NDG Linux Unhatched

Derbyshire County Council Library Service

Description

NDG Linux Unhatched

Welcome to Derbyshire Libraries

You can join Derbyshire Libraries and benefit from a range of services, including free wifi, internet access, eBooks, eMagazines, eAudiobooks and newspapers online.

In partnership with Cisco Networking Academy, Derbyshire Libraries are pleased to be able to give you the opportunity to develop your IT knowledge and skills by enrolling on free online courses. 

The self-paced Cisco Networking Academy courses introduce you to a range of different areas and enable you to start on your journey into a career in IT. You can access them from a library computer or from your own device at a time to suit you.

To enroll yourself on the course please enter your email address into the Enroll Now section on this page, and then complete your registration with the Cisco Networking Academy. These step by step instructions explain the registration process.

Course summary

The NDG Linux Unhatched exposes new learners to the basics of Linux software installation and configuration, and introduces the Linux command line in a short self-paced course. Aligned to the Linux exam objectives found on the CompTIA A+ certification, learners develop basic Linux knowledge and whet appetite to further build Linux expertise by continuing with either NDG Linux Essentials or NDS Linux I.

• Learn how Linux is everywhere, from wrist watches to rocket ships, along with the growing career opportunities requiring Linux skills.

• Learn the basics of the Linux Command Line Interface (CLI).

• Apply Linux virtual machine knowledge step-by-step with hands-on lab activities.

• Connect with the global Cisco Networking Academy community.