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LPI Certifications

The Linux Professional Institute (LPI) is committed to the development of a global standard in Linux and open source certification. We believe that such a certification program must meet the needs of both IT professionals and the companies that would employ them. To achieve this goal, we have established an open, rigorous and consultative development process that uses both voluntary and hired resources. Our development process is widely recognized and meets the stringent requirements of independent certification bodies.

Linux Professional Institute (LPI)

Essentials, Linux Professional and other certifications

Essentials

Foundations in Linux, open source, IT security and web development.

Open Source Essentials Open Source Essentials Linux Essentials Linux Essentials Security Essentials Security Essentials Web Development Essentials Web Development Essentials

LPIC – Linux Professional

LPIC-1, LPIC-2 and LPIC-3 are part of the same LPI program.

LPIC-1, LPIC-2 and LPIC-3 are part of the same LPI program. A valid certification at the previous level is required for certification at a higher LPIC level; the individual exams may be taken in any order.

Other LPI certifications

Independent certifications for other open-source technologies.

LPI Security Essentials LPI Security Essentials LPIC-3 305: Virtualization and Containerization LPIC-3 305: Virtualization and Containerization DevOps Tools Engineer DevOps Tools Engineer BSD Specialist BSD Specialist

Python Institute

Python programming: from entry-level PCEP through PCAP to professional-level PCPP1. These certifications are not a mandatory exam sequence.

Python programming

PCEP - Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer PCEP - Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer PCAP - Certified Associate Python Programmer PCAP - Certified Associate Python Programmer PCPP1 - Certified Professional Python Programmer Level 1 PCPP1 - Certified Professional Python Programmer Level 1

Linux Foundation / CNCF

Certifications from the Linux Foundation and CNCF: fundamentals, administration, application development and security. These programs are not a linear progression.

Kubernetes and cloud native

KCNA - Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate KCNA - Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate KCSA - Kubernetes and Cloud Native Security Associate KCSA - Kubernetes and Cloud Native Security Associate CKA - Certified Kubernetes Administrator CKA - Certified Kubernetes Administrator CKAD - Certified Kubernetes Application Developer CKAD - Certified Kubernetes Application Developer CKS - Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist CKS - Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist

LPI: Compare certifications

Compare the programs and open a detail page for exam topics and further information.

Essentials

Open Source Essentials

Open Source Essentials

Understand open-source licenses, collaboration and business models.

Exams
1 exam
Current exam
050-100
Validity
Lifetime
Prerequisites
No formal prerequisites
Official information (external)
Security Essentials

Security Essentials

Fundamentals of protecting data, devices and networks.

Exams
1 exam
Current exam
020-100
Validity
Lifetime
Prerequisites
No formal prerequisites
Official information (external)
Web Development Essentials

Web Development Essentials

Develop web applications with HTML, CSS and JavaScript.

Exams
1 exam
Current exam
030-100
Validity
Lifetime
Prerequisites
No formal prerequisites
Official information (external)

LPIC – Linux Professional

LPIC-2

LPIC-2

Manage Linux systems and networks in demanding environments.

Exams
2 exams
Validity
5 years
View details Objectives

LPIC-3 · Specializations

Four equivalent specializations. Each leads to its own LPIC-3 certification.

LPIC-3 300: Mixed Environment

LPIC-3 300: Mixed Environment

Integrate Linux and Windows in mixed enterprise environments.

Exams
1 exam
Validity
5 years
View details Objectives
LPIC-3 303: Security

LPIC-3 303: Security

Secure Linux systems and enterprise networks.

Exams
1 exam
Validity
5 years
View details Objectives
LPIC-3 306: High Availability and Storage Clusters

LPIC-3 306: High Availability and Storage Clusters

Operate highly available systems and storage clusters.

Exams
1 exam
Validity
5 years
View details Objectives

Other LPI certifications

DevOps Tools Engineer

DevOps Tools Engineer

Use tools for automation, deployment and monitoring.

Exams
1 exam
Validity
5 years
View details Objectives

Python Institute

Python programming: from entry-level PCEP through PCAP to professional-level PCPP1. These certifications are not a mandatory exam sequence.

Python programming

PCEP - Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer

PCEP - Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer

Python fundamentals: data types, control flow, functions and exceptions.

Exams
1 exam
Current exam
PCEP-30-02
Validity
5 years
Prerequisites
No formal prerequisites
Official information (external)
PCAP - Certified Associate Python Programmer

PCAP - Certified Associate Python Programmer

Develop object-oriented Python programs with modules, packages and file processing.

Exams
1 exam
Current exam
PCAP-31-03
Validity
5 years
Prerequisites
No formal prerequisites; PCEP recommended
Official information (external)
PCPP1 - Certified Professional Python Programmer Level 1

PCPP1 - Certified Professional Python Programmer Level 1

Advanced Python programming with OOP, GUIs, network communication and coding conventions.

Exams
1 exam
Current exam
PCPP-32-101
Validity
Lifetime
Prerequisites
No formal prerequisites; PCAP recommended
Official information (external)

PCPP1: The active PCPP-32-101 exam grants lifetime validity. PCPP-32-102 is in development with an announced validity of 5 years.

PCPP2 is officially still in development and is therefore not listed as an available certification. PCPP2: Official information (external)

Linux Foundation / CNCF

Certifications from the Linux Foundation and CNCF: fundamentals, administration, application development and security. These programs are not a linear progression.

Kubernetes and cloud native

KCNA - Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate

KCNA - Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate

Understand Kubernetes architecture, container orchestration and the cloud-native ecosystem.

Exams
1 exam
Validity
2 years
Prerequisites
No formal prerequisites
Official information (external)
KCSA - Kubernetes and Cloud Native Security Associate

KCSA - Kubernetes and Cloud Native Security Associate

Understand Kubernetes security fundamentals, threat models and compliance.

Exams
1 exam
Validity
2 years
Prerequisites
No formal prerequisites
Official information (external)
CKA - Certified Kubernetes Administrator

CKA - Certified Kubernetes Administrator

Install, administer and troubleshoot Kubernetes clusters in a hands-on exam.

Exams
1 exam
Validity
2 years
Prerequisites
No formal prerequisites
Official information (external)
CKAD - Certified Kubernetes Application Developer

CKAD - Certified Kubernetes Application Developer

Develop, deploy and monitor cloud-native applications for Kubernetes.

Exams
1 exam
Validity
2 years
Prerequisites
No formal prerequisites
Official information (external)
CKS - Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist

CKS - Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist

Secure Kubernetes platforms and container applications from build to runtime.

Exams
1 exam
Validity
2 years
Prerequisites
Passed the CKA exam; CKA does not have to be active
Official information (external)

Badges identify the certifications, not credentials held by OSC or an endorsement of OSC. The certification marks belong to their respective owners: Linux Professional Institute, OpenEDG / Python Institute and The Linux Foundation / CNCF.