| Mandriva offers online Linux training |
Jul. 07, 2006
Mandriva has announced a set of online, tutored training classes aimed at satisfying the growing demand for Linux skills among both businesses and individuals. The company says the training classes are adaptable to a variety of learning speeds and knowledge levels.
Unlike other independent online eLearning schemes, one Mandriva tutor is responsible for overseeing each group of students, according to the company. This tutor manages the groups, helps the students, runs the courses according to demands, and answers students' questions.
The online courses (in asynchronous mode) last two weeks on average, according to Mandriva. The first two are:- System Administration -- LPI 101 -- Sessions are offered in French (overview via PDF) and in English (PDF) starting 7-19-06 and continuing through 8-2-06. Training conforms to the standard LPI program. The course explores the following topics: device configuration, personalization of an installation, GNU and Unix commands, file systems, and X-Windows. The course aims to enable you pass the exam 101 (first stage for the Linux Certification Level 1). Prerequisites: LNX70/MCU knowledge or equivalent. To attend and obtain a 50 percent discount from the $100 regular price, go here.
- Network Administration -- LPI 102 -- Sessions are offered in French (overview via PDF) and in English (PDF) from 8-23-06 and continuing through 9-6-06. This training is required to pass LPI certification Level 1. It covers basic system administration skills common across all Linux distributions. This course is intended for Linux administrators who need to deepen their knowledge about Linux and Linux system administration. Prerequisites: LPI101 or equilavent. To attend and obtain a 20 percent discount from the $123.75 regular price, go here.
The Mandriva courses are an excellent preparation for the LPI (Linux Professional Institute) certifications, a company spokesman said.
Related Stories:
(Click here for further information)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
