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https://www.netacad.com/portal/web/self-enroll/m/course-1758938

NDG Linux Essentials Course Overview

Version 2 | Released April 2019

The Linux Essentials course, developed and supported by Networking Academy partner NDG, teaches students the fundamentals of the Linux operating system and command line, and basic open source concepts. 

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Understand how Linux is used and the basics of the command line.
• Apply skills using Linux virtual machine with step-by-step and hands-on lab activities.
• Build foundational knowledge for progressively mastering Linux commands.
• Connect with the global Cisco Networking Academy community.

Students utilize a web browser to access the Linux Essentials content modules, lab exercises and virtual machines via Cisco NetAcad.com. Each learner has hands-on access to a Linux virtual machine to practice, explore, and test Linux command-line concepts. The 18-chapter, 70-hour course can be offered as instructor-led or students can enroll on their own.

Course Fee

There is no fee for this course

Languages

English, Spanish

Certification and Careers

Knowledge of Linux is a helpful skill for a wide variety of careers in business and IT. Linux Essentials helps prepare students for entry-level jobs as a software developer or Linux administrator. When combined with the CCNA Routing & Switching Curriculum, the course prepares students for network engineer jobs.

• LPI Linux Essentials Professional Development Certificate (PDC)