Interested in starting an IT career, but not sure that a 4-year degree is for you?

Courses & Certifications Combined for a Standout Career Credential

Whether you are looking to start – or switch to – an IT career, Linux Foundation Training & Certification IT Professional Programs were created just for you. Offering a mix of courses and certifications, along with support from a mentor, experts and practicing IT professionals, our IT Pro Programs offer everything you need to launch your new career.

By following a pre-programmed learning and certification path you emerge an expert in 6- to 12-months. We currently offer 4 IT Professional Programs in for high-demand IT skills:

• Cloud Engineer: Learn the most in-demand cloud skills while also earning your Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCA) and Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) certifications to prove your skills and knowledge.
• Cloud Native Developer: Become an expert cloud native developer by learning with Linux Foundation & Cloud Native Computer Foundation (CNCF), home of the leading cloud native technologies including Kubernetes, Prometheus and Helm. As part of the program you will earn your Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) certification, one of the most respected cloud native certifications.
• DevOps: Becoming a DevOps expert will expand your career options in multiple directions, including preparing you to pursue a career focused on DevSecOps, DevOps engineering, software development or IT operations. 
• Advanced Cloud Engineer: Take your career to the next level with the Linux Foundation and the Cloud Native Computer Foundation (CNCF) with new Kubernetes, container, systems monitoring and application management skills. Plus you’ll prove your expertise by earning your Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) certification.

IT Professional Programs Offer Career Building Advantages

1. Online forums with easy access to your mentor, experts and fellow students to help solve problems and expand your learning horizons.
2. Certificate and badge for successful completion of your program.
3. Certificate and badge for each course and certification you successfully complete.
4. Proves your expertise to prospective employers.
5. Command line level learning ensures you can easily work with any GUI.
6. Up to 12-months to learn, allowing you to set the learning pace that’s right for you.
7. Extensive hands-on labs and assignments.
8. Courses developed and taught by industry experts in the field currently working on open source projects at:
   1. Linux Foundation
   2. Cloud Native Computer Foundation (CNCF)
   3. Continuous Delivery Foundation

Get on the programmed path to a standout career –
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Why Learn & Certify with Linux Foundation Training & Certification?
Linux Foundation courses and verifiable certifications set the standards for the open source industry. Developed in cooperation with subject matter experts from industry and academia, our vendor-neutral courses and certification exams champion command line proficiency. And, by using real-world problem solving, our IT Professional Programs ensure you learn the skills, practical knowledge and critical thinking needed for career success.