Wade into the world of Linux — learn the fundamentals of the open-source operating system powering supercomputers, cloud computing, and the world’s leading technology companies.
Linux is the back-end operating system used by global technology leaders including Facebook, Google, Microsoft, NASA, Tesla, and Amazon. In as little as eight hours, Linux Unhatched introduces the essentials of Linux through a “practice as you read” approach — each learner has hands-on access to a live Linux virtual machine running directly in the browser. The course covers 20 fundamental Linux commands across 22 sections, building a solid foundation in Linux command line education. Developed in collaboration with Network Development Group (NDG), the course aligns to various LPI Linux Essentials Exam 010-160 objectives and is a natural stepping stone to the Linux Essentials or Linux 1 courses. No prior Linux experience is required.
Course Content
The course is structured as a single continuous learning unit of 22 sections covering 20 fundamental Linux commands. Topics include navigating the Linux command line interface (CLI), navigating home and system directories, listing and managing files, creating, moving and deleting files and directories, understanding and manipulating file permissions and ownership, turning repetitive commands into simple scripts, basic Linux software installation and configuration, and practical hands-on exercises in a live Linux virtual machine environment throughout.
Skills You Will Learn
Navigate the Linux command line interface and home and system directory structures. List files in various locations and interpret their attributes. Create, move, and delete files and directories. Understand and manipulate Linux file permissions and ownership settings. Turn repetitive command sequences into simple shell scripts. Install and configure basic Linux software. Apply 20 fundamental Linux commands through hands-on virtual machine practice.
Technologies Used
Live Linux Virtual Machine (browser-based, no installation required)
Linux CLI (Bash shell)
Compatible browsers: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge
Course Details
Course Type: Free self-paced
Time: 8 Hours
Sections: 22
Level: Beginner
Prerequisites
None. No prior Linux experience required.
Certification & Career
Career and Certification alignment: No target certification for this course. The curriculum aligns to various LPI Linux Essentials Exam 010-160 objectives, though it is not a comprehensive exam preparation course. Upon completion, learners receive a congratulatory letter from NDG and a Cisco digital badge. Recommended next courses: Linux Essentials or Linux 1. Linux skills are highly relevant to careers in network administration, systems administration, software development, cloud computing, and cybersecurity.
Achievements & Badges
Upon completion, earn a Cisco Networking Academy digital badge issued in collaboration with NDG. Share your verified achievement on LinkedIn, your CV, or professional profile.
What Cisco verifies: Cisco, in collaboration with NDG, verifies that the learner understands the basics of using the Linux command line, navigation of home and system directories and listing files in various locations, can create, move and delete files and directories under the home directory, turn repetitive commands into simple scripts, and understand and manipulate file permissions and ownership settings.
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