LPI Linux Essentials — LPI Linux Essentials
BeginnerActiveEstablished
- Issuer
- LPI
- Industry
- Cloud & Infrastructure
- Domain
- Linux & Virtualization
- Level
- Beginner
- Exam fee
- $120 — verified 2026-09-27
Prerequisites & eligibility
No formal prerequisites are published; anyone can register for the exam.
Renewal & maintenance
Does not expire (Lifetime validity (LPI)).
Recognition
LPI's long-standing entry-level Linux credential, widely used in schools and vocational programmes.
Related certifications
- CCP-V Citrix Certified Professional – Virtualization
- CompTIA CLNP CompTIA Linux Network Professional
- LPI BSD Specialist LPI BSD Specialist
- NCP-MCI Nutanix Certified Professional - Multicloud Infrastructure
- VCP-VCF Admin VMware Certified Professional – VMware Cloud Foundation Administrator
- VCP-VCF Architect VMware Certified Professional – VMware Cloud Foundation Architect