Businesses worldwide are embracing DevOps practices to streamline daily tasks in system administration and software development. This trend has led to a growing demand for IT professionals skilled in applying DevOps principles to accelerate delivery and enhance software quality. To address this need, LPI introduces the Linux Professional Institute DevOps Tools Engineer certification. This certification validates proficiency in utilizing collaboration-enhancing tools across system administration and software development workflows. Through an extensive review of the DevOps tools landscape, LPI has identified the key skills required for effective DevOps implementation. The certification exam focuses on practical expertise, emphasizing proficiency in the most prominent DevOps tools. By bridging the gap between development and operations, this certification caters to IT professionals across various domains working in the dynamic field of DevOps.

The LPIC-3 certification is the culmination of LPI’s multi-level professional certification program. LPIC-3 is designed for the enterprise-level Linux professional and represents the highest level of professional, distribution-neutral Linux certification within the industry. Three separate LPIC-3 specialty certifications are available. Passing any one of the three exams will grant the LPIC-3 certification for that specialty. The LPIC-3 304: Virtualization and High Availability certification covers the administration of Linux systems enterprise-wide with an emphasis on Virtualization & High Availability.

The LPIC-3 certification is the culmination of LPI’s multi-level professional certification program. LPIC-3 is designed for the enterprise-level Linux professional and represents the highest level of professional, distribution-neutral Linux certification within the industry. Three separate LPIC-3 specialty certifications are available. Passing any one of the three exams will grant the LPIC-3 certification for that specialty. The LPIC-3 303: Security certification covers the administration of Linux systems enterprise-wide with an emphasis on security.

The LPIC-3 certification is the culmination of LPI’s multi-level professional certification program. LPIC-3 is designed for the enterprise-level Linux professional and represents the highest level of professional, distribution-neutral Linux certification within the industry. Three separate LPIC-3 specialty certifications are available. Passing any one of the three exams will grant the LPIC-3 certification for that specialty. The LPIC-3 300: Mixed Environment certification covers the administration of Linux systems enterprise-wide in a mixed environment.

LPIC­2 is the second certification in LPI’s multi­level professional certification program. The LPIC­2 will validate your ability to administer small to medium–sized mixed networks. You must have an active LPIC­1 certification to receive LPIC­2 certification, but the LPIC­1 and LPIC­2 exams may be taken in any order.

LPIC­1 is the first certification in LPI’s multi level Linux Professional certification program. The LPIC­1 will validate your ability to perform maintenance tasks with the command line, install & configure a computer running Linux and be able to configure basic networking.

Linux adoption continues to rise world­wide as individual users, government entities and industries ranging from automotive to space exploration embrace open source technologies. This expansion of open source in enterprise is redefining traditional Information and Communication Technology (ICT) job roles to require more Linux skills. Whether you’re starting your career in Open Source, or looking for advancement, independently verifying your skill set can help you stand out to hiring managers or your management team. The Linux Essentials Professional Development Certificate (PDC) is a great way to show employers that you have the foundational skills required for your next job or promotion.