NDG Linux Essentials v2.0
Scope and Sequence
Introduction
A course developed by NDG (Network Development Group) to teach Linux.
Target Audience
The NDG Linux Essentials curriculum is designed for individuals interested in learning Linux and institutions interested in NDG Linux course offerings.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for NDG Linux Essentials v2. The curriculum is designed for individuals with no Linux experience.
Curriculum Description
This 18 chapter, 70-hour course covers Linux as an operating system, basic open source concepts, and the basics of the Linux command line. The goal of this course is to provide academic institutions, organizations, and individual learners curriculum to help prepare for the exam objectives aligned to the Linux Professional Institute, LPI.org, Linux Essentials Professional Development Certificate Version 1.6 (Exam 010-160).
This course implements a “practice as you read” approach to learning. Each learner has hands-on access to a Linux virtual machine to practice, explore, and trial Linux command line concepts. The learner is also provided 14 prescriptive step-by-step labs. These labs provide a learning environment where students interact with the Linux operating system and build on their skills and knowledge as they progress through the course.
Curriculum Objectives
The NDG Linux Essentials course focuses on the basic Linux skills needed in preparation for the Linux Professional Institute Linux Essentials Professional Development Certificate. The course objectives align to the following concepts:
- 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
- Work on the command line and with files
- Create and restore compressed backups and archives
- System security, users/groups, and file permissions for public and private directories
- Create and run simple scripts
Course Outline
| Title of Learning Module / Chapter | Exam 010-160 Objectives |
|---|---|
| Before You Get Started | Course Introduction |
| Chapter 1: Introduction to Linux | 1.1 Linux Evolution and Popular Operating Systems |
| Chapter 2: Operating Systems | 4.1 Choosing an Operating System |
| Chapter 3: Working in Linux | 1.2 Major Open Source Applications, 1.4 ICT Skills and Working in Linux |
| Chapter 4: Open Source Software and Licensing | 1.3 Open Source Software and Licensing |
| Chapter 5: Command Line Skills | 2.1 Command Line Basics |
| Chapter 6: Getting Help | 2.2 Using the Command Line to Get Help |
| Chapter 7: Navigating the Filesystem | 2.3 Using Directories and Listing Files |
| Chapter 8: Managing Files and Directories | 2.4 Creating, Moving, and Deleting Files |
| Chapter 9: Archiving and Compression | 3.1 Archiving Files on the Command Line |
| Chapter 10: Working With Text | 3.2 Searching and Extracting Data from Files |
| Chapter 11: Basic Scripting | 3.3 Turning Commands into a Script |
| Chapter 12: Understanding Computer Hardware | 4.2 Understanding Computer Hardware |
| Chapter 13: Where Data is Stored | 4.3 Where Data is Stored |
| Chapter 14: Network Configuration | 4.4 Your Computer on the Network |
| Chapter 15: System and User Security | 5.1 Basic Security and Identifying User Types |
| Chapter 16: Creating Users and Groups | 5.2 Creating Users and Groups |
| Chapter 17: Ownership and Permissions | 5.3 Managing File Permissions and Ownership |
| Chapter 18: Special Directories and Files | 5.4 Special Directories and Files |
Minimum System Requirements
NDG recommends using a desktop operating system (Windows, Mac, or Linux) with a physical keyboard. Smartphones and tablet devices are not currently supported. The following web browsers are recommended:
- Google Chrome 56+
- Safari 10+
- Mozilla Firefox 53+
Industry Certification
The NDG Linux Essentials course focuses on the basic Linux skills needed in preparation for the Linux Professional Institute Linux Essentials Professional Development Certificate. To earn this certification, learners must take the 010-160 Exam.
For additional information about the Linux Professional Institute certifications, review their website here:
https://www.lpi.org/our-certifications/summary-of-certifications
Contact Information
Whom should I contact if I have questions about this course that are not explained in this document?
Questions specific to the NDG Linux courses should be directed to Network Development Group at hostedsupport@netdevgroup.com. Please take a few minutes to review the NDG website, www.netdevgroup.com, the course materials, and this document before emailing the NDG staff.