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CompTIA Linux+ course overview.

A Linux certification covering command-line skills, systems management, scripting, security and troubleshooting.

Included in selected IT Career Switch traineeships as part of a wider career pathway.

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Systems administration

Linux+

Globally recognised IT certifications covering support, networking, security, cloud and cyber operations.

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Course price

£799.00

Standalone Linux+ course pricing. Speak to admissions if you would like to include it in a wider pathway.

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Course provider

XK0-005

Exam/code

1

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What this course helps you build.

Linux+ helps cyber learners understand the systems and command-line workflows commonly used across infrastructure, servers and security operations.

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Linux command line and filesystems

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System management and scripting

03

Security and troubleshooting

What the official exam covers.

Linux+ validates practical Linux administration skills, including system management, security, scripting, containers, automation and troubleshooting.

Exam snapshot

  • Maximum 90 questions
  • Multiple choice and performance-based
  • 90 minutes
  • Passing score 720

System Management

32%

Linux installation, configuration, storage, services, users and system operation.

Security

21%

Identity management, permissions, certificates, firewalls and secure configuration.

Scripting, Containers and Automation

19%

Shell scripting, Git concepts, orchestration, containers and automation workflows.

Troubleshooting

28%

Diagnosing boot, storage, network, security and performance issues.

Breakdown based on CompTIA Linux+ certification overview.

Where Linux+ can fit into your career.

Linux+ gives cyber learners the command-line and systems knowledge needed for servers, security tooling and infrastructure environments.

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Linux Support Technician

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Junior Systems Administrator

3

Cyber Security Analyst

4

Infrastructure Support Analyst

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Build command-line confidence for cyber roles

Linux+ is especially useful inside the cyber security route because many security tools and server environments rely on Linux skills.

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