision integration, synchronize Linux with an external clock, analyze scheduling jitter, and mitigate latency accumulation. Perfect for enthusiasts and professionals aiming to enhance their skills in embedded system design.

Oct 19th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Linux Embedded Systems Timing Analysis

FutureLearn

Wellcome Genome Campus Advanced Courses and Scientific Conferences

Bioinformatics for Biologists: An Introduction to Linux, Bash Scripting, and R (FutureLearn)

Health & Society CS: Information & Technology

Dive into the world of bioinformatics with our beginner-friendly course tailored for biologists. Learn essential skills in Linux, Bash scripting, and R to unlock a vast array of bioinformatics tools and revolutionize your data analysis capabilities.

Self Paced

3 Weeks

Biology Linux Bioinformatics

Coursera

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd

Check Point Jump Start: Harmony Endpoint Security (Coursera)

CS: Information & Technology

Dive into the world of endpoint security with our 'Check Point Jump Start: Harmony Endpoint Security' course. This comprehensive online program is tailored for IT professionals seeking to fortify their organization's defenses against today’s sophisticated cyber threats. Master the art of preventing ransomware, phishing attacks, and drive-by malware while leveraging autonomous detection and response technologies.

Oct 19th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Security Windows Linux

Coursera

Google

Fundamentos do Suporte Técnico (Coursera)

CS: Information & Technology

Este é o primeiro passo para uma carreira no suporte técnico. O curso Fundamentos do Suporte Técnico oferece uma introdução abrangente à Tecnologia da Informação (TI), cobrindo desde hardware e software até técnicas de resolução de problemas e atendimento ao cliente. Prepare-se para entrevistas técnicas com dicas práticas e expanda seu conhecimento sobre a TI.

Oct 19th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Software Hardware Operating Systems

Coursera

Google

Sistemas operativos y tú: Convertirse en un usuario avanzado (Coursera)

Security & Networking

Sumérgete en el fascinante mundo de los sistemas operativos con nuestro curso 'Sistemas Operativos y Tú: Convertirse en un Usuario Avanzado'. Este curso te guiará paso a paso, desde la comprensión básica hasta prácticas avanzadas que te permitirán administrar eficientemente tu computadora. Aprenderás a gestionar software, configurar hardware de manera efectiva y mucho más.

Oct 19th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Software Hardware Operating Systems

Coursera

LearnQuest

Securing Linux Systems (Coursera)

Security & Networking

Discover how to fortify your Linux operating system's defenses in our 'Securing Linux Systems' course on Coursera. Designed for IT professionals and enthusiasts alike, this course delves into the critical aspects of securing Linux environments, including ownership, authentication, authorization, backups, redundancy planning, and network perimeter security. Whether you're preparing for the LFCA exam or enhancing your Linux knowledge, this course equips you with the skills to protect your systems effectively.

Oct 19th 2026

4 Weeks

Security Operating Systems Linux