CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-006) Complete Course & Exam

Our verdict: worth it — as long as the IT & Software skills on the syllabus match what you actually want to learn. The regular price for CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-006) Complete Course & Exam on Udemy is $159.99. With the coupon code on this page, that falls to $11.99 — a saving of $148.00, or 93% off the standard rate Spread across 34h 30m of on-demand video, that works out to roughly $0.35 per hour of content — cheaper than a single chapter of most printed IT & Software textbooks.

A cheap price means nothing if the material is thin — here the syllabus is organized around usable outcomes. Jason Dion and Jeremiah Minner walk you through prepare for and pass the CompTIA Linux+ XK0-006 certification exam, configure and maintain users, groups, permissions, services, and packages, and harden Linux hosts with SELinux/AppArmor, firewalls, and patch management — skills meant to be used, not just watched. It has already been taken by 40,765 students and holds a 4.6-star average from verified reviews, which suggests the content holds up once learners actually apply it.

Check the prerequisites before you commit: Fundamental knowledge of computer hardware and networking; (Helpful, but not required) Completion of the CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+ certifications. Best suited to learners who already have footing in IT & Software. Plan for roughly 34h 30m of on-demand video at your own pace. Lessons are delivered in English.