Linux certified engineer

[jamel]

Hi

I'm interested to Linux (or other) certified engineering because they are

many as I know they are 3:

1- RedHat Certified Engineer RHCE

2-Novell Certified Engineer

3-Linux Certified Engineer

but I know the value of them or all that I know that their course are too

expensive (2500 $) ,maybe I don't need these courses ( the self studying can

solve the problem), but what can I do with a * certified engineering I mean

can I get a job with it ?

[jamel]

Please anyone help !

[Redman]

Patience

Being an certified Linux engineer can help you find a job. But it all depends if companies in your country are looking for certified people ... After your exams, you won't get flooded with offers

Yes, courses aren't cheap.
But neither is any job-related training.

[jamel]

Yes, courses aren't cheap.
But neither is any job-related training.

Maybe the self training (self study) is the best solution then .

[likwid]

Unless you have extensive hands-on experience with Redhat's and/or Novell's software, you will most likely need courses on this. I suggest you work your way up by preparing for the easiest linux certification first, which is Linux+ IMO, and work your way up. That is unless you DO have lots of experience.

[MoXplorer]

This is interesting. I've just been spending the last week trying to decide whether to sign up for Linux+ or LPI Level 1 and was told by the Instructor that LPI goes into more detail than L+. Either course will cost an arm and a leg so i am also now concidering self study til i reach a certain level or the other way around??

It is confusing, especially with all the Linux online training sites and forums.

Another thing is the courses are based on RPM and Fedora, would it still be easy to crossover to other distros later?

[Redman]

RPM is a way of installing software packages (RPM = Red Hat Package Manager).

The basic concepts of Linux during each course are always the same. Although I must admit there are some distro-specific items during a course depending which company you select.

[k_amisi]

A while back i was in the same dilemna that you currently are in. Initially i had set my eyes on obtaining the RHCE but the costs proved prohibitive hence i opted for the CLE(Novell) instead. I haven't achieved the CLE certification yet, but i am well on my way to attaining it. I bought some books and am happily studying on my own, without any problems. I hope this long thread will help you in some way.

[anomie]

I think you're asking several questions:

1. Will a Linux cert land you a job? Maybe -- it certainly won't hurt. But you'll need experience to go with it. (And in fact you know your local job market better than anyone here.)

2. Which cert should you go for? I'd suggest starting with the RHCT. It's not particularly easy, and you're going to want to have a lot of experience installing, configuring, and fixing RHEL (or FC / CentOS) workstations. The RHCE exam is very difficult. Don't waste your $749 until you really know RHEL inside and out.

Red Hat offers an Exam Prep Guide that tells you exactly what you need to know to earn your RHCT and RHCE certifications.

3. Are the formal classes worthwhile? IMO, yes they are -- Red Hat's training classes are quite good (no, I don't work for or receive money from Red Hat). If you can convince an employer to spring for them you won't be disappointed.

I can't speak to the other certs because I know nothing about them (but it sounds like others do). Hope that is helpful.

[likwid]

I'd say Linux+ is best for you definitely a good choice for a first step.

Self study for linux+ is very doable, in fact I took the test when I was 16 or 17 and got almost a perfect score just by using linux everyday and taking a couple practice tests. It may have changed a bit by now, but if you pick up a study guide and use linux everyday you can do fine with the linux+ test, then maybe start thinking about LPI tests or RHCT.

If you work your way up the certification ladder, chances are you won't need to really take courses, and you will know your **** better.