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Technical courses (LFS101 and others)

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The Linux Foundation's free technical courses, each with a completion certificate, LFS101 included.

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Provider
Linux Foundation
What you get
a certificate
Weight on a CV
moderate weight
Time cost
~40 h
Validity
No cut-off date
Language
in English
Verified
7 August 2026

What this is

The free catalogue holds dozens of courses: Linux fundamentals, an introduction to Kubernetes, DevOps practices, the legal side of open source. Each ends in a completion certificate carrying the foundation's name.

The distinction to hold on to: these are courses, not CKA or CKAD. Those certifications are paid. The one free route to them is the LiFT scholarship, whose next window is April 2027 and which covers both the course and the exam.

Who it is for

Anyone who needs Linux and Kubernetes and is looking for the free step on the way to certification.

How to get it

  1. 1Open Linux Foundation and create a free account.
  2. 2Work through the material, ~40 h in total.
  3. 3Complete every module. There is no exam.
  4. 4Download the PDF and keep the verification link.

From Georgia

training.linuxfoundation.org is open and the free courses ask for no card.

What to watch for

What is free is the course, not the paid exam. If you want CKA, either wait for the LiFT window or budget for it.

Frequently asked questions

Is Technical courses (LFS101 and others) really free?

The credential itself costs nothing: what you receive is a certificate. Checked against Linux Foundation's own page on 7 August 2026.

How long does Technical courses (LFS101 and others) take?

Linux Foundation states roughly 40 hours. It is self-paced.

Can I take it from Georgia?

training.linuxfoundation.org is open and the free courses ask for no card.