The Linux Foundation Certifications

The Linux Foundation certifications give you a way to differentiate yourself in a job market that's hungry for your skills. We've taken a new, innovative approach to open source certification that allows you to showcase your skills in a way that other peers will respect and employers will trust:

You can take your certification exam from any computer, anywhere, at any time:

• The certification exams are performance-based​

• The exams are distribution-flexible

• The exams are up-to-date, testing knowledge and skills that actually matter in today's IT environment.

Click on each card to learn about certifications offered by the Linux Foundation and its collaborative projects.

Linux Foundation Certified IT Associate (LFCA)

The Linux Foundation Certified IT Associate (LFCA) exam demonstrates a user’s expertise and skills in fundamental information technology functions, especially in cloud computing. It is ideal for those getting started in an IT career.

Linux Foundation Certified Sysadmin (LFCS)

The Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator exam is ideal for candidates looking to validate their Linux system administration skill set.

Linux Foundation Certified Engineer (LFCE)

The Linux Foundation Certified Engineer exam is designed for the Linux engineer looking to demonstrate a more advanced level of Linux administration and engineering skill.

Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)

The Certified Kubernetes Administrator program provides assurance that CKAs have the skills, knowledge, and competency to perform the responsibilities of Kubernetes administrators.

Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)

The Certified Kubernetes Application Developer exam certifies that users can design, build, configure, and expose cloud native applications for Kubernetes.

Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS)

The Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) program provides assurance that a CKS has the skills, knowledge, and competence on a broad range of best practices for securing container-based applications and Kubernetes platforms during build, deployment and runtime.

Certified Hyperledger Fabric Administrator (CHFA)

The Certified Hyperledger Fabric Administrator will be able to effectively build a secure Hyperledger Fabric network for commercial deployment, including the ability to install, configure, operate, manage, and troubleshoot the nodes on that network.

Certified Hyperledger Fabric Developer (CHFD)

The Certified Hyperledger Fabric Developer exam allows a candidate to demonstrate their competence to develop and maintain client applications and smart contracts.

Cloud Foundry Certified Developer (CFCD)

The Certified Cloud Foundry Developer exam is ideal for candidates who want to validate their skill set using the Cloud Foundry platform to deploy and manage applications.

OpenJS Node.js Services Developer (JSNSD)

The OpenJS Node.js Services Developer certification is for the Node.js developer with at least two years of experience creating RESTful servers and services with Node.js.

OpenJS Node.js Application Developer (JSNAD)

The OpenJS Node.js Application Developer certification is ideal for the Node.js developer with at least two years of experience working with Node.js.

FinOps Certified Practitioner (FOCP)

The FinOps certification is ideal for individuals who want to validate and showcase their cloud financial management and cost optimization skills regardless of the cloud platform they use.