# Free open source training from the Linux Foundation

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**Created:** [October 4, 2024, 2:06pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/free-open-source-training-from-the-linux-foundation/4378 "2024-10-04T14:06:44Z")\
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**Post date:** [October 4, 2024, 2:06pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/free-open-source-training-from-the-linux-foundation/4378/1 "2024-10-04T14:06:45Z")

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Some of you keep asking “How do I learn all this stuff?”. Here’s a great resource, the Linux Foundation offers **a ton** of free introductory courses:

- [Resources - Linux Foundation - Education](https://training.linuxfoundation.org/resources/?_sft_content_type=free-course)
- And for those of you who know how to Linux already and want want to go up the stack with all the new hot stuff: [Cloud Native Training Courses | CNCF](https://www.cncf.io/training/courses/?_sfm_lf_course_free=1)

These cover a wide range of topics, and many of these are great to bust out if you have aspirations to work in open source or just improve your skills.

## If you are new and want to get into Linux as a job, these courses can help you, get them while they are free!

You’ll want to check up on these courses often. Here’s some if you want to get your feet wet.

> **[Introduction to Linux (LFS101) | Linux Foundation Education](https://training.linuxfoundation.org/training/introduction-to-linux/)**
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> Develop a good working knowledge of Linux using both the graphical interface and command line with this free introduction to Linux course.

> **[Inclusive Open Source Community Orientation (LFC102) | Linux Foundation...](https://training.linuxfoundation.org/training/inclusive-open-source-community-orientation-lfc102/)**
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> Learn the essential background knowledge and practical skills to create an inclusive culture in the open source community.

> **[Linux Tools for Software Development (LFD108x) | Linux Foundation Education](https://training.linuxfoundation.org/training/linux-tools-for-software-development-lfd108x/)**
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> Gain the necessary tools to work confidently in Linux development environments, setting a strong foundation for broader software development.

> **[Git for Distributed Software Development (LFD109x) | Linux Foundation Education](https://training.linuxfoundation.org/training/git-for-distributed-software-development-lfd109x/)**
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> Discover Git, the efficient source control system born from the Linux kernel community, for streamlined distributed software development.

> **[Introduction to GitOps (LFS169) | Linux Foundation Education](https://training.linuxfoundation.org/training/introduction-to-gitops-lfs169/)**
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> Explore GitOps to deploy to Kubernetes with a simple git pull request, and understand its principles, tools, and benefits.

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**Post date:** [October 4, 2024, 2:07pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/free-open-source-training-from-the-linux-foundation/4378/2 "2024-10-04T14:07:17Z")

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**Post date:** [May 16, 2025, 1:22am UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/free-open-source-training-from-the-linux-foundation/4378/3 "2025-05-16T01:22:03Z")

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Looks like there are way more courses than when I checked last time, check the links up top for more!
