Linux and DevOps Starter Path

Learning Path — 5 Steps

Linux & DevOps Starter Path

Master the command line, shell scripting, networking fundamentals, and essential DevOps tools. Build real skills with Docker, Git, and YAML through hands‑on projects.

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Learning Steps

Full Courses

Hands-on Projects

Certificates

What You'll Learn in the Linux & DevOps Starter Path

Practical skills that translate directly to real DevOps and cloud engineering roles.

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Command the Terminal

Navigate the Linux file system, manage processes, work with permissions, and feel at home on the command line.

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Automate with Bash

Write shell scripts that automate repetitive tasks, process text, handle errors, and run on schedule.

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Secure Connections

Master SSH for remote server access, key-based authentication, tunneling, and PuTTY on Windows.

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Understand Networking

IP addressing, subnetting, CIDR notation, and encryption fundamentals with OpenSSL.

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Containerize with Docker

Build, run, and manage containers. Understand images, volumes, networks, and Docker Compose.

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Version Control with Git

From basics to advanced — branching, merging, rebasing, searching, and rewriting history.

5-Step Linux & DevOps Learning Journey

Each step builds on the last. Follow the path in order for the best learning experience.

Linux Core

Build your foundation. Master the Linux command line, write Bash scripts to automate tasks, connect to remote servers with SSH, and learn PuTTY for Windows environments.

📚 4 Courses ⏲ ~8 hours 🎓 4 Certificates

Networking Basics

Understand how computers talk to each other. Learn IP addresses, subnetting, CIDR notation, and encryption fundamentals using OpenSSL — critical knowledge for any DevOps role.

📚 2 Courses ⏲ ~4 hours 🎓 2 Certificates

DevOps Tools

Learn the tools that power modern software delivery. Containerize applications with Docker, structure configuration with YAML, and master version control with Git — from essentials through advanced branching and history rewriting.

📚 5 Courses ⏲ ~10 hours 🎓 5 Certificates

Projects & Hands‑On

Put your skills to work. Build a Docker mini-project, create YAML configurations for real scenarios, and implement a Git team workflow — the kind of work you will do on the job.

🛠 3 Projects 🚧 Coming Soon

Capstone Project

Bring it all together. Build and deploy a containerized mini application using Linux, Bash scripting, Docker, and Git — a portfolio piece that proves your DevOps readiness.

🏆 Final Project 🚧 Coming Soon

What's Included in Your DevOps Training

Everything you need to go from beginner to job-ready — structured and practical.

Full Courses

Hands-on Projects

Certificates

20+

Hours of Content

Who Should Take This Linux & DevOps Starter Path

Whether you're starting fresh or filling skill gaps, this path gets you there.

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Aspiring DevOps Engineers

Build the Linux and tooling foundation that every DevOps job posting requires.

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CS Students

Supplement your coursework with practical terminal, Git, and Docker skills that professors rarely teach.

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Windows Developers

Crossing into the Linux world? Learn to navigate the terminal, SSH, and containers with confidence.

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Cloud Learners

Planning to learn AWS, Azure, or GCP? This path gives you the Linux prerequisite those platforms assume.

Prerequisites for the Linux & DevOps Starter Path

Truly beginner-friendly. Here's all you need:

Before You Begin

✓ A computer (Windows, Mac, or Linux)
✓ Basic familiarity with using a computer
✓ No prior Linux or DevOps experience needed
✓ No programming knowledge required
✓ 5–10 hours per week recommended

Linux & DevOps Starter Path – FAQ

Common questions about the Linux & DevOps Starter Path.

Who can access this learning path? +

Founding Members & Premium Members can access this path, any existing learning paths and any future learning paths that we create.

Do I need a Linux computer? +

We strongly recommend using a real Linux machine for the best learning experience. You have several options: a Local Linux Desktop (native install), a Local Linux VM (VirtualBox or VMware on Windows/Mac), or a Cloud Linux Instance from any provider — AWS, Azure, GCP, or any other cloud. A cloud instance is often the easiest starting point as it requires no local setup. The path also includes a PuTTY course for Windows users who need to connect remotely.

How long does the full path take? +

The 11 courses contain approximately 20+ hours of content. At 5–10 hours per week, most learners complete the courses in 3–4 weeks. The projects add additional hands-on time.

Do I need to follow the steps in order? +

Strongly recommended. SSH (Step 1) builds on command line basics. Networking (Step 2) is referenced in Docker. Git and Docker (Step 3) use the terminal skills from Step 1. Each step assumes prior knowledge.

Will I get certificates? +

Yes. Each course awards a certificate upon completion. By finishing all 11 courses, you will have 11 certificates covering Linux, Bash, SSH, networking, Docker, YAML, and Git.

Is this enough to get a DevOps job? +

This path builds the foundational skills every DevOps role requires. For a complete job-ready profile, pair this with the AWS Cloud Foundations Path to add cloud infrastructure skills on top of your Linux and tooling foundation.

When will the projects and capstone be available? +

Steps 4 (Projects) and 5 (Capstone) are actively being developed. Start with Steps 1–3 now — the 11 courses will keep you busy, and the projects will be ready by the time you finish.

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