Linux Technician Program

Program Length

Students should complete this training within 180 hours or 60 lab days.  For an explanation on progress, attendance and completion please see the FAQ page.

Program Costs

Please refer to the FAQ page.

Program Prerequisites

Successful completion of the PC Technician and Network Technician programs or demonstrated CompTIA A+ and Network+ level skills and knowledge.

Program Description

CompTIA Linux+ Powered by LPI is a high-stakes, vendor-neutral certification that validates the fundamental knowledge and skills required of junior Linux administrators.  Candidate job roles include junior Linux administrator, junior network administrator, systems administrator, Linux database administrator and web administrator. Companies such as Dell, HP, IBM, Lenovo and Xerox recommend or require CompTIA Linux+.

Linux Fundamentals is an intensive introduction to networking fundamentals and multi-user/multi-tasking network operating systems. Characteristics of the Linux, Windows 2000, NT, and XP network operating systems will be discussed. This course includes hands-on labs which utilize the Windows 2000/2003 and Linux network operating systems. Students will explore a variety of topics including installation and configuration procedures. More advanced administrative tasks such as troubleshooting issues, security issues, and remote access will also be covered.

Students who successfully complete this portion of the Program are eligible to earn CompTIA Linux+ exam. Linux Fundamentals introduces students to the knowledge and skills needed to manage all Linux distributions. Specifically, this course covers the objectives outlined by CompTIA® for its Linux+ exam and certification, an international industry credentials that offers proof of knowledge in the following areas:

•Linux Basics•The Linux Desktop
•Linux Help Resources
•Linux Administration
•Linux Shell and Command Line
•Linux Directories and Files
•Linux Text Editors
•Linux Processes
•Network configuration and hardware
•Linux Services
•Security

Not only does this course prepare students for the CompTIA Linux+ exam; it offers an excellent way to begin preparing for the Novell Certified Linux Professional (Novell CLP) practicum exam. After completing this course, students will have acquired one-third the knowledge needed to become a full Novell CLP, the ideal certification for people interested in become Linux administrators.

The new Linux+ follows the Linux certification format used by LPI. Instead of taking a single exam, the new Linux+ certification requires that candidates take two 60-item exams, numbered LX0-101 and LX0-102. The good news? When I compared the Exam Guide for the two new CompTIA exams to the Exam Guide for the existing LPIC-1 exams, I discovered that they are identical. So while the new Linux+ exams may not map to the previously released Exam Guide for XK0-003, the LPIC-1 page offers some great insight into the new exam format. The bonus? Drum roll please…if you pass these two exams, LPI recognizes your certification! In fact, if you choose to “opt in” when you take the new Linux+ Powered by LPI exams, you can have your certification information forwarded to LPI, and you will receive an LPIC-1 certificate in addition to your CompTIA certificate.  If you hold other certifications from CompTIA, your Linux+ results will be included in the CompTIA database for consolidated access to your certification information.

   Video Training

There are 98 instructor-led training videos (16:54) and 79 demonstrations (10:34) that fully prepare you for your Linux+ Powered by LPI certification exams. Slides, graphics, and white board images that will explain complex concepts in a personable and easy to understand way.

  Hands-on Lab Simulations

Includes 82 lab exercises that let you work in a simulated environment where you can practice the skills required to become certified. These simulations allow you to demonstrate your understanding while building real-world skills.

This training lets you work in a simulated environment where you can practice the skills required to become certified. These simulations allow you to demonstrate your understanding while building real-world skills.

Hardware and software labs are completely integrated with each other. With previous A+ labs, every lab was designated as either a hardware lab or a software lab. Now the lab exercises combine both elements into a truly integrated, blended learning experience. With these new A+ labs, you will get an ever better grasp on what you’re learning.

   Written Lessons

The Linux+ Powered by LPI training course also provides you with 105 written lessons and fact sheets that you can read to gain further understanding of the concepts covered in all of the training videos, demonstrations, and lab exercises.  The training course also provides you with study guides and fact sheets that you can read to gain further understanding of the concepts covered in all of the training videos, demonstrations, and lab exercises.

  Certification Practice Exams

On top of all that, you also get fully integrated section quizzes and practice certification exams. With over 660 exam questions, the Linux+ Powered by LPI practice certification exams will provide you with a realistic experience of what the actual certification exam will be like.

  Certification Exams

Two exams are necessary to be certified: LX0-101 and LX0-102. LX0-101 covers system architecture; Linux Installation and package management; GNU and Unix commands; devices, Linux filesystems, and filesystem hierarchy standard. LX0-102 covers shells, scripting and data management; user interfaces and desktops; administrative tasks; essential system services; networking fundamentals; security.

A new benefit for CompTIA Linux+ Powered by LPI candidates is that they may choose, at the time they take the exams, to have their exam record forwarded to the Linux Professional Institute. Certification in CompTIA Linux+ Powered by LPI, attained by passing CompTIA exams LX0-101 and LX0-102, enables candidates to become certified in LPIC-1 as well, enabling further participation in the LPI program if the candidate chooses. Please note that CompTIA maintains candidate-confidential records for all exam takers, for their own access and use for employment or educational purposes. Any choice to forward an exam record to LPI is made only by the candidate.

MATC does not guarantee that taking these programs will fully prepare you for the certification exams. Certification exams are not required. You may par for certification exams when you are ready to take them