The Linux Professional Institute has a partnership with Novell. Holders of LPIC certifications are eligible to receive the Novell Certified Linux Administrator (CLA) certification at no additional cost or exams. Once you hold LPIC-1, then follow the directions at LPI’s page on their Novell partnership page.
- Get LPIC-1. The best way in my opinion is to take the CompTIA Linux+ exams.
- Got to the Novell CLA registration form. You’ll need your LPI ID and other info from the LPI Candidate Area. Fill out the form.
- Once you hit submit, you will immediately get a welcome email. It takes a day or two to see the new certification at Novell.
That’s it! Pretty easy. So for the “3 in 1” Linux certifications (Linux+, LPIC-1, CLA) do them in this order: Linux+, then LPIC-1, then CLA.
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!
VERIFICATION CODE
i wrote my 117-102 today
but my certification satus is still none
were do i get the verification code
Good job on passing! I think it’ll take them a while, like a couple of weeks to process your test and issue your certs.
I followed these steps and got Linux+, LPIC-1, Novel CLA 11, DC Tech Spec, and SUSE 11 Tech Spec.
LPI has now partnered with SUSE thus the new addition.
@Josh Armentrout
@Josh Armentrout
will Novell award you with three certificates Novel CLA 11, DC Tech Spec, and SUSE 11 Tech Spec. for just claiming your LPI-1 cert?
do i need to take extra step to earn SUSE11 Tech Spec
Recently passed the LX0-102 (second part of the Linux+ certification to achieve my Linux+, LPIC-1 and CNLA designations. I don’t see the DC Tech Spec available any longer on the Novell site after I submitted my verification code from LPI.
No matter im happy with the 3 in 1 certification. It was a great journey and I learned alot of things studying for the Linux+ exams. The second exam was definitely tougher than the first so study hard my friends!
All the best!
I passed my comptia linux+ TODAY,, yeeyy i’m gonna apply for LPIC and Novel. THNX FOR THE INFORMATION !!!!
Hello ,
in this form https://practicum.novell.com/LPI2CLAForm.php , there is Code verficaition ? what’s it ?where i can found it ?
I have a question, I did Linux+ and LPIC-1 separately in 2007 (i think) I was granted the Novell CLA and not too long ago I got an email from them awarding Suse tech Specialist, but i’ve never received anything for Data Center Technical Specialist (DCTS), is there something extra I need to do?
Hi,
I am still waiting for my DCTS pdf 🙁 Also I am not sure how can I get SUSE 11 Tech Spec.
I passed the 2 CompTIA exams and got Linux+, LIPC-1 and Novel CLA 11.
Any comments?
Cheers!
I have passed some days ago the Novell CLA and this cert LPIC-1 seems to be interesting (more than CLA, probably) and more complete. Do you recommend me doing both exams? I imagine i can’t forward my scores from Novell to LPIC-1, am i correct? Also i have to pay for both exams and that sucks completely.
Hi, In my experience, the LPIC-1 is generally more recognized by employers than Novell CLA. If you are test ready, I’d probably do both. I think you are right, you probably can’t forward the scores. And yes, you’ll have to pay again (Ow.) Good luck!
Hi all,
Anyone recently got the DCTS pdf after Linux+/LPIC-1?
Cheers,
I took the Comptia Linux plus certification and passed it, I got the SUZE and Comptia pdf certificates but LPIC I cant seem to find the download link… Please help guys..
No bueno, they’ve discontinued the LPIC-1 to CLA, DCTS after August 30th, 2016. I just took the Linux+ and got my LPIC-1. Sigh.
https://www.lpi.org/our-certifications/lpic-1-overview
https://training.suse.com/lpic-1-and-cla-agreement/
https://practicum.novell.com/LPI2CLAForm.php
I have recently written and passed the CompTIA LX0-103 & 104 exams. I have also received a copy of my LPIC1 certificate.
I would like to apply for my Novell certificate but I can access the registration form on their website: https://practicum.novell.com/LPI2CLAForm.php
My LPI ID is : LPI000402041 …. Please help me or send me a link that works. Thanks in advance.