Course Summary

Linux adoption continues to rise world-wide as individual users, government entities and industries ranging from automotive to space exploration embrace open source technologies. This expansion of open source in enterprise is redefining traditional Information and Communication Technology (ICT) job roles to require more Linux skills. Whether you’re starting your career in open source, or looking for advancement, independently verifying your skill set can help you stand out to hiring managers or your management team.

The Linux Essentials certificate also serves as a great introduction to the more complete and advanced Linux Professional certification track.

The Linux Essentials certificate validates a demonstrated understanding of the following:
FOSS, the various communities, and licenses.
Knowledge of open source applications in the workplace as they relate to closed source equivalents.
Basic concepts of hardware, processes, programs and the components of the Linux Operating System.
How to work on the command line and with files.
How to create and restore compressed backups and archives.
System security, users/groups and file permissions for public and private directories.
How to create and run simple scripts.

Topic 1: The Linux Community and a Career in Open Source

1.1 Linux Evolution and Popular Operating Systems
1.2 Major Open Source Applications
1.3 Open Source Software and Licensing
1.4 ICT Skills and Working in Linux

Topic 2: Finding Your Way on a Linux System

2.1 Command Line Basics
2.2 Using the Command Line to Get Help
2.3 Using Directories and Listing Files
2.4 Creating, Moving and Deleting Files

Topic 3: The Power of the Command Line

3.1 Archiving Files on the Command Line
3.2 Searching and Extracting Data from Files
3.3 Turning Commands into a Script

Topic 4: The Linux Operating System

4.1 Choosing an Operating System
4.2 Understanding Computer Hardware
4.3 Where Data is Stored
4.4 Your Computer on the Network

Topic 5: Security and File Permissions

5.1 Basic Security and Identifying User Types
5.2 Creating Users and Groups
5.3 Managing File Permissions and Ownership
5.4 Special Directories and Files

There are no prerequisites for this certification

Pass the Linux Essentials 010 exam. The Linux Essentials exam contains 40 questions and must be completed within 60-minutes.

Following your booking, a confirmation message will be sent to all participants, ensuring you're well-informed of your successful enrollment. Calendar placeholders will also be dispatched to assist you in scheduling your commitments around the course. Rest assured, all course materials and access to necessary labs or platforms will be provided no later than one week before the course begins, allowing you ample time to prepare and engage fully with the learning experience ahead.

Our comprehensive training package includes all the necessary materials and resources to facilitate a full learning experience. Enrollees will be provided with detailed course content, encompassing a wide array of topics to ensure a thorough understanding of the subject matter. Additionally, participants will receive a certificate of completion to recognize their dedication and hard work. It's important to note that while the course fee covers all training materials and experiences, the examination fee for certification is not included but can be purchased separately.

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