Linux Essentials
Learn the fundamentals of the Linux operating system, command line, and open-source concepts. Aligned with the LPI Linux Essentials certification.
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.
Learn Linux
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.
Ease into Linux knowledge, learning basic installation and configuration with Linux Unhatched. Develop command line knowledge and prepare for the Linux Professional Institute Linux Essentials with Linux Essentials. Prepare for the Linux Professional Institute LPIC-1 certification with Linux I and II.
Teach Linux
NDG Online Linux Courses are available through the Cisco Networking Academy as an instructor-led or self-paced course.
- Join the Cisco Networking Academy
- Learn more about Linux Unhatched
- Learn more about Linux Essentials
- Learn more about Introduction to Linux I
- Learn more about Introduction to Linux II
The following FAQ links only work after enrolling in the Cisco Networking Academy
Get Certified
NDG Linux Courses align to the following Linux Professional Institute Certifications
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.