I want to congratulate you on finishing reading the book and learning over 116 Linux commands. I hope you have enjoyed reading it as much as I have enjoyed writing it! Linux surely requires a curious brain, and I bet you are very courageous to give Linux a shot. I once read a quote that said, "Linux is user-friendly — it's just choosy about who its friends are," so I now welcome you to the elite Linux club.

Where to go next?

You now may be wondering, "where do I go from here?"; most people ask the same question after learning a new skill, and here are my two cents on what to do after learning Linux:

• Put your new skill to work! If you don't keep practicing what you have learned, you will eventually lose it.
• Validate your skill! Employers will surely love it if you have a Linux certification, such as the Linux Foundation LFCS/LFCE certifications or Red Hat RHCSA/RHCE certifications.
• Make money! Linux is in huge demand; start applying for Linux jobs.
• Become a Linux kernel developer! If you are a programmer or you want to become one, you might want to consider learning about the Linux kernel, and maybe one day you can become a Linux kernel contributor.
• Learn another skill! You have now learned Linux; you might want to learn about cloud computing, cybersecurity, or computer networking. It really depends on what your end goal is and your areas of interest.

Keep in touch

You can connect with me on LinkedIn. Also, do not hesitate to send me an email if you ever want to enroll in any of my Udemy courses; I will be more than happy to send you a free coupon!