Which is the Best Linux Certification?

Linux is considered to be the central OS for most IT infrastructures across the globe, so chances are your IT career would require you to leverage some Linux skills. If you are willing to step up your Linux game this year, then here are some of the top Linux certifications which you should be adding to your resume. Also, bear in mind that it isn’t going to be an easy task and hence, you should obtain the courses offered at the SPOTO Club. It will help you to ease up your study process.

1. CompTIA Linux+

This certification is considered to be the distribution-neutral, so the skills acquired during the preparation process could be applied to any specific Linux distributions like Red Hat or SUSE. It is also a good lifetime certification and never needs to be renewed. Another reason to start your Linux training with CompTIA Linux+ is that once you pass your Linux+ certification exams, you can also apply to earn your LPIC-1 (#3 on this list). Note, this only works by earning your Linux+ first you can’t earn your LPIC-1 and apply for the Linux+. For instructions on how to apply for the LPIC-1, visit the CompTIA website.

2. Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS)

The Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator is a performance-based certification for Linux System Administrators in which testing can take place on either CentOS 7, OpenSUSE 42 or Ubuntu 16 operating systems. This credential would be validating the KSAs needed to handle intermediate-level command-line tasks. The core competencies addressed include:

command-line

file system and storage

shell scripting

software management

local system administration

local security

The Linux Foundation is the certifying body of this credential and that brings its unique advantages to the mix, one of which is that they employ the Linux OG himself, Linus Torvalds. Additionally, they are the only certifying body that offers performance-based exams in every major Linux distribution.

3. Oracle Certified Associate (OCA), Oracle Linux 5 and 6 System Administrator

This certification is based on the Linux Operating System of Oracle. As such, its value is to those who would be currently working with the Oracle Linux OS or are pursuing work with an employer that requires knowledge of it. To earn this certification, professionals need to pass one exam that addresses both general Linux knowledge and Oracle-specific capabilities.

4. Red Hat Certified Systems Administrator (RHCSA)

Within the Linux certification world, most professionals seek distribution-neutral credentials since that knowledge can be applied to any Linux OS and can be carried into virtually any role and employers understand that. The one shining exception to this would be the Linux empire which would be built by Red Hat. 

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) is distro-specific, however, it is THE DISTRIBUTION of Linux that virtually everyone recognizes. Couple this with the fact that Red Hat exams are notorious for their difficulty; achieving any Red Hat certification is a major accomplishment that will garner you respect from your organization and any other place you apply.

RHCSA, while it is Red Hat’s foundation level certification, requires at least 3 years of system administration experience either within Linux or Windows. The exam is entirely performance-based and lasts for several hours; unfortunately, it has one of the industry’s highest failure rates on the first attempt but this does make it even more valuable to hold. The certification itself would be validating one’s ability to handle files, navigating the command-line, managing systems and more all within RHEL.

Hence, if you are willing to jump-start your career; you should go for the above certifications. Also, if you need to have more options and help regarding your IT Certifications, SPOTO would be the best place for you.

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