What you will learn

Understand how to work in a Linux environment.
Review the most important Linux methods and tools required.
Gain a strong foundation for working comfortably and productively in open source development communities.
Create new repositories or clone existing ones with Git.
Leverage Git to commit new changes, review revision histories, and examine differences with older versions (diffs).
Use Git to work with different branches, merge repositories, and collaborate with a distributed development team.

Program Overview

Expert instruction

3 skill-building courses

Self-paced

Progress at your own speed

11 months

1 - 2 hours per week

$510.30

~~$567~~USD

For the full program experience

Courses in this program

LinuxFoundationX's Open Source Software Development, Linux and Git Professional Certificate
Open Source Software Development: Linux for Developers
Linux Tools for Software Development
Git for Distributed Software Development
Job Outlook

Senior Content Manager

The Linux Foundation

Experts from LinuxFoundationX committed to teaching online learning

$510.30

~~$567~~USD

3 courses in 11 months

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