CompTIA Linux+ and LPI LPIC-1

I recently passed CompTIA’s Linux+.  One of the first questions on the examinations is something like “Do you want to forward your scores to LPI?”  Might as well say “Yes!”, since passing the 2 Linux+ exams automatically qualifies you for the Linux Professional Institute’s LPIC-1.

It’s easy, and almost automatic.

  1. Register as a candidate with LPI.  This is free.  You will get an LPI ID number.  Do this BEFORE you take the CompTIA Linux+ exams.
  2. Schedule your CompTIA exams.
  3. At the beginning of each exam, make sure you select “Forward my scores to LPI.”

That’s it!  It’s easy.  LPI is notified quickly- It took 2 days for CompTIA to award Linux+after I passed the exams and LPI sent me notice of LPIC-1 on the same day.

Once you get LPIC-1, tell Novell about it on their website, and you will get Novell Certified Linux Administrator (CLA)!

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2011
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27 comments

  1. Yes indeed, I got LPIC-1 (and Novell CLA and Novell DCTS) based on passing the Linux+. I blogged about each step along the way. They are separate posts, though, so I now see why it may be a bit confusing. Here’s a summary of the process:
    1. Register at LPI. Get a LPI number.
    2. Take the CompTIA Linux+ exams. At the beginning of each test, the test engine will ask if you want your scores forwarded to LPI. Say yes.
    3. Wait a few days for the scores to hit CompTIA. You’ll get a certificate in email.
    4. Wait a few days for the scores to hit LPI. You get a certificate in email.
    5. Once you are LPIC-1, forward the scores to Novell. Wait a few days. You’ll get both Novell CLA and Novell DCTS.
    6. Profit! (Had to say it, sorry.) :)

    So that’s four (!) certifications (Linux+, LPIC-1, CLA, DCTS) based on just passing Linux+! Good luck!

    • Neil Fuentes
    • July 30th, 2011

    Thanks for the info, though what I want to know is if you can do it the other way around, meaning going for the lpic 1 and being able to get linux+ certified as well. Is that also possible?

  3. Well, it appears to be a reciprocal agreement, so I don’t see why not. But I’d make sure with both CompTIA and LPI before betting my test dollars on it.

    • freemen
    • March 13th, 2012

    Hi, I have LPIC-1 but answer from comptia is

    Thank you for contacting CompTIA. Unfortunately, you cannot get a CompTIA Linux+ Powered by LPI certification by passing receiving your LPIC-1 certification. CompTIA does not accept other training or credentials towards earning our certifications. Candidates must sit and pass our exams to earn our certification.

  5. I think that is correct. The agreement doesn’t work both ways. Once you get Linux+, LPI will take that for LPIC-1. You have to take Linux+ first and then have that sent to LPI.

    In your case, you have LPIC-1, but to get Linux+, you have to take Linux+.

  6. I just followed your (Greg’s) example and took the Linux+ test from CompTIA. I passed both and received their certification followed by LPIC-1, and Novell CLA. I have yet to receive a second cert from Novell. Perhaps it was a “then” thing only. The rest is 100% accurate in my case and on this date.

    • Valerii
    • September 10th, 2012

    @greg.porter
    Hi Greg,

    Thanks for information.

    I got confirmation of certification by both LPI and Novell, but only Novell sent me a pdf certificate. Does LPI sends an pdf (printable certificate) too, or it’s only for checking online?

    I got confirmation from LPI after 3 days and in 2 days after LPI got from Novell.

  8. Hmm. It’s been a while, so I don’t exactly recall. I’m pretty sure they mailed me an actual printed certificate. Just now, I logged into LPI and I could see my status as certified, but I didn’t see a spot to download a certificate.

    • Valerii
    • September 11th, 2012

    @greg.porter
    Exactly,

    I can see my status as certified as well, but I don’t see an option to download a certificate neither.

    Anyway, I’ll wait a bit more and if nothing happened will email to LPI.

    thanks for fast reponse

    Val

    • yakub
    • October 8th, 2012

    Hi, i did my linux+ certification and completed before registaring with LPI for an ID? Can i still register and forward Linux+ acceptance to forward my details to LPI and i get my certifications?

    • Kerwin
    • October 8th, 2012

    From what I’ve read, the test is LPI’s test. (as stated by CompTIA..powered by). So seeing the post of the email from them stating you have to take their test blows. As it’s not their test.
    I have for years stayed clear of CompTIA certs believing them to be “sold” as great, but really lacking (ie the A+ cert..sorry guys but really, have you ever had to know IRQ’s for the mouse or keyboard, maybe prior to 1995).
    It’s no big surprise that companies believe the hipe.
    to quote Isaac S…
    ” The reason you would want to pick up your Linux+ while still having a LPIC-1, is that if you are in the government, DOD 8570.1 requires you to be Linux+ certified to be at IAT level 3. However, LPIC-1 is for IAT level 1, LPIC-2 is for IAT level 2, and LPIC-3 is for IAT level 3. Yet Linux+ covers all three levels.”

  12. Various people have written and said that they did them in a different order than I did them, and still got both, so I’d say “maybe”, go ahead and try!

    • Valerii
    • October 9th, 2012

    OK, here is an update on case.

    I got envelope from LPI with printed certificate, ID card and some other goodies, like getting a free copy of Linux magazine. I’m happy with that and want to say Great Thanks for Excellent Job to LPI.

  14. Hi Greg,
    last Friday I have passed the second CompTIA Linux exam (LX0-102) and now I’m fresh certificated with CompTIA, LPI, Novell CLA and Novell DCTS :-)

    Many thanks for your post with a very important and usefully suggestions! Great work!

    Massimo

    • Melvin
    • December 19th, 2012

    Hi Greg,

    How did you get the additional Novell DCTS Certificate?

    Does getting the Linux+ just equivalent to LPIC-1?

    Does the CLA is the same as CLA 11?

    Can i use the CLA certificate given by Novell as a pre-requisite for Linux Professional Institute Certification 11?

    Thank you.

    Regards,
    Melvin.

    • Eang
    • January 29th, 2013

    Hi Greg,

    I just get information about CompTIA and LPI. I was got Linux + since March 2008, How can i get LPIC Certification LPI-1? If I want to continue LPI-2?

    BR,
    Eang

  17. Hi Greg,

    Thank you for posting this info, it went all super, according to your detailed plan.

    The only (positive) difference is that, in the last step I have received from Novell yet another certification:

    SUSE 11 Technical Specialist

    Therefore, in the end is 5 in 1 !!!

    Cheers,

    Lian
    P.S. here are some thoughts about the exam itself: http://it-quirks.blogspot.com/2013/01/comptia-linux-certification-after-math.html

    • Jason
    • January 30th, 2013

    I just wanted to be the first to post in 2013! Seriously, I’m studying for Linux+ and I wonder how much of a value getting the CLA is. I don’t see it listed on any job boards as a cert to have.

  19. Wow, that’s awesome! Good job on passing and getting five-for one!

  20. I’d contact LPI and see if they will grant LPIC-1 based on your 2008 Linux+. Good luck!

  21. The only way I know it works for sure is the order I did it in. I’d contact the certification bodies to see if doing it in some other order will work.

  22. @Lian
    Hey! Great job! I’m glad this sequence still works.

  23. @Jason
    Hmm, I never see it listed either, I think employers are not aware of it, I’d say it is of little use except another thing to hang on your “I Love Me” wall.

    • Sam
    • February 20th, 2013

    Hi Greg,

    I’m starting to study for the LPIC-1 101 exam. I thought the LPIC was reciprocal with Linux+, but as I’ve found here, it’s not.

    Could you comment on the difference of the actual exams for LPIC-1 and Linux+? I assume the content is virtually the same. If I prepare using LPIC-1 materials, labs, and test exams, is that sufficient to cover a Linux+ exam? Is it just a matter of signing up with a test center for Linux+, rather than LPIC-1?

    Thanks!
    Sam

    • Parvin
    • March 29th, 2013

    Hi,
    i passed LX0-101 today. and i’m planning to pass the 2nd exam -LX0-102 next month.i registered at LPI before taking exam LX0-101.when i took exam today, before beginning exam there was a question “Do you want to forward your scores to LPI?” there’re 2 answer: i accept …..
    and i don’t accept…. i market 1st..but after beginning exam i didn’t receive a question as you wrote “At the beginning of each test, the test engine will ask if you want your scores forwarded to LPI. Say yes.”
    how can i learn will i get a certificat LPIC or not?
    should i wait until i’ll pass 2nd exam, and only after that i’ll get that certificat?

    • hargist
    • May 15th, 2013

    I took my LX0-101 last Aug (2012) and I received an email from LPI shortly thereafter.., I looked at it quickly and I thought that LPI assigned me a number. I was working in Afghanistan for a year at that time.
    Now fast-forward to present, I am back home but when I left, I was not able to copy my PST file thus I left my LPI email behind. :(

    I just took my LX0-102 and passed and I did check the YES block asking if CompTIA could forward /share my scores /info with LPI.
    Now I am wondering how I can go about getting the 3 in 1 offer

    • robin
    • June 3rd, 2013

    Hi,

    I finish my Comptia Linux+ on May end and received my pdf certificate, forwarded my results to LPI and it informed me that I am certified but will receive my certification kit in 4-6 weeks. Then forwarded my results to Novell and got emails that I am cerified.

    Is it normal that I will get the certificate from LPI after 4-6 weeks
    and will Novell give me certificates (colored pdf with their logo)?

    Request for assistance…

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