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Introduction to Linux is a course about how the Linux operating system works, where it came from, and how people use it on computers, servers, and virtual machines. It covers both the ideas behind Linux, such as its history and open-source community, and the practical tasks involved in using it, like working with files, managing software, and using the command line.
This self-paced course uses video lessons, quizzes, assignments, and a final exam, with grading split as 25% Attendance, 25% Quizzes, 25% Assignments, and 25% Final Exam. After you complete it, the transcript can be evaluated by Nexford University, where it is recognized as a Technology Elective that counts toward elective requirements and total credit hours.
The Linux skills in this course can be useful in settings that matter to Nexford students, including programs such as the Associate of Applied Science and the Bachelor of Business Administration, where elective credit can support degree progress. Understanding the command line, user permissions, and basic system setup can also make it easier to work around technology in jobs that rely on digital tools and managed systems.
After you finish the course, your transcript is reviewed through Nexford University’s transfer process, including its free, no-obligation transfer credit evaluation. Nexford’s registrar applies the course as a Technology Elective, so the credit can count toward elective requirements and total credit hours in an eligible degree plan. That matters because it can help move you closer to completion in programs such as the Associate of Applied Science or Bachelor of Business Administration. Even so, Nexford’s transfer ceiling remains 90 credits, which is up to 75% of an undergraduate program.
This course is a practical option for students who want to use a transferable elective to move forward at Nexford, especially if they are finishing a degree, changing fields, or trying to keep costs predictable while staying within Nexford’s transfer limit of up to 90 credits or 75% of an undergraduate program. It fits students who want an elective that can apply to a Nexford degree plan without needing a major-specific Linux background. It is not a strong fit for someone looking for a course that transfers as a major requirement rather than as a Technology Elective.
Nexford University is DEAC-accredited and offers a free, no-obligation transfer credit evaluation. Its flexible policy lets you transfer up to 75% of an undergraduate program toward your degree.
Transfer credits are never guaranteed. Final credit awards are determined solely by the receiving university's registrar.
Enroll for $250 (or use a UPI Study subscription), finish in 28–30 days, and transfer 3 credits to Nexford University.