Getting Started with Kubuntu Linux for the Desktop

Gain practical skills using a Framework laptop

This four-week course will help you enhance your capabilities with Kubuntu Linux.

Through hands-on exercises, you’ll learn how to create your own fully functional Kubuntu Linux environment, complete with customised desktop setups and handy command-line scripts.

By the end, you’ll have industry-relevant skills you can apply in real-world settings.

During week one, you’ll gain the foundational skills needed to begin navigating Linux environments. You’ll learn to create a bootable USB drive, setting the stage for building a powerful system tailored to your needs.

Master the basics of Kubuntu

On week two of the course, you’ll explore the essentials of Kubuntu to create a seamless Linux experience. You’ll delve into file management and learn to install software in Linux to efficiently organise and run your applications.

Through practical tasks, you’ll master the basics and have a solid foundation for more advanced skills.

Delve into productivity tools

Then, you’ll explore panel and widget customisations and configure virtual desktops to streamline your workflow.

With guidance of quick action tools like KRunner, you’ll learn to perform tasks efficiently and configure keyboard shortcuts to elevate your user experience.

Through this exploration, you’ll understand how to use these tools to boost your productivity.

Understand system management

Finally, you’ll delve into advanced terminal operations and system management to further streamline your daily tasks.

By the end, you will have the ability to install and configure a Kubuntu Linux system, allowing you to create a personal digital workspace tailored to your needs. With this knowledge, you’ll be able to optimise your productivity, troubleshoot and manage resources effortlessly, and prepare for real-world tech challenges.

This course is designed for anyone interested in enhancing their digital literacy and productivity.

It will be beneficial for IT professionals seeking to expand their Linux skills, students in computer science or related fields, and tech enthusiasts interested in exploring alternative operating systems.

This course is designed for anyone interested in enhancing their digital literacy and productivity.

It will be beneficial for IT professionals seeking to expand their Linux skills, students in computer science or related fields, and tech enthusiasts interested in exploring alternative operating systems.

• Apply system setup and instruction logically.
• Create file system navigation and management techniques.
• Create desktop environment customization
• Explore systems administration.