Linux for Beginners: is it worth it?
by Jason Cannon · All Levels · IT & Software
An Introduction to the Linux Operating System and Command Line
Worth it — 87/100
Strong on every signal. Buy it during a Udemy sale rather than at list price. Updated 0 months ago — actively maintained.
Rating4.6 / 5adjusted 4.6
Reviews22,664
Students93,915
Video6h 34m76 lectures, 8 sections
Avg lecture5.2 min
Last updatedOct 2026
Score breakdown
| Adjusted rating (4.6; raw 4.6 from 22,664 reviews) | 40 / 50 |
| Review volume (social proof) | 22 / 25 |
| Freshness (last updated Oct 2026) | 25 / 25 |
| Total | 87 / 100 |
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How it compares in Linux
Ranks #1 of 10 popular Linux courses we track by score. Its rating of 4.6 is above the Linux median of 4.5.
When to buy
Udemy runs storewide sales frequently and list prices are rarely what buyers pay, so the usual advice is to wait for a sale price instead of paying list price. Prices differ by country and account, so we do not show them; check the current price on Udemy.
Tracked history
| Date | Rating | Reviews | Video |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-10 | 4.6 | 22,664 | 6h 34m |
Tracking since 2026-10-10. Snapshots are taken every few days.