Introduction of the Course

Netskill’s Linux Device Drivers Programming Training is an in-depth, hands-on program designed for engineers who need to interface hardware with the Linux kernel. As a trusted corporate Linux device driver training company, Netskill enables organizations to build, customize, and debug kernel drivers for embedded and enterprise Linux platforms.

This course covers Linux kernel architecture, driver models, character and platform drivers, device trees, kernel APIs, interrupts, memory management, synchronization, and debugging techniques. Delivered through Instructor-Led Online Training, In-Person Corporate Workshops, and Self-Paced learning on the Netskill LMS, learners gain access to HD course videos, real-world driver labs, gamified learning outcomes, quizzes, assessments, and certification, available anytime.

Courses: Instructor-Led, In-Person, or Self-Paced

Instructor-Led Online Training

Live expert-led sessions focusing on kernel internals, driver coding, and real-world hardware interfacing.

In-Person Corporate Training

On-site, hands-on workshops customized to your Linux kernel version, hardware platforms, and driver requirements.

Self-Paced Training on Netskill LMS

24/7 learner access to:

• HD video lessons
• Linux kernel and driver labs
• Device driver coding exercises
• Debugging and tracing scenarios
• Gamified learning outcomes
• Quizzes and assessments
• Course completion certification

All learning resources are hosted on the Netskill LMS.

Target Audience for Corporate Linux Device Drivers Programming Courses

• Embedded Linux developers
• Device driver and kernel engineers
• Firmware and BSP developers
• IoT and edge computing engineers
• Linux system programmers
• R&D and product engineering teams

What Are the Modules Covered?

Module 1: Introduction to Linux Kernel and Drivers

• Linux kernel architecture
• Role of device drivers
• Kernel build basics

Module 2: Linux Driver Development Environment

• Cross-compilation
• Kernel modules
• Toolchains and build systems

Module 3: Character Device Drivers

• Character driver architecture
• File operations
• User-kernel communication

Module 4: Platform and Misc Drivers

• Platform driver model
• Device Tree integration
• Probe and remove methods

Module 5: Kernel Memory Management

• kmalloc vs vmalloc
• DMA basics
• Memory mapping

Module 6: Interrupt Handling and Concurrency

• Interrupt registration
• Spinlocks and mutexes
• Bottom halves

Module 7: Device Tree and Hardware Description

• Device Tree syntax
• Hardware abstraction
• Driver binding

Module 8: Power Management and Performance

• Runtime power management
• Suspend and resume
• Performance optimization

Module 9: Debugging, Tracing, and Testing

• printk and dynamic debug
• ftrace and perf
• Kernel crash analysis

Module 10: Best Practices, Security, and Case Studies

• Secure driver coding
• Kernel coding standards
• LMS-based quizzes, assessments, and certification

All modules include HD videos, hands-on labs, gamified learning outcomes, quizzes, assessments, and certification on the Netskill LMS.

Importance of Linux Device Drivers Programming Training

• Enables hardware-software integration on Linux
• Improves driver reliability and stability
• Supports custom hardware and BSP development
• Reduces system crashes and performance issues
• Essential for embedded Linux product development

Training Skills and Competencies for Employees

Participants will gain:

• Linux kernel and driver programming skills
• Hardware interfacing expertise
• Interrupt and memory management proficiency
• Kernel debugging and optimization capabilities
• Secure and maintainable driver development skills

Netskill Approach to Linux Device Drivers Programming Training

Netskill delivers this program through:

• Kernel-focused hands-on labs
• Real-world driver development scenarios
• Gamified learning milestones
• Continuous quizzes and assessments
• Anytime access through the Netskill LMS

Why Choose Netskill as Your Linux Device Drivers Programming Training Partner?

• Trusted corporate Linux device driver training company
• Online, In-Person, and Self-Paced delivery modes
• Experienced Linux kernel trainers
• Industry-aligned, enterprise-ready curriculum
• Gamified LMS learning experience
• Certification validating Linux driver expertise
• Customizable corporate kernel training programs