Linux Professional Institute LPIC-1 Requirements & Prerequisites
Everything you need to know before registering for the Linux Professional Institute LPIC-1, eligibility, cost, format, and what to expect on exam day.
Cost
$200
Provider
Linux Professional Institute
Validity
5 years
Available
Global
Education
Check official exam requirements
Experience
6-12 months of relevant experience recommended
Specific Requirements
- There are no prerequisites for LPIC-1. LPI states this on both the certification overview and the Pearson VUE programme page.
- You must pass both the 101 and the 102 exams to be certified, and they may be taken in either order.
- You must register for a free LPI ID before you can create a Pearson VUE account and schedule an exam.
- No training course is required. LPI maintains a list of approved training partners for candidates who want instruction, but self-study using the free materials at learning.lpi.org is a supported route.
- For higher levels there are prerequisites: LPI requires an active LPIC-1 to be awarded LPIC-2, and an active LPIC-2 to be awarded LPIC-3, although the exams themselves may be taken in any order.
Number of Questions
60 questions per exam, 120 across both 101-500 and 102-500
Duration
90 minutes per exam. Two exams are required, so 180 minutes of testing in total.
Question Format
Multiple choice, Fill in the blank, where you type an exact command, file path, or option
Passing Requirement
500, on a scale from 200 to 800, for each exam. LPI states that because questions vary in difficulty, the number of correct answers needed to reach 500 depends on the specific combination of questions you receive.
How It Is Delivered
Pearson VUE test centres worldwide, or online through the Pearson VUE OnVUE platform. LPI notes that OnVUE requires a Mac or Windows operating system.
Languages Offered
Test centres: English, German, Japanese, Portuguese (Brazilian), Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Spanish (Modern), Online via OnVUE: English, German, Japanese, Portuguese (Brazilian), Spanish, The OnVUE exam interface itself and its proctors are English only
Visit the official Linux Professional Institute certification page
Create an account and select your exam
Choose a test center or online proctoring option
Pay the exam fee and schedule your date
- Two forms of valid ID (one government-issued with photo)
- Appointment confirmation email
- For online proctoring: webcam, microphone, clean desk, stable internet
What are the prerequisites for the Linux Professional Institute LPIC-1?
There are no prerequisites for LPIC-1. LPI states this on both the certification overview and the Pearson VUE programme page.. You must pass both the 101 and the 102 exams to be certified, and they may be taken in either order.. You must register for a free LPI ID before you can create a Pearson VUE account and schedule an exam.. No training course is required. LPI maintains a list of approved training partners for candidates who want instruction, but self-study using the free materials at learning.lpi.org is a supported route.. For higher levels there are prerequisites: LPI requires an active LPIC-1 to be awarded LPIC-2, and an active LPIC-2 to be awarded LPIC-3, although the exams themselves may be taken in any order..
How much does the Linux Professional Institute LPIC-1 cost?
The Linux Professional Institute LPIC-1 exam costs $200. This includes the exam fee only, study materials are additional.
How do I register for the Linux Professional Institute LPIC-1?
Visit the official Linux Professional Institute certification page → Create an account and select your exam → Choose a test center or online proctoring option → Pay the exam fee and schedule your date
What should I bring to the Linux Professional Institute LPIC-1?
Two forms of valid ID (one government-issued with photo). Appointment confirmation email. For online proctoring: webcam, microphone, clean desk, stable internet.
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