While surfing the internet, I found a web site that offers multiple levels of Linux Programming courses for free. The name of the web site is ICanProgram.com

There are multiple levels of programming, aimed at the newbie new to programming to more advanced tcl/tk and python programming. All that is required is that you submit a donation to your local cancer research charity. Students are accepted in lots of 30. Classes are online. Current registration is for summer 2007.

Check out the web site for more information.