Linux LPIC-1 Certification Training Course
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Description of the training: Linux LPIC-1 Certification Training Course
This intensive training actively prepares you to sit the LPI 101 and LPI 102 exams required to obtain the LPIC-1 “Junior Level Linux Professional” certification. Internationally recognised, this certification attests to your mastery of the fundamentals of Linux system administration, independently of the distribution used. The programme covers all the assessed domains: device management, system boot, package management, file systems, shell scripting, network configuration, security and essential services. Mock exams complete the preparation. You may also be interested in our Getting Started with Linux/Unix Training Course, our Linux Administration Training Course, our Advanced Linux Administration Training Course, our Expert-Level Linux Training Course, our Linux Security Training Course, our Linux Shell Scripting Automation Training Course and our Linux LPIC-2 Certification Training Course.
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The voucher for sitting the LPI 101 and LPI 102 exams is included in the training price. Prior hands-on Linux administration experience before this certification preparation is strongly recommended. This training includes plenty of hands-on exercises (around 60% practice) for better learning. Sessions are guaranteed from a single registrant (except in cases of force majeure). A preliminary discussion takes place between the participant and/or a company representative to fully take into account the participant’s profile (level, needs, professional context, challenges, etc.). Assessment: during the training, the trainer assesses participants’ progress through quizzes, role-play and practical exercises. Participants receive a certificate of completion at the end of the training. This training is part of our IT Infrastructure Training Courses catalogue.
Objectives of the training: Linux LPIC-1 Certification Training Course
By the end of this training, the participant will be able to:
- Master the knowledge required of any Linux system administrator
- Have reviewed all the domains assessed in the LPI 101 and LPI 102 exams
- Prepare effectively to sit the LPIC-1 certification
- Validate their knowledge through mock exams and practice quizzes
Prerequisites of the training: Linux LPIC-1 Certification Training Course
Significant experience in Linux systems administration. The following training courses or equivalents are recommended beforehand: basic Linux commands, shell scripting and level-1 Linux administration.
Target audience of the training: Linux LPIC-1 Certification Training Course
Systems and network administrators wanting to validate their Linux skills with a recognised certification, and IT professionals preparing for the LPIC-1 certification.
Detailed programme of the training: Linux LPIC-1 Certification Training Course
LPI 101 Exam Preparation: System and hardware
- Devices: types, diagnostic commands (lspci, lsusb), /proc, /sys, udev, drivers
- System boot: BIOS/UEFI, kernel parameters, systemd, boot logs
- Run levels, configuring the default boot device
- System shutdown and reboot, service management
LPI 101 Exam Preparation: Packages and file systems
- Disk partitioning and the GRUB 2 bootloader
- Shared libraries and package managers (dpkg, apt, rpm, yum)
- Creating and maintaining file systems (ext2/3/4)
- Mounting, unmounting, integrity checking and quotas
- Mock exam in quiz form
LPI 102 Exam Preparation: Shell, SQL and graphical interfaces
- Environment variables and shell configuration files
- Control structures, command substitution, shebang
- SQL basics: SELECT, WHERE, JOIN, INSERT, DELETE, UPDATE
- X11 graphical interfaces, desktop managers and accessibility
LPI 102 Exam Preparation: Networking, security and services
- Managing users, groups and task scheduling (cron, at, anacron)
- Localisation, time zone, system time and NTP
- System logs (syslog, logrotate), email (MTA) and printing (CUPS)
- TCP/IP network configuration, security: sudo, SSH, GPG, nmap
- Mock exam in quiz form
FAQ
What is the LPIC-1 certification?
LPIC-1 (Linux Professional Institute Certification level 1) is the internationally recognised entry-level certification that validates Linux administration skills. At MFE-IT it is delivered in a small group and tailored to your context.
Why take the LPIC-1 certification?
LPIC-1 is distribution-neutral (unlike Red Hat or SUSE certifications) and recognised by IT services companies, hosting providers and software vendors alike.
What are the prerequisites for the LPIC-1 training?
No formal prerequisites, but familiarity with the IT environment and initial exposure to a Unix/Linux system are a plus.
Does the course cover shell scripting and package management (apt, rpm)?
Yes. The programme covers shell scripting (variables, control structures, shebang), Debian (dpkg/apt) and Red Hat (rpm/yum) package management, file systems (ext2/3/4), boot (GRUB 2, systemd), TCP/IP network configuration and basic security (sudo, SSH, GPG) — all the domains of the LPI 101 and 102 exams.
What is the difference between LPIC-1 and Red Hat’s RHCSA?
LPIC-1 (LPI) is distribution-neutral: it validates Linux administration fundamentals on Debian/Ubuntu as well as Red Hat/CentOS. RHCSA is specific to Red Hat Enterprise Linux and more hands-on within that ecosystem. LPIC-1 is therefore ideal for cross-distribution Linux skills.
How long does it take to prepare for the LPIC-1?
The MFE-IT training lasts 5 days (35 hours), fully tailored, with the 101 and 102 exams included. This intensive format covers all the objectives.