LPI Linux Essentials (010-160)
Go from zero to Linux power user. Pass the exam to prove it.
Pass the LPI Linux Essentials Exam on Your First Attempt
Linux Essentials is a 40-question multiple choice exam. Sounds simple until you realize it covers distributions, licensing, command line, scripting, processes, networking, users, and permissions — all in 60 minutes. Most students spend weeks bouncing between free YouTube videos, Cisco NDG labs, and Udemy practice tests. Four tabs, four different tools, no idea if they are actually ready. This course replaces all of that. Every lesson has a live terminal. Every concept is tied to an exam objective with the correct weight. Practice exams show you exactly which domains are weak.
Unit 3.3 (Scripting) is the single most tested topic on the exam — weight 4 out of 40. This course treats it accordingly. You will write real scripts, not read about them. By the time you take the exam, chmod +x and $? will be muscle memory.
What you'll actually learn
- Linux FundamentalsUnderstand the history, distributions, licensing, and the open source ecosystem from the ground up.
- Command Line MasteryNavigate the filesystem, use the help system, manage files, and build confidence at the terminal.
- Text Processing & ScriptingChain commands with pipes, redirect I/O, search with grep and regex, and write bash scripts that automate real tasks.
- System Administration BasicsManage processes, inspect hardware, install packages on Debian and Red Hat, and configure basic networking.
- Security & PermissionsCreate users and groups, set file permissions with chmod and chown, understand root vs regular users, and work with links.
- Exam ReadinessPractice with 200+ questions weighted by exam domain. Full mock exams mirror the real 40-question, 60-minute format.
Who should take this course
- ✓ Live terminal every lesson
- ✓ 200+ practice questions
- ✓ 3 full mock exams
- ✓ Exam analytics by domain
- ✓ All 5 exam domains covered
- ✓ 500 students max
- ✓ Cancel anytime
What students say
"I needed to pass Linux Essentials for D281. This course had everything in one place — lessons, terminal, practice exams. Passed with a 680 on my first try."
"I was bouncing between YouTube, Cisco NDG, and Jason Dion practice tests. This replaced all of them. The exam analytics told me exactly where I was weak."
"The scripting unit alone was worth the subscription. Weight 4 on the exam and the course treats it like weight 4. I felt ready before I booked the exam."
Course Curriculum
| Unit | Lesson | What You'll Learn |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Linux Evolution and Popular Operating Systems | Explain the history of Linux, identify major distributions and their families, and distinguish between desktop, server, embedded, and cloud deployments |
| 2 | Major Open Source Applications | Identify major open source desktop, server, and development applications, and understand package management tools and repositories |
| 3 | Open Source Software and Licensing | Explain the philosophy of free and open source software, distinguish between copyleft and permissive licenses, and identify Creative Commons licensing |
| 4 | ICT Skills and Working in Linux | Identify the role of Linux in different environments, explain basic security and encryption concepts, and identify career paths for Linux professionals |
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn Linux by Typing Real Commands
No videos. No simulators. Every lesson has a live Ubuntu terminal. Type the commands, see the output, build the muscle memory the exam tests.