LPI · Professional Certification · Associate
LPIC-1: Linux Administrator
Crydd Score 68
Demand Stable
Career Value Strong
Recognition Strong
LPIC-1 at a glance
- Provider
- LPI
- Credential type
- Professional Certification
- Exam required
- Yes
- Category
- DevOps & Platform
- Level
- Associate
- Cost
- See official page (two exams)
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Time to earn
- 3–5 months
- Validity
- 5 years
- Format
- Two exams (101 and 102), 60 questions each, 90 minutes each
- Prerequisites
- None required; hands-on Linux experience assumed
What is LPIC-1?
The Linux Professional Institute's first professional certification — a vendor-neutral, globally-recognised administrator credential earned over two exams. Long-established, especially strong in Europe.
Skills it covers
- Linux administration
- Command line
- Package management
- Networking basics
Is LPIC-1 worth it? The Crydd Verdict
CS 68Choose it if
You want a globally-recognised, distribution-neutral Linux administration credential with a long track record.
Consider alternatives if
Your market leans toward CompTIA (US government) or Red Hat (enterprise) — pick the one your employers name.
Why we say so
A durable, respected credential; Linux administration demand is steady across infrastructure roles.
Market demand
LPI credentials are well recognised globally and particularly in Europe for Linux administration roles.
Where LPIC-1 takes you
- Systems Administrator
- DevOps Engineer
- IT Support Specialist
Career roadmaps show where this certification fits in each path. See the roadmaps.
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Careers LPIC-1 leads to
The professional paths this certification genuinely serves — browse every relevant credential for each.
A sensible order
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