CompTIA Linux+ certification | 6-day course

Overview

On this CompTIA Linux+ course, you’ll learn how to manage, operate, configure and maintain systems and hardware within a Linux environment.

In just 6 days, you’ll build knowledge on software operations, managing users, groups and services, as well as understanding Linux boot process concepts and kernel modules. You’ll also learn how to:

Troubleshoot and diagnose Linux issues, including system properties, user issues, application and hardware issues
Apply security topics like as user/group permissions and ownership, access and authentication methods, Linux firewalls, and file backup, restoration and compression
Demonstrate automation and scripting skills like BASH scripts and version control using GIT

At the end of your course, you’ll sit exam XK0-004 and achieve the CompTIA Linux+ certification. You’ll learn from certified CompTIA instructors, as Firebrand is an Authorised Partner of CompTIA.

You’ll also get access to official courseware including the Official CompTIA Linux+ Student Guide (Exam XK0-004) eBook and the Official CompTIA Linux+ Labs (Exam XK0-004) LogicalLAB.

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Audience:

This course is ideal if you’re aspiring to or are practicing any of the following roles:

Linux administrator
Network administrator
Web administrator
Technical support specialist
Systems administrator

CompTIA Linux+ is the only job-focused Linux certification covering the latest foundational skills demanded by employers.

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Benefits

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
Pass first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9am – 5pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day quality learning time, with your instructor
You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 100,000 professionals

* For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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Curriculum

Section 1: Hardware and System Configuration

Explain Linux boot process concepts
Given a scenario, install, configure, and monitor kernel modules
Given a scenario, configure and verify network connection parameters
Given a scenario, manage storage in a Linux environment
Compare and contrast cloud and virtualisation concepts and technologies
Given a scenario, configure localisation options

Section 2: Systems Operation and Maintenance

Given a scenario, conduct software installations, configurations, updates, and removals
Given a scenario, manage users and groups
Given a scenario, create, modify, and redirect files
Given a scenario, manage services
Summarise and explain server roles
Given a scenario, automate and schedule jobs
Explain the use and operation of Linux devices
Compare and contrast Linux graphical user interfaces

Section 3: Security

Given a scenario, apply or acquire the appropriate user and/or group permissions and ownership
Given a scenario, configure and implement appropriate access and authentication methods
Summarise security best practices in a Linux environment
Given a scenario, implement logging services
Given a scenario, implement and configure Linux firewalls
Given a scenario, backup, restore, and compress files

Section 4: Linux Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

Given a scenario, analyse system properties and remediate accordingly
Given a scenario, analyse system processes in order to optimise performance
Given a scenario, analyse and troubleshoot user issues
Given a scenario, analyse and troubleshoot application and hardware issues

Section 5: Automation and Scripting

Given a scenario, deploy and execute basic BASH scripts
Given a scenario, carry out version control using Git
Summarise orchestration processes and concepts

Exam Track

As part of your course, you’ll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training centre, covered by your Certification Guarantee:

CompTIA Linux+ (KX0-004)

Exam code: KX0-004
Duration: 90 minutes
Type of questions: Multiple choice and performance-based
Passing score: 720 (on a scale of 100–900)
Domains:

Hardware and System Configuration (21%)
Systems Operation and Maintenance (26%)
Security (19%)
Linux Troubleshooting and Diagnostics (20%)
Automation and Scripting (14%)

What's Included

Your accelerated course includes:

Accommodation *
Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
On-site exams **
Exam vouchers **
Practice tests **
Certification Guarantee ***
Courseware
Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
24-hour lab access
Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
*** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites for this course.

However, CompTIA strongly recommend you have either CompTIA A+ or CompTIA Network+ certifications, or 9 to 12 months experience in configuring, monitoring and supporting servers running the Linux OS.

Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites? Don’t worry. Your training consultant will discuss your background with you to understand if this course is right for you.

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Course Dates

Start	Finish	Status	Location
21/8/2023 (Monday)	26/8/2023 (Saturday)	Finished - Leave feedback	-

5/2/2024 (Monday)	10/2/2024 (Saturday)	Limited availability	Nationwide
18/3/2024 (Monday)	23/3/2024 (Saturday)	Open	Nationwide
29/4/2024 (Monday)	4/5/2024 (Saturday)	Open	Nationwide
10/6/2024 (Monday)	15/6/2024 (Saturday)	Open	Nationwide

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