\begin{itemize}

   \item

   The \textbf{Linux Foundation} offers several types of
   training:

   \begin{itemize}
      \item

      Physical Classroom (often On-Site)

      \item

      Online Virtual Classroom

      \item
      Individual Self-Paced E-learning over the Internet

      \item

      Events-Based

   \end{itemize}

   \item
   To get more information about specific courses offered by
   the \textbf{Linux Foundation}:

   \begin{itemize}
      \item
      \textbf{Linux Programming \& Development
         Training}:\newline
      \url{https://training.linuxfoundation.org/linux-courses/development-training}
      \item
      \textbf{Enterprise IT \& Linux System Administration
         Courses}:\newline
      \url{https://training.linuxfoundation.org/linux-courses/system-administration-training}
      \item
      \textbf{Open Source Compliance Courses}:\newline
      \url{https://training.linuxfoundation.org/linux-courses/open-source-compliance-courses}
   \end{itemize}
\end{itemize}

\section{Certification Programs and Digital Badging}
\subsection*{Certification Programs}
\begin{itemize}
   \item
   The \textbf{Linux Foundation} offers a two-level
   \textbf{Certification Program}:
   \begin{multicols}{2}
      \begin{center}
         \includegraphics[width=1.2in]{IMAGES/logo_lftcert_sysadmin}

         \textbf{LFCS} (\textbf{Linux} \textbf{F}oundation
         \textbf{C}ertified \textbf{S}ysadmin)

         \includegraphics[width=1.2in]{IMAGES/logo_lftcert_engineer}

         \textbf{LFCE} (\textbf{L}inux \textbf{F}oundation
         \textbf{C}ertified \textbf{E}ngineer)
      \end{center}
   \end{multicols}

   \item

   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.
   \item
   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:

   \small{
      \begin{multicols}{2}

         \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}
      \end{multicols}
   }
   \item
   For additional information, including technical
   requirements and other logistics, see\newline
   \url{https://training.linuxfoundation.org}.
\end{itemize}

\subsection*{Linux Foundation Digital Badges}

\begin{figure}[H]
   \includegraphics[width=0.525\textwidth]
   {common/IMAGES/CertBadges}
   \caption{Linux Foundation Digital Badges}
\end{figure}

\begin{itemize}
   \item
   Digital Badges communicate abilities and credentials
   \item
   Can be used in email signatures, digital resumes, social
   media sites (\textbf{LinkedIn}, \textbf{Facebook},
   \textbf{Twitter}, etc)
   \item
   Contain verified metadata describing qualifications and
   process that earned them.

   \item
   Available to students who successfully complete
   \textbf{Linux Foundation} courses and certifications

   \item
   Details at
   \url{https://training.linuxfoundation.org/badges/}

\end{itemize}

\textbf{How it Works}
\begin{enumerate}
   \item
   You will receive an email notifying you to claim your
   badge at our partner \textbf{Credly}’s \textbf{Acclaim}
   platform website.
   \item
   Click the link in that email.
   \item
   Create an account on the \textbf{Acclaim} platform site
   and confirm your email.
   \item
   Claim your badge.
   \item
   Start sharing.
\end{enumerate}
