Essentials of Linux System Administration (LFS201)

Offered by School of Engineering

Short Course / 60 hours / TGS-2023025463

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Course Information
Learning Outcomes
Course Schedule
Certification
Entry Requirements
Course Fees

Course Information

Learn the concepts and skills you need to be prepared for the Linux Foundation Certified Administrator (LFCS) exam

Learning Outcomes

This course will teach you the concepts and skills you need to be prepared for the Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator exam. You’ll learn how to administer, configure and upgrade Linux systems running one of the three major Linux distribution families (Red Hat, SUSE, Debian/Ubuntu). You’ll also learn all the tools and concepts you need to efficiently build and manage a production Linux infrastructure.

Course 
Schedule

Course Date:
Day 1: TBC
Day 2 & 3: TBC
Day 4 & 5: TBC
Application Period: TBC
Duration: 60 hours
Time: 9am – 6pm
Delivery Mode: Classroom & Asynchronous e-learning
Venue: Ngee Ann Polytechnic

This course may be conducted online subject to Covid-19 guidelines.

Ngee Ann Polytechnic reserves the right to reschedule / cancel any programme, modify the fees and amend information without prior notice.

Certification

In-class assessments.

A Certificate of Performance will be awarded to participants who achieve at least 75% attendance and pass all required assessment(s).


A Certificate of Participation will be awarded to participants who meet the 75% attendance requirement but did not pass all required assessment(s).

Entry Requirements

Basic knowledge of Linux, including installing Linux and using the command line is helpful but not required. Participants can access free online course for foundation topics

Course Fees

Funding period for this course is from 1 Jul 2023 to 30 Sep 2024.

SkillsFuture Credit
All Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use their $500 SkillsFuture Credit from the government to pay for a wide range of approved skills-related courses. Visit the SkillsFuture Credit website to choose from the courses available on the Training Exchange course directory.

Enhanced training support for SMEs
For enhanced training support for SMEs, enter SME in the promo code during course application.

Long Term Visit Pass Plus (LTVP+) holders, please furnish the following documents to the course administrator to qualify for SSG funding:
Self-sponsored learner (**LTVP+): Copy of your green visit pass card, with the word ‘PLUS’ on the back of the card.
Co-sponsored learner (##LTVP+): Copy of valid and current Letter of Consent (LOC) from MOM

GST Increment in 2024
Please note that the GST rate will be revised to 9% with effect from 1 Jan 2024, as such any payable course fees will be subjected to the new GST rate adjustments in 2024.

Note:

  • The fees below are determined based on prevailing funding policies and subject to review and revision.
  • Please refer to our FAQs for more information.

Ngee Ann Polytechnic reserves the right to reschedule/cancel any programme, modify the fees and amend information without prior notice.

Applicants / Eligibility Fees
Full course fee $1635.00
Singaporeans aged below 40 qualified for SkillsFuture Funding $490.50
Singaporeans aged 40 & above qualified for SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy $190.50
Singaporeans qualified for Enhanced Training Support for SMEs $190.50
Singapore Permanent Residents & **LTVP+ qualified for SkillsFuture Funding $490.50
Singapore Permanent Residents & ##LTVP+ qualified for Enhanced Training Support for SMEs $190.50
Others (and Repeat Students)$1635.00