Linux Essentials
Learn the fundamentals of the Linux operating system, command line, and open-source concepts. Aligned with the LPI Linux Essentials certification.
Learn Linux in your browser
Our courses give you a live Linux environment, so you can start practicing your new skills right away
Upgrade Your Skills. And Your Life.
Linux is everywhere. It’s in cars, phones, even spaceships. And it only continues to grow in popularity, as more businesses look to open-source technology to help them keep up with a fast-changing world.
There’s never been a better time to learn Linux. There’s tremendous demand for Linux talent, across industries and geographies. Even basic skills can make you more valuable to employers, enabling you to command a higher salary and find a more rewarding career path.
All You Need Is a Web Browser!
No complex setup, or expensive bootcamps. NDG Online is the easiest and most effective way to learn Linux. Simply launch a module in your web browser and start learning. It’s that easy.
Start Issuing Commands Today
With NDG Online, there’s no need to find and install a distribution. Or even know what that is! Our courses give you a live Linux virtual machine right beside the course materials. So you can start using your new Linux skills right away.
See, learn, do. NDG Online is the most effective way to learn Linux.
Course content, labs, and assessments in one place
Great Course Content
Rich, engaging instructional text paired with practical exercises. Content is organized in chapters and lets you learn at your own pace.
Hands-On Lab Exercises
A Live Learning Environment sits right next to the course content, so you can start using your skills in a real Linux system for the fastest, most effective learning.
Built-In Assessments
Quizzes are included within the Live Learning Environment to let you put your Linux knowledge to the test.
NDG Linux Courses align to the following Linux Professional Institute Certifications
Roadmap to Success
The roadmap shows how NDG’s Linux courses build on each other, from first commands through Linux Professional Institute certification prep, with flexible options along the way.
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Linux Content
Introduction to Linux 1
Build foundational Linux system administration skills: file management, package installation, user permissions, and basic networking. Aligned with LPI LPIC-1 (101-500) certification objectives.
Introduction to Linux 2
Advance your Linux administration skills: shell scripting, system services, networking fundamentals, and security. Aligned with LPI LPIC-1 (102-500) certification objectives.
Linux Unhatched
A free introduction to Linux. Learn basic command-line navigation, installation, and configuration in your browser.