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Linux Kernel & Device Driver Development Courses — Expert-Led Online Training

Master Linux Kernel internals, device drivers, and embedded Linux from industry experts. Online + weekend live batches available.
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About Kernel Foundation

Kernel Foundation was started by practising Linux engineers with a single mission: to bridge the gap between university-level Linux knowledge and the real skills demanded by semiconductor, embedded, and automotive companies. Our instructors have hands-on experience shipping production drivers for I2C, SPI, USB, and PCI devices on platforms including Qualcomm, NXP, and Texas Instruments SoCs.

Every course module is built around the actual Linux kernel source tree. You will not just watch slides — you will write, compile, and debug real kernel modules on Raspberry Pi, BeagleBone, and QEMU virtual machines from day one.

Why Choose Kernel Foundation

Industry Expert Instructors

Our trainers are not academics — they are practising Linux kernel engineers who have written production device drivers shipped in millions of devices. You learn the same techniques they use every day at work.

Hands-On Hardware Labs

Every batch includes live lab sessions on Raspberry Pi 4, BeagleBone Black, and QEMU. You will physically connect I2C and SPI peripherals, write drivers, and debug them using KGDB and jtag — not toy examples.

Full-Stack Linux Curriculum

From system programming and GCC toolchains right through to eBPF, KASAN memory debugging, and PCI/USB drivers — the entire journey is one structured programme, not scattered modules.

Flexible Access Options

Choose weekend live online classes (with full recording access) or lifetime recorded videos. Working professionals can switch between both modes — just pay the differential. Learn at your pace without losing content.

Regular Doubt Sessions

Recorded-video students receive 3 hours of dedicated doubt-clearing sessions. Live batch students can ask questions every weekend and revisit any batch for free — your learning does not stop after enrolment.

Curriculum Kept Current

New content is released regularly as the kernel evolves. Topics like eBPF, KASAN, and Device Tree overlays have been added in response to industry demand. Your lifetime access includes all future updates.

All in One

regular new content releases

System Programming

GCC compilation, optimization & tools

Libraries & Binary utilities

X86 Architecture & Assembly

ARM Architecture & Assembly

File system operations & concepts

Debugging tools (gdb, valgrind, strace)

Process & Thread Management

IPC Mechanisms

Process Synchronization

Linux kernel internals

Kernel space vs User space

Linux kernel versioning & source tree

Boot sequence & bootloaders

Init systems (systemd, sysvinit)

Cgroups & D-Bus

Building kernel for different architectures

System calls & Kernel helper functions

Linux device driver

Module Programming basics

Character drivers

Device Tree concepts

Platform drivers

Input drivers & GPIO

PWM, I2C, SPI drivers

RTC & Watchdog drivers

USB & PCI drivers

Block drivers

Linux network programming & Network device driver

Network Interface & drivers

Network internals & SKB Framework

TCP/UDP programming

Network protocols & models

Security & encryption

Socket programming & tools

Linux kernel debugging technique - KGDB, Crash Dump analysis, JTag, UML

Memory debugging tools (KASAN, SLAB, etc.)

Kernel patching techniques

Kdump & crash analysis

KGDB & KDB debuggers

eBPF debugging

Tracing tools (kprobes, ftrace)

Performance tools

JTAG debugging

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What Our Students Achieve

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Develop a deep understanding of Linux Kernel & Linux Device Driver Development

Recordings ( Life Time Access)

Linux Kernel & Linux Device Driver Development

₹ 35,000 Year
  • Linux System Programming
  • Linux Kernel Internals
  • Linux Kernel & Device Driver
  • Linux Socket Programming
  • Linux Network Device Drivers
  • 3 Hrs Doubts Clarification Session
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Live Training (Two Batch Pass - Repeat Anytime)

Linux Kernel & Linux Device Driver Development

₹ 85,000
  • Linux System Programming
  • Linux Kernel Internals
  • Linux Kernel & Device Driver
  • Linux Socket Programming
  • Linux Network Device Drivers
  • ~170+ Hrs Live Interactive Training
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FAQs (One-Line Answers)

We offer live online classes (₹85,000) on weekends and recorded video lectures (₹35,000 with lifetime access) - no offline classes currently.

Strong C programming skills and basic familiarity with Linux command-line/systems are required.
Live weekend classes (Saturday & Sunday) via Zoom/Google Meet for 8-9 months (180 hours total), with all sessions recorded for revision.
180 hours across 8-9 months with weekend sessions (Saturday & Sunday), covering 5 modules from system programming to kernel debugging.
Lifetime access to all recorded live class sessions (₹35,000) - learn at your own pace with the same content as live classes.
Yes, practical sessions include Raspberry Pi, BeagleBone, QEMU virtual machines, and real peripherals (I2C, SPI, GPIO devices).
Yes, you can upgrade by paying the differential amount - contact support for upgrade options.
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