Linux is a free, open source, Unix-based operating system originally created by Linus Torvalds with the assistance of developers around the world. Developed under the GNU General Public License, the source code for Linux is freely available to everyone. The benefits of this operating system are allowing it rapid growth in business as companies look to cut costs and experiment with new alternatives to proprietary software. The acceptance of Linux in a variety of businesses shows the power of this operating system.

Adoption of Linux is growing globally, and New Horizons is positioned to help you make the most of it. New Horizons Ireland provides students with Linux training that maps to the two leading vendor-neutral certifications for Linux - Linux+ and Linux Professional Institute (LPI) Certification. Today, organizations are looking for Linux professionals to help take advantage of the Linux operating system in their business.

To view the Linux courses offered at New Horizons, Linux course outlines, and a listing of learning centers offering each course, begin your search in the course catalog.

CompTIA has introduced the Linux+ certification to measure foundation-level Linux operating system proficiency as a reliable indicator of employee success for both professionals and employers.

Linux Professional Institute (LPI) is the leading non-profit certification body organized to create a respected program for Linux professionals and the companies that hire them. The program offers two tests per level of demonstrated expertise, and is available worldwide.

The Linux Professional Certification Path
Linux+: For candidates with less than six months experience with Linux. This measures foundation-level Linux operating system proficiency as a reliable indicator of employee success for both professionals and employers.

LPI Level 1 (Exams and Courses LPI 101 and LPI 102):For candidates with approximately two years experience as a Systems Administrator with Linux knowledge. It includes two exams and targets the equivalent of a newer Systems Administrator level expertise.

LPI Level 2 (Exams and Courses LPI 201 and 202):For candidates with approximately five years experience as a Systems Administrator. It consists of two exams and targets a more seasoned Systems Administrator level expertise.

SUSE Linux SUSE Linux introduces open source standards and common knowledge and skills needed in all Linux distributions. Attendees gain the essential skills required to log in to a multi-user Linux environment, navigate the SUSE LINUX file system and manipulate files, work within shells and execute shell script commands