CompTIA Linux+

Online CompTIA Linux+ (Plus) Certification Course

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$86,000
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CompTIA Linux+

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IT 7300

Linux Administrator

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Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)

With more than 2,000 members, 3,000 academic and training partners and tens of thousands of registered users spanning the entire information communications and technology (ICT) industry, CompTIA has become a leading voice for the technology ecosystem.

CompTIA Linux+

Certification Detail

The CompTIA Linux+ certification is a vendor-neutral credential designed to ensure the knowledge required for working as junior Linux administrators, systems administrators, Linux database administrators, web administrators, and junior network administrators. CompTIA Linux+ validates the skills administrators need to secure the enterprise, power the cloud and keep systems running. The new certification ensures that IT professionals, software developers, cybersecurity engineers and penetration testers have these necessary skills to support today’s tech systems.

CompTIA Linux+ is the only job-focused Linux certification covering the latest foundational skills demanded by hiring managers. Unlike other certifications, the new exam includes performance-based and multiple-choice questions to identify the employees who can do the job. The exam covers tasks associated with all major distributions of Linux, setting the foundation for advanced vendor /distro-specific knowledge.

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MedCertsCommunity CollegeOnline College
Program & Tuition Cost$4,000 averageUp to $20,000$3,000 average
Exam Fees, Books & MaterialsIncludedUp to $750Up to $750
Job Ready In3–6 months24–48 months3–6 months
Schedule FlexibilityOn-demand 24/7Set class scheduleOn-demand 24/7
Travel RequirementsNone: 100% onlineOn-campus classroomsNone: 100% online
Student SupportPersonal Advisors: text, call, and email accessProfessors: scheduled office hoursSupport inbox
Career CoachingExam-tailor + soft-skill training to build well-rounded careersExam-based + prerequisites and electives to meet credit hour requirementsExam-specific only
Content Delivery3D animations, immersive environments, interactive activities, game-based learningProfessor lecturesVaries: typically videos and presentations

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CompTIA Linux+

Certification

Skills Gained

  • Summarize the purpose and use of security best practices in a Linux environment
  • Build and install software and manage software configurations.
  • Configure and execute remote connectivity for system management
  • Perform basic container operations and basic version control using Git
  • Summarize common infrastructure as code technologies, container, cloud, and orchestration concepts.
  • Analyze and troubleshoot network resource issues, CPU and memory issues, and user access and file permissions

CompTIA Linux+

Career Pathways

Attainable Jobs

1All available job and salary information is from Burning Glass Labor Insights and is updated annually to reflect industry changes.

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