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Linux Essentials Certification

The LPI Linux Essentials certification validates foundational Linux knowledge — open source concepts, basic command line skills, and file system navigation. It is a starting credential for practitioners moving into Linux system administration, cloud…

LPI
Vendor
Linux Professional Institute
Level
Entry-level
Exam cost
$200 USD
Salary range
$65k – $100k

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The LPI Linux Essentials certification validates foundational Linux knowledge — open source concepts, basic command line skills, and file system navigation. It is a starting credential for practitioners moving into Linux system administration, cloud infrastructure, or DevOps roles.

What is on the LPI exam?

  • Linux Community and Open Source
  • Finding Your Way on a Linux System
  • The Power of the Command Line
  • The Linux Operating System
  • Security and File Permissions

What salary could I earn?

Position
Salary
Day Rate
Linux Support Engineer
$65k – $90k
$390 – $545/day
Junior Linux Administrator
$80k – $105k
$480 – $635/day
Linux Systems Engineer
$95k – $120k
$575 – $730/day

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