Linux Essentials

Linux, an open source operating system, has a global reach in the world of tech. It’s playing a major role in innovations in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and much more. Whether you want to become a system administrator or enhance your skills for IT jobs in software development, network engineering, or cybersecurity, learning Linux is foundational.

This course quickly builds your Linux knowledge and gives you real-world practice with the command line and virtual machines. No prior knowledge required. It also prepares you for the Linux Professional Institute Linux Essentials Certificate, a credible third-party certificate that will help you stand out in the job market and verify your new skills to employers. The Linux Essentials certificate is also a stepping stone to the Linux Professional Institute LPIC-1 certification.

This course is developed in collaboration with Network Development Group (NDG).

Module 01: Introduction to Linux

Module 02: Operating Systems

Module 03: Working in Linux

Module 04: Open Source Software and Licencing

Module 05: Command Line Skills

Module 06: Getting Help

Module 07: Navigating the Filesystem

Module 08: Managing Files and Directories

Module 09: Archiving and Compression

Module 10: Working with Text

Module 11: Basic Scripting

Module 12: Understanding Computer Hardware

Module 13: Where Data is Stored

Module 14: Network Configuration

Module 15: System and User Security

Module 16: Creating Users and Groups

Module 17: Ownership and Permissions

Module 18: Special Directories and Files