CompTIA Linux+
Online CompTIA Linux+ (Plus) Certification Course
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CompTIA Linux+
Issuing Authority
Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
Selecting the Right Training Option
Program Comparisons
MedCerts training programs are some of the most competitively price ways to start a new career.
| MedCerts | Community College | Online College | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Program & Tuition Cost | $4,000 average | Up to $20,000 | $3,000 average |
| Exam Fees, Books & Materials | Included | Up to $750 | Up to $750 |
| Job Ready In | 3–6 months | 24–48 months | 3–6 months |
| Schedule Flexibility | On-demand 24/7 | Set class schedule | On-demand 24/7 |
| Travel Requirements | None: 100% online | On-campus classrooms | None: 100% online |
| Student Support | Personal Advisors: text, call, and email access | Professors: scheduled office hours | Support inbox |
| Career Coaching | Exam-tailor + soft-skill training to build well-rounded careers | Exam-based + prerequisites and electives to meet credit hour requirements | Exam-specific only |
| Content Delivery | 3D animations, immersive environments, interactive activities, game-based learning | Professor lectures | Varies: typically videos and presentations |
This table is provided for reference only. Actual pricing may vary or change without notice. Pricing is based on an estimated full-cost tuition with fees for a Medical Assistant program or similar program before financial aid or other assistance. Data sampled from MedCerts, Oakland Community College, and Kaplan University.
CompTIA Linux+
Certification
Skills Gained
- Summarize the purpose and use of security best practices in a Linux environment
- Build and install software and manage software configurations.
- Configure and execute remote connectivity for system management
- Perform basic container operations and basic version control using Git
- Summarize common infrastructure as code technologies, container, cloud, and orchestration concepts.
- Analyze and troubleshoot network resource issues, CPU and memory issues, and user access and file permissions
CompTIA Linux+
Career Pathways
Attainable Jobs
Linux Administrator
$86,000 – $97,000
Estimated Salary1
IT Systems Administrator
$51,000 – $99,000
Estimated Salary1
Network Engineer
$54,000 – $113,000
Estimated Salary1
1All available job and salary information is from Burning Glass Labor Insights and is updated annually to reflect industry changes.
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