PROFICIENCY CERTIFICATE COURSE IN LINUX

Course Duration and Cost

Total Duration: 8-12 weeks (3 months)
Weekly Commitment: 2 hours per day
Course Fee: 15,000 Kenya Shillings

Course Overview

This course focuses on providing participants with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in Linux operating system fundamentals. Participants will learn to navigate Linux environments, manage files and directories, configure user permissions, and utilize essential command-line tools. The course covers both desktop and server aspects of Linux, preparing individuals for roles requiring proficiency in Linux administration and usage.

Course Outline

Week 1: Introduction to Linux

History and evolution of Linux
Linux distributions and flavors
Understanding open-source software principles
Installing Linux (dual-boot, virtual machine)

Week 2: Linux File System

File system hierarchy (root directory, /bin, /etc)
Navigation commands (cd, ls, pwd, etc.)
File and directory management (mkdir, cp, mv, rm)
File permissions and ownership (chmod, chown)

Week 3: Linux Shell Scripting Basics

Introduction to shell scripting
Writing and executing shell scripts
Variables, operators, and control structures
Using loops and functions in scripts

Week 4: System Administration Tasks

Managing users and groups (useradd, usermod, groupadd)
Configuring network settings (ifconfig, ip, ping)
Monitoring system performance (top, ps, vmstat)
Managing software packages (apt, yum, dpkg)

Week 5: Process Management

Understanding processes and threads
Process monitoring and control (ps, kill, nice)
Background and foreground processes
Managing process priorities

Week 6: File System Administration

Disk management and partitioning (fdisk, mkfs)
Mounting and unmounting file systems (mount, umount)
File system maintenance and repair (fsck)
Using Logical Volume Manager (LVM)

Week 7: Network Configuration and Services

Configuring network interfaces (ifconfig, ip)
Managing network services (systemctl)
Setting up a basic firewall (iptables, ufw)
Troubleshooting network issues

Week 8: Security and Permissions

File system permissions and ACLs
Setting up sudo access and policies
Implementing basic security measures
Securing SSH access (ssh-keygen, ssh-copy-id)

Week 9: Shell Scripting Advanced Techniques

Advanced scripting techniques (functions, arrays)
Handling command-line arguments
Parsing files and data with scripts
Automation and scheduling tasks (cron, at)

Week 10: Web and Application Servers

Installing and configuring Apache HTTP server
Setting up virtual hosts and web directories
Introduction to PHP and CGI scripting
Hosting a basic website on Linux

Week 11: Database Management

Installing and configuring MySQL/MariaDB
Basic SQL commands and database administration
Backing up and restoring databases
Integrating databases with web applications

Week 12: Final Project Development

Planning and executing a Linux-based project
Applying all learned skills in a practical scenario
Presenting the final project
Graduation and certificate award ceremony

Certification

Upon successful completion, students will receive a proficiency certificate in Linux.