Domain crossover
LPI Training by Domain
Where LPI training overlaps the domains your team hires for — each domain page shows the full picture.
Full catalog
All LPI Courses
Every LPI course in the CBT Nuggets catalog.
Frequently asked questions about LPI training
Common questions IT directors ask when evaluating LPI training for their team.
Which roles and experience levels do the LPI courses serve?
LPI Linux Essentials suits new hires, helpdesk and desktop support staff, and non-technical staff who need Linux literacy. LPIC-1 fits junior systems administrators and help desk staff moving into server support. LPIC-2 is built for IT Professionals and Team Leads with three to five years of Linux administration experience.
Which LPI certification exams do these courses prepare a team for?
The three courses prepare learners for LPI Linux Essentials (010-160), both LPIC-1 exams (101-500 and 102-500), and both LPIC-2 exams (201-450 and 202-450). The Linux Professional Institute issues the certification, and CBT Nuggets prepares the learner for it.
How should a Training Manager sequence an LPI path for the team?
Assign Linux Essentials to anyone with little or no Linux experience, then LPIC-1 for core administration skills such as the command line, file permissions, and system maintenance. Reserve LPIC-2 for experienced admins, since the course recommends completing LPIC-1 first if a learner is newer to Linux.
Can we assign LPIC-1 to a group with mixed Linux experience?
Yes. LPIC-1 starts with Linux command-line fundamentals, so Team Leads can assign it to mixed-experience groups. Learners with about a year of Linux exposure will move fastest.
What does LPIC-2 add for senior Linux admins?
LPIC-2 covers advanced kernel administration, block storage and file systems, and network services such as DNS, DHCP, Samba, NFS, LDAP, email, and firewalls. It helps IT Directors standardize the knowledge that often sits with one or two senior admins, which shortens outages when those people are unavailable.
How can an IT Director track team progress through LPI training?
Team reporting shows per-learner progress and completion, cohort and group views, and completion exports for audit evidence. It also shows IT Trainerbot usage, including top topics and the training the answers came from.