LPI Linux Essentials (010-160) Complete Course

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 LPI Linux Essentials (010-160) Complete Course 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 7h 30m of on-demand video, that works out to roughly $1.60 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 walks you through understand the Linux and open source industry and knowledge of the most popular open source Applications, understand the major components of the Linux operating system, and gain the technical proficiency to work on the Linux command line — skills meant to be used, not just watched. It has already been taken by 53,003 students and holds a 4.7-star average from verified reviews, which suggests the content holds up once learners actually apply it.

Check the prerequisites before you commit: There are no prerequisites for this certification or course; A laptop or desktop to install Linux on during the course. Best suited to learners who already have footing in IT & Software. Plan for roughly 7h 30m of on-demand video at your own pace. Lessons are delivered in English.