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Free Linux Foundation Training & Certification courses

The Linux Foundation's training arm publishes free introductory courses on Linux, Kubernetes, DevOps and other open source technologies, alongside paid courses and certifications such as LFCS and CKA. Free courses are self-paced with 90 days of access.

  • Vendor-neutral
  • Free badges on intro courses
  • Cloud native depth
  • Industry certifications

Linux Foundation Training & Certification

8 courses · 8 free certificates

Its free introductory courses include a digital badge; certification exams and advanced courses are paid.

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8 free courses

  • Linux Foundation Training & Certification

    Cybersecurity Essentials (LFC108)

    A one-hour free Linux Foundation primer on everyday cybersecurity: malware, breaches, mobile and social network safety.

    Free certificateCyber Security
    1 hrBeginner
  • Linux Foundation Training & Certification

    Getting Started with OpenTelemetry (LFS148)

    A free, lab-heavy Linux Foundation course on instrumenting applications with OpenTelemetry traces, metrics and logs.

    Free certificateCloud & DevOps
    9 hrsBeginner
  • Linux Foundation Training & Certification

    Introduction to Kubernetes (LFS158)

    A free Linux Foundation course explaining containers, orchestration and Kubernetes architecture, with hands-on Minikube practice.

    Free certificateCloud & DevOps
    18 hrsBeginner
  • Linux Foundation Training & Certification

    Introduction to Linux (LFS101)

    The Linux Foundation's long-running free course on using Linux from the desktop and command line, through to basic shell scripting.

    Free certificateCloud & DevOps
    60 hrsBeginner
  • Linux Foundation Training & Certification

    Developing Secure Software (LFD121)

    A free OpenSSF course on writing secure software: secure design, input validation, safe output, verification and threat modelling.

    Free certificateCyber Security
    18 hrsIntermediate

Best for: Learners heading into Linux administration, cloud native or DevOps roles.

Linux Foundation Training & Certification free courses: questions

Are Linux Foundation Training & Certification courses free?

The 8 Linux Foundation Training & Certification courses listed here can be studied for free. Its free introductory courses include a digital badge; certification exams and advanced courses are paid.

Does Linux Foundation Training & Certification give a free certificate?

8 of the Linux Foundation Training & Certification courses we list give a free certificate or badge. Each card says which.

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