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Certified Open Source Developer for Enterprise (CODE)

Demand for experts who can drive open source innovation with a strategic enterprise perspective while adapting to evolving regulations is rising fast. Prove you have the knowledge & skills enterprises need with a CODE certification.

✔ Excellent for legacy system pros looking to show they have embraced open source
✔ Solid step to pivot toward tech-focused business leadership roles
✔ Smart certification for those looking to focus on cybersecurity roles

CODE was created with expert input from open source and OSPO experts from the Linux Foundation, OSI, the TODO Group, and FINOS communities.

You have three ways to purchase!

1. Certification exam only – $250
2. Certification exam + THRIVE-ONE Annual Subscription (includes unlimited access to all e-Learning courses, SkillCreds, and premium Microlearning content) – $495
3. Certification exam + Open Source Essentials for Developers (LFD221) course – $299

How will the CODE benefit me?
- Show you approach OS projects from a holistic, enterprise perspective
- Open multiple directions to grow and pivot your career
- Facilitate networking across teams, departments and the enterprise
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Should I have other certifications?
Proving you have technical expertise in IT infrastructure, cloud computing, DevOps & security are essential for any enterprise IT pro. This includes earning your LFCS, CKA, CKAD & CKS certifications.
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Domains & Competencies
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Fundamentals of Open Source Software Development24%
Issues & Pull Requests
Code Reviews
Principles of Open Source Software
Open Source Communities
Release Management and Semantic Versioning
Open Source Licensing and Usage Guidelines14%
Intellectual Property, Software Licensing, & Open Source Legalities
Open Source & Copyleft License Compliance
Risk Assessments
Export Control Regulations & Compliance
Contributor License Agreements (CLA) & Developer Certificate of Origins (DCO)
Consuming Open Source Software28%
Codebase Risk
Software Maintenance Plans
The Software Supply Chain
Code Dependencies
Open Source Software Approval Process
Software Bill of Materials (SBOM)
Contributing to Open Source22%
Contribution Strategy
Code and Documentation Best Practices
Copyright Ownership and Intellectual Property
Contribution Risks
Project Types: Business, Personal, and Open Source
Contribution Approval Processes
Open Source Management Operations12%
Contributing to Upstream Projects
Developer Support
Open Source Management Roles and Escalation Paths
A CODE understands how to integrate open source usage and consumption into their software development tasks, following company’s policies and as requested by their managers in an enterprise context. They also understand the role of teams within the organization in charge of open source management (OSPOs) and how to interact with them when dealing with open source issues.
Exam Details & Resources
This exam is an online, proctored, multiple-choice exam.
About the CODE certification
Once you pass the exam, be sure to add your new badge to your LinkedIn, LFX, GitHub & other profiles to help you better connect with the open source community and distinguish yourself as certified for prospective employers.

CODE was created with expert input from open source and OSPO experts from the Linux Foundation, OSI, the TODO Group, and FINOS communities.

Prerequisites
There are no pre-requisites for this exam.

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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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