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Linux Foundation Certified IT Associate (LFCA)

The Linux Foundation Certified IT Associate (LFCA) exam demonstrates a user’s expertise and skills in fundamental information technology functions, especially in cloud computing. It is ideal for those getting started in an IT career as an administrator/engineer.

Not sure where to start? You may consider reviewing our suggested LFCA learning path.

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– Certification only – $250
– Certification + Companion Course (LFS200) – $299
– Certification + Subscription (unlimited access to e-learning + SkillCreds) – $495

Who Is It For
The LFCA is a pre-professional certification intended for those new to the industry or considering starting an IT career as an administrator or engineer. 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.
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About This Certification
A Certified IT Associate will confirm early proficiency and aptitude in the IT field. The exam is intended to integrate with other qualifications and provides a stepping stone to more advanced credentials.
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What It Demonstrates
LFCA will test candidates' 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.
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Domains & Competencies
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Linux Fundamentals20%
Linux Operating System
File Management Commands
System Commands
General Networking Commands

System Administration Fundamentals20%
System Administration Tasks
Networking
Troubleshooting
Cloud Computing Fundamentals20%
Cloud Computing Fundamentals
Performance / Availability
Serverless
Cloud Costs and Budgeting
Security Fundamentals16%
Security Basics
Data Security
Network Security
System Security:
DevOps Fundamentals16%
DevOps Basics
Containers
Deployment Environments
Git Concepts
Supporting Applications and Developers8%
Software Project Management
Software Application Architecture
Functional Analysis
Open-source Software and Licensing
Exam Details & Resources
This exam is an online, proctored, multiple-choice exam.
Prerequisites
There are no pre-requisites for this exam.
Reviews
Sep 2024
This one is quite quick to do, as it is multiple choice. Also, there are lots of different topics on various interesting aspects of linux, cloud and sysadmin.
Feb 2024
The LFCA exam takes me back to my early days as an information technology professional. I have been in the industry for over 7 years and still believe this exam was difficult to pass. This exam tested your in-depth knowledge of IT operations, including Linux, networking, security, Cloud, DevOps, and more. Thank you to the LFCA and PSI teams for organizing this examination.
Nov 2023
Questions have a wide range from theoretical to practical, from shallow to deep ones. All are expected at the exam level.
Oct 2023
The flow and structure of the questioning was clear.
Aug 2023
Overall, I really liked the exam. It really tested my knowledge on many aspects of the LFS200 course.
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Certification Valid for 2 Years
Includes 12 Month Exam Eligibility
One Retake
Multiple Choice Exam
Duration of Exam 90 minutes
Experience Level: Beginner
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