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LPI101a Course Information

  // LPI101a: Hands on Introduction to Linux

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Course Price? R3 800 (incl VAT)
Are terms available? Of course!
Course Duration? 4 days
What's Included? Course Material, CD's, Lunch!
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Click here to download the LPI101a Course Information Sheet


Course Goals

This course is an introduction to the use of Linux. Participants will not just learn how to operate the system according to instructions, but will receive solid fundamental knowledge about Linux, to serve as a basis for further study.

The course is directed towards computer users with basic IT user knowledge including use of a graphical user interface. Knowledge of other operating systems is helpful but not a prerequisite. Ambitious users as well as system administrators will be learning how to make the most of the Linux operating system.

Having completed this course, participants will be able to use the Linux operating system on an elementary basis. They will be able to work at the Linux command prompt and be familiar with the most important tools. Completion of this course or equivalent knowledge is necessary for more advanced Linux courses and for LPI certification.


Course FAQ



Course Overview
      What is the duration of the course? To Top
The course has been designed to be completed within 4 days. Please see below for the schedule.
 
 
      What are the pre-requisites of this course? To Top
Basic understanding of computers, and a will to learn is all that is required - not even knowledge of Windows is needed.
 
 
      How do I reserve a space on the course? To Top
We require a deposit of R1 500 before the course begins. This will guarantee you a place on the next course. As a result, it's normally a good idea to reserve your space early to avoid being bumped to the next course.
 
 
      What is the policy regarding the deposit? To Top
Should you have already reserved your seat on the course (i.e. you've paid the deposit) and an unforeseen event occur, preventing you to come on your scheduled course, our policy for deposit's are as follows:
 

Should a student cancel 72 hours (3 days) before commencement of a course, he/she can attend the same course at any time within 6 months of the date of the initial course; failure to do so will result in the student forfeiting all monies paid.

Should a student cancel within 24 hours before commencement of a course, a 10% penalty fee is lost from the total amount of the course (to offset our costs), but the student can still attend the course within 6 months as detailed previously.
 

 
      Who is the intended audience of this course? To Top

This course is aimed at people who have an interest in Linux, whether for personal or professional gain, and who want the option of pursuing an internationally recognised Linux certification afterwards.

No previous knowledge of Linux or UNIX is required to attend this course.
 

 
Course Costs  
      What is the cost of the course? To Top
 The course costs R3 800 and is inclusive of VAT. Payment terms are available, and are detailed below.
 
      Are easy payment terms available? To Top
Of course! You may elect to pay the course off over a period of time via a debit order facility. R500 will be deducted from your account at the beginning of each month until the course has been paid in full.
 
Knowledge
      What about certification? To Top

We are an approved training centre for the Linux professionall's institute (LPI). The LPI is an internationally recognised Linux certification which certifies that a candidate is proficient in any distribution of Linux. This is incredibly important, because although some distribution specific certifications are internationally recognised, they are not necessarily used a great deal overseas.

For more information, please call visit www.lpi.org, or contact us.
 

      What makes Tangent's courses so special? To Top
Well, we certainly like to think that we offer the best Linux training in South Africa both in terms of quality of product, and in terms of affordability. Our course notes are continually being maintained to keep current with the ever changing Linux and IT universe.

Not only that but we try to keep our training courses very practical, and very informal, and our trainers are never afraid to get their hands dirty - an approach that our students find very helpful!
 
       Where to once I've finished this course? To Top
Why not consider attending the follow up course, the LPI101b: Linux System Administration (System and Users). It covers different, and wider areas of Linux, and is an essential component to succesfully attaining your LPIC1 certification.

Of course, after this course, you should look at doing the LPI102a: Linux System Administration (Kernel and Shell), and the final course in the series, the LPI102b: Linux Network Administration.
 
Course Details  
      What does the course include? To Top
  • Course Material
  • A Linux Distribution
  • Lunch and refreshments

Attend the LPI101b: Linux System Administration (System and Users) course, and we'll also thrown in a copy of O'Reilly's “Running Linux 4th edition”.

      What is the course schedule? To Top

Section 01: Introduction
Section 02: Installing Linux
Section 03: Using the Linux System
Section 04: Getting Help
Section 05: vi and emacs
Section 06: Important Commands
Section 07: Standard I/O and Filter Commands
Section 08: Users and Privileges
Section 09: Files and the File System
Section 10: Process Management
Section 11: The X Window System
Section 12: LPIC1 Certification
Section 13: Exam LPI101 overview
Section 14: Exam LPI101 sample questions (and answers)

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