{"id":20743,"date":"2022-04-06T13:03:35","date_gmt":"2022-04-06T13:03:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/training.linuxfoundation.org\/?page_id=20743"},"modified":"2026-03-09T20:02:37","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T20:02:37","slug":"learning-paths","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/training.linuxfoundation.org\/learning-paths\/","title":{"rendered":"Learning Paths"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t
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GET CERTIFIED!<\/strong><\/h1>\n
Follow these curriculum paths for easy steps to prepare for and pass your certification exam.<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Linux Foundation Certified IT Associate (LFCA)<\/h2>

Obtain your LFCA<\/a> based on your skills in fundamental IT functions, including cloud computing.<\/p>\n<\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n View LFCA Path<\/a> \t <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Linux Foundation Certified System Admin (LFCS)<\/h2>

Validate your Linux system administration skills and experience and gain your LFCS<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n View LFCS Path<\/a> \t <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)<\/h2>

Demonstrate that you have the skills, knowledge, and competencies to be a Kubernetes administrator. Learn more about the CKA.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n View CKA Path<\/a> \t <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Certified Kubernetes App Developer (CKAD)<\/h2>

The CKAD<\/a> exam certifies that you can design, build and deploy cloud-native applications for Kubernetes.<\/p>\n<\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n View CKAD Path<\/a> \t <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS)<\/h2>

Prove that you have the knowledge to secure container-based applications and Kubernetes platforms. Learn more about CKS<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n View CKS Path<\/a> \t <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA)<\/h2>

Demonstrate that you have the foundational knowledge and skills in Kubernetes and cloud native ecosystems. Learn more about KCNA<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n View KCNA Path<\/a> \t <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Certified Open Source Developer for Enterprise (CODE)<\/h2>

Demonstrate that you can integrate open source into development tasks in line with company policies and collaborate with OSPOs to address open source issues with CODE<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n View CODE Path<\/a> \t <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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RISC-V Foundational Associate (RVFA)<\/h2>

Demonstrates your understanding of the fundamental, entry-level knowledge and skills needed for RISC-V hardware and software professionals by getting your RVFA<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n View RVFA Path<\/a> \t <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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FINOS Financial Services Certified Open Source Developer (FSOSD)<\/h2>

Demonstrate you understanding of how open source contribution should occur within the finance industry with the FINOS Financial Services Certified Open Source Developer (FSOSD)<\/a> exam.<\/p>\n<\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n View FSOSD Path<\/a> \t <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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