Linux pathway

Learn one of the world's most widely used operating systems

Did you know Linux powers 95% of the world's top 1 million websites and 80% of all smartphones?

From phones to cars, supercomputers to home appliances, home desktops to enterprise servers, the Linux operating system is everywhere.

Once you learn how to use it, you’ll quickly realise why it has become one of the biggest growth areas in today’s technology jobs market.

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What will this training prepare me for?

This pathway is tailored for those who have no prior knowledge or experience with Linux. You'll gain an understanding of Linux's power, as well as it's simplicity and learn relevant and practical skills for administering Linux systems.

The pathway will prepare you for entry-level roles such as Cloud Linux Engineer, Linux Engineer, C++ Engineer and Linux Administrator.

Included courses

Networking Fundamentals

Duration: 8-12 hrs
Prerequisites: NIL

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This course provides an overview of the introductory topics for basic networking and is designed to teach you how computer networks operate, from a small local area network through to the wider internet.

Delve into the purpose of networks and how we benefit from these technologies, understand network address structures of IPv4 and IPv6 and common hardware like switches, routers and cabling. Plus, learn other essential parts that make networks work including the OSI model, common network services, wireless networks and more.

Difficulty: Beginner

Assessments: Formative quizzes & final summative assessment

Linux Fundamentals

Duration: 20 hrs
Prerequisites: NIL

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WYWM’s Linux Fundamentals course is catered for those who have no prior knowledge or experience with Linux.

You don’t have to be a programmer, or even know how to write code. The concepts and skills you will learn throughout this course will give you an understanding of Linux’s power, as well as its simplicity.

Difficulty: Beginner

Assessments: Formative quizzes

Linux Systems Administrator

Duration: 40-60 hrs
Prerequisites: Linux Fundamentals

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Today, Linux systems are used throughout computing, from embedded systems to virtually all supercomputers, and they have secured a place in server installations such as the popular LAMP application stack.

If you’re wondering why you might want to learn how to operate and manage a Linux System, take a look at some of the jobs and careers which depend on having some working knowledge of a Linux system:

Systems Administrators: Cloud, Database (DBA), DevOps, IT/ Technical Support, Mobile Application Support, NOC Operator, Big Data, LAMP.

Systems Engineers: Cloud Architect, Microsoft Systems Administrator, Networking Engineer, Data Analyst, Cyber Security Analyst.

Difficulty: Intermediate

Assessments: Quizzes & assessments

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Linux pathway in action

This was a fairly in depth course with content that reinforces what you learned in previous courses and builds on that to create a well rounded foundation.

Jeremiah P

Linux Systems Administrator

Some of the steps seemed to be in an odd order, but otherwise I feel like I learned a lot and achieved the goal in the final assessment.

Lachlan J

Linux Systems Administrator

It was very interesting and informative. I found it amazing to run a server within a VM and be able to control everything remotely.

Daren K

Linux Systems Administrator