Prepare for the CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-006) certification and gain the hands-on skills that employers seek from top talent. Learn to manage Linux systems, configure networks, secure environments, and automate tasks with scripting. This course equips you with practical expertise to troubleshoot, optimize, and support enterprise Linux environments—helping you stand out for IT roles in system administration, cloud computing, and beyond.
Requirements:
Hardware Requirements:
- This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
Software Requirements:
- PC: Windows 10 or later.
- Mac: macOS 12 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
- Virtual Labs included with course
- Microsoft Word Online
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
- Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment.
- Study guide
- Practice exams
The following textbook(s) will also be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:
- CompTIA Linux+ Study Guide: Exam XK0-006, 6th Edition
The CompTIA Linux+ credential is the only job-focused Linux certification covering the latest foundational skills demanded by hiring managers. The Linux+ exam validates your ability to perform critical tasks across all major Linux distributions, setting the stage for advanced vendor- and distro-specific expertise.
During this Linux+ training, you will gain hands-on experience in Linux system administration, including command-line operations, storage and network configuration, and managing system services with systemd. You will learn to implement security best practices—such as permissions, firewalls, and hardening—while also developing automation skills using shell scripting and Python. Additional essential topics covered during your training include backup and restore, virtualization, Git version control, and troubleshooting hardware, OS, networking, and performance issues.
For system administrators and other IT-related roles, the Linux+ certification is a recognized benchmark for positions in cloud computing, server administration, IoT, and enterprise environments. This fully online course prepares you for the CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-006) exam and equips you with practical skills to stand out for new employment or advancement opportunities.
- Getting Started with Linux
- Linux System Management
- Services and User Management for Linux
- Linux Security
- Automation, Orchestration, and Scripting with Linux
- Linux Troubleshooting
What you will learn
- Learn to use Linux command line and Bash for system management
- Master how to configure and manage storage, networking, and system services
- Implement Linux security, such as permissions, firewalls, and hardening
- Understand how to manage processes, jobs, and software with systemd
- Perform backup, restore, and virtualization tasks
- Successfully automate tasks with shell scripts and Python basics
- Review how to use Git for version control and job scheduling
- Discover ways to troubleshoot hardware, OS, networking, and performance issues
How you will benefit
- Gain practical, hands-on Linux administration skills for enterprise environments
- Enhance your career opportunities in system administration and IT operations
- Develop automation and scripting expertise to improve efficiency
- Build a strong foundation for advanced Linux and open-source technologies
- Prepare for the latest CompTIA Linux+ certification exam (XK0-006)
Shane Sexton
Shane Sexton is a cybersecurity-focused instructor with a hunger for mastering the usage of technology to deal with real-world challenges. Inside the classroom, Shane makes the complicated seem approachable. Outside the classroom, Shane is a mad scientist with automation, coding and scripting, tying them back to technologies he teaches in class. If Shane isn't watching the latest SpaceX launch, he is tinkering with something.