Red Hat / Linux Foundation Certifications
Red Hat / Linux Foundation Certifications
The table below lists all tracked credentials from this vendor. The Type column separates proctored certifications from course-based professional certificates (e.g. Coursera/Career Certificates), which are not the same thing. Sort by Level/Track to compare entry, intermediate, and advanced options.
| Credential | Type | Exam Code | Level | Track | Official Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux Foundation LFCS | Certification | — | — | — | https://training.linuxfoundation.org/certification/linux-foundation-certified-sysadmin-lfcs/ |
| Red Hat RHCSA | Certification | — | — | — | https://www.redhat.com/en/services/certification/rhcsa |
How These Map to Roles
Occupation-level BLS context only — not a certification outcome. Salary figures below reflect BLS OEWS national median wages for the mapped occupation (SOC code). These are workforce-level statistics, not certification-specific earnings. Individual outcomes vary by employer, geography, experience, and market conditions.
| Occupation | SOC Code | BLS Median Annual Wage | BLS 10-Yr Outlook | Est. Annual Openings | Example Cert Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Systems Administrator | 15-1244 | $99,130 | -4.2% | 14.3K | Linux Foundation LFCS |
| Cloud Engineer | 15-1299 | $116,580 | +8.2% | 31.3K | Linux Foundation LFCS |
BLS sources: OEWS wage data and Employment Projections. Occupation mapping via O\*NET.
Credential Types
This hub covers two vendors. Red Hat certifications (RHCSA, RHCE) are performance-based proctored exams administered by Red Hat. Linux Foundation certifications (LFCA, LFCS, CKA, CKAD, CKS, KCNA, KCSA) are also performance-based proctored exams administered by the Linux Foundation. Neither vendor's certifications should be confused with associated training courses or learning programs.
Sources
- Official vendor certification catalog: https://www.redhat.com/en/services/certifications
- BLS OEWS (wage data): https://www.bls.gov/oes/special-requests/oesm25nat.zip
- BLS Employment Projections: https://www.bls.gov/emp/ind-occ-matrix/occupation.xlsx
- O*NET occupational data: https://www.onetcenter.org/database.html
Citation Ledger
| ID | Supports | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIT-01 | Vendor credential catalog | Official vendor page | Red Hat / Linux Foundation Certifications |
| CIT-02 | Cert fact: Linux Foundation LFCS | Official cert page | Linux Foundation LFCS |
| CIT-03 | Cert fact: Red Hat RHCSA | Official cert page | Red Hat RHCSA |
| CIT-04 | Occupation wage (Junior Systems Administrator, SOC 15-1244) | Government labor data | BLS OEWS wage source |
| CIT-05 | Occupation outlook (Junior Systems Administrator, SOC 15-1244) | Government labor data | BLS Employment Projections |
| CIT-06 | Occupation wage (Cloud Engineer, SOC 15-1299) | Government labor data | BLS OEWS wage source |
| CIT-07 | Occupation outlook (Cloud Engineer, SOC 15-1299) | Government labor data | BLS Employment Projections |