Linux Foundation Training: what they train and what they publish about price
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Unusually transparent: publishes exam-only vs course+exam bundle prices (e.g., LFCS bundle $625, CKA exam-only $445). Bundles pair a cert exam with an annual subscription or a specific course.
At a glance
- Status / ownership: Independent non-profit (The Linux Foundation)
- Delivery: On-demand (self-paced), Self-paced subscription
- Trains toward: Linux, Kubernetes, cloud native, open source
- Pricing transparency: High — publishes certification exam + course bundle prices openly
- Official site: https://training.linuxfoundation.org
Published training prices
Figures below are published by the provider or on an official GSA schedule, captured on the date shown. They are not quotes.
| Offering | Delivery | Published price | Exam | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CKA exam + LFS258 course bundle | On-demand (self-paced) | $645 one-time | exam included | 2026-06-14 | link |
| CKA exam + THRIVE-ONE annual subscription bundle | Self-paced subscription | $625 one-time | exam included | 2026-06-14 | link |
| LFCS exam + LFS207 course bundle | On-demand (self-paced) | $645 one-time | exam included | 2026-06-14 | link |
| LFCS exam + THRIVE-ONE annual subscription bundle | Self-paced subscription | $625 one-time | exam included | 2026-06-14 | link |
Certification exam fees (separate from training)
These are exam/certification fees, billed separately from any course. A course is not a certification; passing the exam is what earns the credential.
| Exam / fee | Published price | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) exam only | $445 per attempt | 2026-06-14 | link |
What isn't published
Everything we list for this provider is first-party or GSA-cited.
Sources
- Linux Foundation — Linux Foundation Training Pricing: https://training.linuxfoundation.org/
Citation Ledger
| ID | Supports | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIT-01 | CKA exam + LFS258 course bundle price $645 one-time (as of 2026-06-14) | Provider-published | link |
| CIT-02 | CKA exam + THRIVE-ONE annual subscription bundle price $625 one-time (as of 2026-06-14) | Provider-published | link |
| CIT-03 | LFCS exam + LFS207 course bundle price $645 one-time (as of 2026-06-14) | Provider-published | link |
| CIT-04 | LFCS exam + THRIVE-ONE annual subscription bundle price $625 one-time (as of 2026-06-14) | Provider-published | link |
| CIT-05 | Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) exam only price $445 per attempt (as of 2026-06-14) | Provider-published | link |