Linux Certifications
Linux Training Academy
12 min read · Jun 17, 2026
This is a spreadsheet that summarizes the most popular Linux certifications. There are a lot of certifications, so here’s the perspective of Linux Training Academy Founder and Author, Jason Cannon: "I’m a fan of the distro-agnostic Linux Professional Institute LPIC-1 certification. However, if you know you’ll be primarily working with RedHat, the Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) certification is a great place to start." Being certified is just one step on one path along the way. And there are MANY paths that will take you where you want to go.
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