How to prepare for the LPI exam

Steps to prepare for Linux LPI certification

The Linux LPIC-1 101 and 102 certification exams require an in-depth knowledge of the basics of Linux.

Thus, they validate your skills and prove that you are an expert and more knowledgeable compared to non-certified associates.

How to prepare for the LPI exam: steps

Here are some tips that will help you pass the LPIC-1 exam

1. Create a study plan

One of the important steps to prepare for the certification exam is to understand where to focus your energies.

You must understand the objectives of the certification exam and find your strengths and weaknesses related to the skills, concepts, areas of knowledge, and technologies to be tested.

Create a study plan to prepare for the exam, covering all exam objectives.

Our preparatory course covers all these objectives and has a personalized study schedule, where you define how many hours and days a week you have to study and it creates your study plan.

2. Start preparation earlier

You should start preparing at least two months before the exam so that you don’t feel rushed.

Start slowly and then go up to full preparation mode. Review the exam objectives.

Once you have an idea of what the exam will cover, review the documents to cover the objectives.

3. Get started with the Linux + Study Guide

It’s essential that you read the Linux Certification book to understand the things that are needed to pass the certification exam.

This study book covers the objectives of the LX0-103 and LX0-104 certification exam.

4. Get ready with good courses

There are many things available online to prepare for this certification. Training videos are available online, as well as online practice tests.

If you want to have the Linux Certification Book, plus 75 hours of video lessons, 28 exercises to practice on virtual servers and 499 simulation questions to train, take our preparatory course for just 49.00.

“Never give up”

Giving up is the biggest weakness. If you want to succeed, try until you succeed. Follow all the tips mentioned above and make an appropriate study plan that will help you achieve full success.

If you still have doubts that Linux will boost your career, read our post on employability.

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Uirá Endy Ribeiro

Uirá Endy Ribeiro is a Software Developer and Cloud Computing Architect with a 23-year career. He has master's degrees in computer science and fifteen IT certifications and is the author of 11 books recognized in the IT world market. He is also Director at Universidade Salgado de Oliveira and Director of the Linux Professional Institute - LPI Director's Board.