How many college credits is it worth?
The University will award up to 3 credit(s) in course equivalencies at Thomas Edison State University for successfully completing the Linux Essentials certification. A student's credit eligibility is determined according to the submission of appropriate documentation as well as the documented date of successful certification completion. If you completed your certification outside the effective dates listed in the following table, check the notes below the table for any reference to an earlier University review.
The certification has been equated with the following courses:
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Linux Exam/Certification | Credits |
TESU Course Equivalent |
Effective Dates |
For Staff Use |
LPI: Linux Essentials | 3 | ITS-2610 | 08/01/2022 - 05/31/2027 | LINUX.ESS |
Linux Exam 010-150: Linux Essentials | 3 | ITS-2610 | 09/01/2004 - 7/31/2022 | LINUX.ESS |
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To verify certificate status, choose either of the following:
1. Provide your Linux Professional Institute (LPI) ID and verification code to TESU via email at transcripts@tesu.edu. TESU will input this information at lpi.org/verify
OR
2. Forward to transcripts@tesu.edu the unique URL provided when you received your certificate in the mail; this will direct TESU to your individual certification record.