Linux+ Certification

Linux+ is an entry-level certificate program developed by CompTIA that measures vendor-neutral Linux knowledge and skills for an individual with at least six months' practical experience. This certification demonstrates fundamental Linux knowledge and skills. By earning the Linux+ Certification students will understand networking, printing, shell scripting, the X-Window system, and backup. They will know to control processes, understand the role of the kernel, manage hard drives and troubleshoot hardware and software problems. From using shell wildcards at a terminal to using cron, students will learn essential Linux skills.

Career Opportunities

The Linux+ Certification qualifies individuals for entry-level positions, in a career such as:

• Entry-Level Service Technician
• Help Desk Technician
  
• Programmer/Analyst
  
• Software Applications Specialist
  
• Software Development Specialist
  
• Software QA Specialist
  
• Technical Writer

Duties & Responsibilities

• Installing the Linux operating system.
  
• Operating the system.
  
• Troubleshooting services for the Linux operating system on workstations and servers.
  
• Administer network resources.
  
• Knowledge of computer hardware.
  
• Manage hard drives.

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