14 Best Linux Courses on edX
We compared 14 Linux courses currently listed on edX, priced from $29.00 to $623.70. 2 come from a named university or institution, including Dartmouth College and Harvard University. They are ordered by our CourseAsk score, which is built from how thoroughly each course describes what it teaches, whether it comes from a named institution, and how it compares on price — not from star ratings, which our course data does not include.
- Courses compared
- 14
- Price range
- $29.00 – $623.70
- Providers
- edX
- Last updated
- 30 Aug 2026
How these 14 courses were chosen
Every course below is a real, currently listed course from edX, matched to "linux" by our catalog and ordered by our CourseAsk score. Courses whose own title names the topic rank above those only tagged with it.
There are no star ratings on this page — the course feeds we license do not include them, and we would rather leave a column out than fill it with a number we cannot stand behind. What we do have is price: these range from $29.00 to $623.70, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.
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C Programming with Linux
Offered by Dartmouth College
This course focuses on programming in C, a fundamental language often used in operating systems and embedded systems. You'll gain practical experience using Linux, providing a solid foundation for understanding system-le...
$623.70listed price -
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edX MOOC / Non-creditOpen Source Software Development, Linux and Git
Offered by The Linux Foundation
This course provides a practical introduction to open source software development, along with key tools like Linux and Git. You'll gain a fundamental understanding of how collaborative software projects work and learn es...
$510.30listed price -
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Linux Basics: The Command Line Interface
Offered by Dartmouth College
Learn the Linux Command Line interface and become a skilled user of this powerful operating system.
$99.00listed price -
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edX MOOC / Non-creditFundamentals of Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Offered by Red Hat
This course is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed for effective administration of Linux systems, with a particular focus on Red Hat® Enterprise Linux® . It covers fundamental Linux concepts,...
$99.00listed price -
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Linux Commands & Shell Scripting
Offered by IBM
This mini-course describes shell commands and how to use the advanced features of the Bash shell to automate complicated database tasks. For those not familiar with shell scripting, this course provides an overview of co...
$29.00listed price -
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edX MOOC / Non-creditIntroduction to Linux
Offered by The Linux Foundation
Never learned Linux? Want a refresh? Develop a good working knowledge of Linux using both the graphical interface and command line across the major Linux distribution families.
$209.00listed price -
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edX MOOC / Non-creditOpen Source Software Development: Linux for Developers
Offered by The Linux Foundation
Start your open source software (OSS) adventure today by learning the key concepts of developing open source software and how to work productively in a Linux environment.
$189.00listed price -
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edX MOOC / Non-creditLinux and Bash for Data Engineering
Offered by Pragmatic AI Labs
Master Linux and Bash essentials for data engineering. Learn to manipulate data, build pipelines, and automate tasks using shell scripting and powerful Linux tools.
$449.00listed price -
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edX MOOC / Non-creditLinux Tools for Software Development
Offered by The Linux Foundation
Learn the tools you need to confidently work in Linux development environments and beyond.
$189.00listed price -
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edX MOOC / Non-creditPython and Rust with Linux Command Line Tools
Offered by Pragmatic AI Labs
Applied command line tool automation with Python and Rust for efficient task management.
$449.00listed price -
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Data Science: Productivity Tools
Offered by Harvard University
Keep your projects organized and produce reproducible reports using GitHub, git, Unix/Linux, and RStudio.
$149.00listed price -
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edX MOOC / Non-creditFundamentals of Ansible
Offered by Red Hat
This course is designed to provide learners with a basic understanding of Ansible, a leading tool in automation and configuration management. Aimed at both beginners and seasoned IT professionals, this course offers a st...
$99.00listed price -
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edX MOOC / Non-creditKubuntu Desktop
Offered by Pragmatic AI Labs
Master Kubuntu Linux on your Framework Laptop with this comprehensive course covering everything from installation to advanced productivity tools. Perfect for beginners and intermediate users seeking practical Linux skil...
$449.99listed price -
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edX MOOC / Non-creditOperating Systems and Security
Offered by IBM
This course focuses on the foundational concepts common to all operating systems and the unique aspects of Windows, Linux, and macOS.
$149.00listed price
Best Linux Courses on edX compared
Prices shown are the provider's listed price when we last updated this page. Confirm on their site before enrolling.
What the prices here tell you
The 14 priced courses on this page run from $29.00 to $623.70, with the middle of the range around $189.00 — a spread of $594.70. That is a wide gap for one subject. A higher price on this page usually reflects who is behind the course rather than how much material it contains, so it is worth opening two or three at different price points and comparing their syllabus before deciding.
Who is behind these courses
These courses come from edX. Everything on this page is sold on the one platform, so the buying experience is the same whichever you pick. 2 of these are produced by a named university or institution, including Dartmouth College and Harvard University — which usually means a fixed syllabus and a recognised certificate, rather than an individual instructor’s own course.
Before you enrol
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