CompTIA Linux+

CompTIA

CompTIA Linux+ validates the competencies required of an early career system administrator supporting Linux systems.

The vast majority of employers (93%) report difficulty finding sufficient talent with open source skills
Nearly half (46%) of employers planning to increase their open source hiring in the near future
Financial incentives including salary and bonuses are the most common means of keeping talent, with two-in-three open source professionals
The 69% of employers who are more likely to hire an open source professional with a certification also reinforces that in light of talent shortages
Prior experience is becoming less of a requirement as long as someone can demonstrate they possess the skills to do the job
Linux skills remain in high demand as well (61% of hiring managers) which is unsurprising considering how much Linux underpins cloud computing