\section{Linux Foundation Certifications}
\begin{frame}
   {LFCS and LFCE}

   \begin{figure}[H]
      \includegraphics[width=1.2in]{common/IMAGES/logo_lftcert_sysadmin} \hskip
      150pt
      \includegraphics[width=1.2in]{common/IMAGES/logo_lftcert_engineer}
   \end{figure}

   The \textbf{Linux Foundation} offers a two-level
   \textbf{Certification Program}:

   \begin{itemize}
      \item
      \textbf{LFCS} (\textbf{Linux} \textbf{F}oundation
      \textbf{C}ertified \textbf{S}ysadmin)
      \item
      \textbf{LFCE} (\textbf{L}inux \textbf{F}oundation
      \textbf{C}ertified \textbf{E}ngineer)
   \end{itemize}


   Full details about this program can be found at
   \url{https://training.linuxfoundation.org/certification}.

   This information includes a thorough description of the
   \textbf{Domains} and \textbf{Competencies} covered by each
   exam.
\end{frame}

\cprotect\note{

   Besides the \textbf{LFCS} and \textbf{LFCE}
   exams, the \textbf{Linux Foundation} is currently
   associated with other open source certification programs
   involving its collaborative projects, for which it has
   created (or is currently creating) the exams.  These
   include:

   \begin{itemize}

      \item
      \textbf{Certified Kubernetes Administrator}
      (\textbf{CKA})

      \item
      \textbf{Certified Kubernetes Application Developer}
      (\textbf{CKAD})

      \item
      \textbf{Certified Kubernetes Application Security Specialist}
      (\textbf{CKAS})

      \item
      \textbf{Linux Foundation Certified IT Associate}
      (\textbf{LFCA})

      \item
      \textbf{FinOps Certified Practitioner}
      (\textbf{FOCP})

      \item
      \textbf{Certified Hyperledger Fabric Administrator}
      (\textbf{CHFA})

      \item
      \textbf{Certified Hyperledger Sawtooth Administrator}
      (\textbf{CHSA})

      \item
      \textbf{OpenJS Node.js Services Developer}
      (\textbf{JSNSD})

      \item
      \textbf{OpenJS Node.js Application Developer}
      (\textbf{JSNAD})

      \item
      \textbf{Cloud Foundry Certified Developer}
      (\textbf{CFCD})

      \item
      \textbf{Certified ONAP Professional}
      (\textbf{COP})

   \end{itemize}

}

\begin{frame}
   {Certification/Training Firewall}
   \begin{itemize}
      \item
      The \textbf {Linux Foundation} has two separate training
      divisions:
      \begin{itemize}
         \item
         Certification
         \item
         Course Delivery
      \end{itemize}
      \item
      These are separated by a \textbf{firewall}:
      \begin{itemize}
         \item
         Enables third party organizations to develop and
         deliver \textbf{LF} certification preparation classes
         \item
         Prevents using \textbf{\textit{secret sauce}} in
         \textbf{LF} courses
         \item
         Prevents \textbf{\textit{teaching the test}} in
         \textbf{LF} courses
      \end{itemize}
      \item
      Instructors (including today) are guided entirely by
      publicly available information
   \end{itemize}
\end{frame}

\cprotect\note{

   The curriculum development and maintenance division of the
   \textbf{Linux Foundation} training department has no
   direct role in developing, administering, or grading
   certification exams.

   Enforcing this self-imposed \textbf{firewall} ensures that
   independent organizations and companies can develop third
   party training material, geared to helping test takers
   pass their certification exams.

   Furthermore, it ensures that there are no secret ``tips''
   (or secrets in general) that one needs to be familiar with
   to succeed.

   It also permits the \textbf{Linux Foundation} to develop a
   very robust set of courses that do far more than
   \textit{\textbf{teach the test}}, but rather equip
   attendees with a broad knowledge of many areas they may be
   required to master to have a successful career in
   \textbf{Linux} system administration.

}
\begin{frame}
   {Preparation Resources}
   \begin{itemize}
      \item
      Before doing anything else, download:

      \normalsize{
         \url{https://training.linuxfoundation.org/download-free-certification-prep-guide}}

      \item
      Sections on:
      \begin{itemize}
         \item
         Domains and Competencies
         \item
         Free Training Resources
         \item
         Paid Training Resources
         \item
         Taking the Exam
      \end{itemize}
      \item Also get the \textbf{Candidate Handbook} at:
   \end{itemize}

   \url{https://training.linuxfoundation.org/go/candidate_handbook}
   \begin{itemize}
      \item
      Also read exam-specific information at:
   \end{itemize}
   \url{https://training.linuxfoundation.org/certification/lfcs}

   \url{https://training.linuxfoundation.org/certification/lfce}

\end{frame}

\cprotect\note {

   We will discuss some (but not all!) of the issues in the
   documents quoted above, all of which can also be easily be
   found through links at the \textbf{Linux Foundation} web
   page at
   \url{https://training.linuxfoundation.org/certification}.

   Topics covered include:
   \begin{itemize}
      \item What material is covered in the exam
      \item Candidate Requirements, including identification,
      authentication, eligibility, accessibility,
      confidentiality requirements.
      \item Exam registration and fees, refund policy, etc.
      \item \textbf{Linux} distribution choices
      \item Checking your hardware and software environment for
      suitability for the exam
      \item How to start and complete the exam
      \item Exam Interface and format
      \item Exam results, scoring and re-scoring requests, and
      retake policy
      \item Certificate issuance, verification, expiration,
      renewal etc.
      \item Accessing tech support
   \end{itemize}
}

