Elevate your Linux skills and complete your path to LPI LPIC-1 certification — master shells, scripting, desktops, administrative tasks, system services, networking, and security.
Linux 2 is the second in a two-course series preparing learners for the Linux Professional Institute LPIC-1 certification. Building on the foundations of Linux 1, this 18-chapter course covers advanced shell features and scripting, graphical interfaces and desktops, user and group administration, job scheduling, system logging, email and printer management, networking fundamentals and troubleshooting, and system security including account security, host security, and encryption. Through a “practice as you read” approach, each learner has hands-on access to a live Linux virtual machine alongside 18 prescriptive step-by-step labs. The course aligns to the LPI LPIC-1 Exam 102-500 objectives. Completing Linux 1 and Linux 2 together prepares learners for the full LPI LPIC-1 Linux Administrator certification, also recognised by CompTIA Linux+. Developed in collaboration with Network Development Group (NDG).
Curriculum Chapters
- 1. Advanced Shell Features
- 2. Shell Scripts
- 3. X Windows
- 4. Graphical Desktops
- 5. Accessibility
- 6. User and Group Accounts
- 7. Scheduling Jobs
- 8. Localization
- 9. System Time
- 10. System Logging
- 11. Email Configuration
- 12. Printer Management
- 13. Networking Fundamentals
- 14. Network Configuration
- 15. Network Troubleshooting
- 16. Account Security
- 17. Host Security
- 18. Encryption
Skills You Will Learn
Customise and use the shell environment and write simple shell scripts. Install and configure X11 and manage graphical desktop environments. Apply accessibility features in Linux. Manage user and group accounts and related system files. Automate system administration tasks by scheduling jobs. Apply localisation and internationalisation settings. Maintain system time and configure system logging. Configure mail transfer agent (MTA) basics and manage printers and printing. Explain fundamentals of internet protocols and configure persistent network settings including client-side DNS. Perform basic network troubleshooting. Perform security administration tasks for account security. Set up host security. Secure data with encryption.
Technologies Used
Live Linux Virtual Machine (browser-based, no installation required)
Linux CLI (Bash shell, shell scripting)
X Windows, graphical desktop environments
Compatible browsers: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari
Course Details
Course Type: Instructor-led
Time: 70 Hours
Modules: 18 chapters
Labs: 18 prescriptive hands-on labs
Level: Intermediate
Prerequisites
Completion of Linux 1 or equivalent knowledge strongly recommended.
Certification & Career
Career and Certification alignment: This course aligns to the LPI LPIC-1 Exam 102-500 objectives and the CompTIA Linux+ exam. Together with Linux 1, it fully prepares learners for the LPI LPIC-1 Linux Administrator certification. Linux skills open doors to entry-level and advanced roles in cloud computing, cybersecurity, network engineering, software development, big data, and more.
Achievements & Badges
Upon completion, receive an NDG Linux 2 course completion certificate from Network Development Group. Note: Cisco digital badges are not issued for NDG partner courses. Share your completion on LinkedIn, your CV, or professional profile.
What NDG verifies: Learners who complete NDG Linux 2 receive a course completion certificate from Network Development Group, verifying proficiency in advanced shell scripting, graphical desktops, user and group administration, job scheduling, system services, network configuration and troubleshooting, and Linux security — covering the LPI LPIC-1 Exam 102-500 objectives.