Unlike most professions, open source talent is scarce and in high demand.
Linux Essentials: Recommended for Linux Beginners
The open source job market is booming with employers offering above average salaries and perks to hire and retain those willing to learn Linux and get certified.
The 2022 Open Source Job Report states 78 percent of hiring managers are hiring the same or more open source professionals, and most hiring managers (72 percent) state that formal training and certification are a priority when evaluating potential job candidates.
Nearly half (44%) of IT Managers felt certifying their staff allowed projects to be completed faster.
- Skillsoft IT Skills & Salary Report 2024
60% of professionals felt the quality of their work improved after certifying their IT skills
- Skillsoft IT Skills & Salary Report 2024
94% of decision makers worldwide said certified team members provide added value above and beyond the cost of certification
-Pearson VUE Value of IT Certification Employer Report 2021
Professionals consider work-life balace (combined with remote work) the most important benefit of working in open source
- Open Source Professionals Job Survey Report 2024
LPIC-1 certification holders are estimated to earn $70,000 annually.
- NinjaOne Top IT Certifications for IT Professionals in 2024
93% of IT Professionals worldwide report being certified in at least one specialized field
- Skillsoft IT Skils & Salary
LPI certification proves you have the skills.
Verified credentials get you to the top of the resume pile and on recruiter hot lists. It’s the quickest way through the HR firewall.
LPI’s distribution neutral certification shows Linux versatility. Rather than being limited to one particular vendor technology, you will be able to work with multiple open source technologies – mirroring actual work environments. Certifying at the command line means you can work with any Linux distribution.
With detailed exam objectives, your exam prep time is better spent because you know what to study. Our multi-level track verifies you have the most comprehensive breadth and depth of Linux and open source knowledge. Our certifications are valid for 5-years, longer than most competitive certifications.
Hiring managers are looking for open source professionals
- 69% of hiring managers are more likely to hire someone with a certification (Open Source Jobs Report 2022)
- More than one third (38%) of organizations using open source software (OSS) are having challenges related to their team's OSS skills, experience, and proficiency. (Skillsoft IT Skills & Salary Report 2024)
- More than a third (38%) of organizations are planning to close skill gaps by hiring additional staff with the right skills or certifications (Skillsoft IT Skills & Salary Report 2024)
78% of hiring managers are hiring the same or more open source professionals, and most hiring managers (72%) state that formal training and certification are a priority when evaluating potential job candidates.
– Open Source Job Report 2022
Why professionals choose careers in open source
Open Source Jobs Report 2022
Linux runs everywhere at SpaceX
“SpaceX as a company strongly believes in making humans into multi-planetary species. A mars colony is the goal, but in order to get there you need rockets and spaceships” – Robert Rose, Lead for the avionics flight software team at SpaceX”