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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Argo Project Associate (CAPA) | Certification | CAPA | foundation | cloud | https://training.linuxfoundation.org/certification/certified-argo-project-associate-capa/ |
| Certified Backstage Associate (CBA) | Certification | CBA | foundation | software | https://training.linuxfoundation.org/certification/certified-backstage-associate-cba/ |
| Certified GitOps Associate (CGOA) | Certification | CGOA | foundation | cloud | https://training.linuxfoundation.org/certification/certified-gitops-associate-cgoa/ |
| Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) | Certification | CKA | intermediate | cloud | https://training.linuxfoundation.org/certification/certified-kubernetes-administrator-cka/ |
| Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) | Certification | CKAD | intermediate | cloud | https://training.linuxfoundation.org/certification/certified-kubernetes-application-developer-ckad/ |
| Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) | Certification | CKS | advanced | cybersecurity | https://training.linuxfoundation.org/certification/certified-kubernetes-security-specialist/ |
| Cilium Certified Associate (CCA) | Certification | CCA | foundation | networking | https://training.linuxfoundation.org/certification/cilium-certified-associate-cca/ |
| Istio Certified Associate (ICA) | Certification | ICA | foundation | cloud | https://training.linuxfoundation.org/certification/istio-certified-associate-ica/ |
| Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA) | Certification | KCNA | foundation | cloud | https://training.linuxfoundation.org/certification/kubernetes-cloud-native-associate/ |
| Kubernetes and Cloud Native Security Associate (KCSA) | Certification | KCSA | foundation | cybersecurity | https://training.linuxfoundation.org/certification/kubernetes-and-cloud-native-security-associate-kcsa/ |
| Linux Foundation Certified IT Associate (LFCA) | Certification | LFCA | foundation | linux | https://training.linuxfoundation.org/certification/certified-it-associate/ |
| Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator | Certification | — | — | — | https://training.linuxfoundation.org/certification/linux-foundation-certified-sysadmin-lfcs/ |
| Prometheus Certified Associate (PCA) | Certification | PCA | intermediate | cloud | https://training.linuxfoundation.org/certification/prometheus-certified-associate/ |
| Red Hat Certified Cloud-native Developer | Certification | EX378 | specialist | cloud | https://www.redhat.com/en/services/certifications |
| Red Hat Certified Engineer in Ansible | Certification | EX294 | professional | linux | https://www.redhat.com/en/services/certifications |
| Red Hat Certified Enterprise Microservices Developer | Certification | EX183 | specialist | software | https://www.redhat.com/en/services/certifications |
| Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation Platform | Certification | EX467 | specialist | automation | https://www.redhat.com/en/services/certifications |
| Red Hat Certified Specialist in Containers | Certification | EX188 | specialist | cloud | https://www.redhat.com/en/services/certifications |
| Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Application Development | Certification | EX288 | specialist | cloud | https://www.redhat.com/en/services/certifications |
| Red Hat Certified Specialist in Security: Linux | Certification | EX415 | specialist | cybersecurity | https://www.redhat.com/en/services/certifications |
| Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) | Certification | EX200 | administrator | linux | https://www.redhat.com/en/services/certifications |
| Red Hat Certified System Administrator in OpenShift | Certification | EX280 | specialist | cloud | https://www.redhat.com/en/services/certifications |
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 Certified System Administrator |
| Systems Engineer | 15-1299 | $116,580 | +8.2% | 31.3K | Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator |
| DevOps Engineer | 15-1252 | $135,980 | +15.8% | 115.2K | Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator |
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.