The Linux Foundation, the nonprofit organization
enabling mass innovation through open source, today announced the Linux Foundation Certified
IT Administrator (LFCA) exam, previously announced to be in development, is
now available for registration. Enrollees will be able to sit for the exam
beginning January 15, 2021.
LFCA
is a certification exam consisting of 60 multiple-choice questions that
provides assurance that a certificant possesses knowledge of fundamental IT
concepts including operating systems, software application installation and
management, hardware installation, use of the command line and basic
programming, basic networking functions, security best practices, and other
related topics to validate their capability and preparedness for an entry-level
IT position in the age of cloud computing. The exam is taken remotely with a
live proctor monitoring via webcam and screen sharing.
The
certification exam tests specific domains and competencies including:
- Linux Fundamentals (20%)
- System Administration Fundamentals (20%)
- Cloud Computing Fundamentals (20%)
- Security Fundamentals (16%)
- DevOps Fundamentals (16%)
- Supporting Applications and Developers (8%)
The
LFCA is a pre-professional certification intended for those new to the industry
or considering starting an IT career. This certification is ideal for users
interested in advancing to the professional level through a demonstrated
understanding of critical concepts for modern IT systems including cloud
computing. The 2020 Open Source Jobs Report found 93% of hiring managers are
having difficulty filling open source roles, and this certification aims to
help close that talent gap.
"Countless
individuals around the world would love to move into an IT career, but they do
not know where to start," said Clyde Seepersad, SVP and general manager of
training & certification at The Linux Foundation. "This certification will
provide an onramp to this type of career that is attainable by those without
existing experience. Our hope is certificants will then progress to more
specific and complex technology topics, enabling them to advance their careers
on a continual basis."
The
exam was built virtually through Certiverse, a new online testing
marketplace that leverages proprietary technology, artificial intelligence and
industry-leading psychometric standards to create greater value for
test-takers. By enabling asynchronous contributions and unique revenue-sharing
compensation, subject matter experts were readily engaged and test development
time and costs were significantly reduced.
The
LFCA exam is available for enrollment now, with the ability to schedule an exam
becoming available on January 15, 2021. Through December 8, 2020, the exam is
discounted 40% with code CYBERSALE40 during The Linux Foundation's Cyber Monday sale. More information about the
exam and topics covered in it is available here.