Canonical Academy
Self-driven learning.
Real-world results.
Take control of your professional growth with Linux certifications from Canonical, the publisher of Ubuntu. Each track is built around real-world job roles, helping you develop the hands-on skills that employers need. Learn at your own pace. Gain experience on Ubuntu, the world's most popular Linux OS, and prove your expertise with exams designed by the team behind it.
Why certify with us?
Ubuntu is the world's most popular open-source OS, powering millions of systems from the data center to the cloud to the edge.
By earning a Canonical Academy badge, you demonstrate proven, practical skills on the platform trusted by leading enterprises worldwide.
It's your pathway to the best opportunities - whether you're breaking into tech, advancing your career, or broadening your skills.
What's included?
Industry-vetted exams
Test your knowledge of industry-selected and vetted skills with exams developed using expert feedback and rigorous methodology. Challenge yourself, expand your skill set, and gain access to new career opportunities. Each badge you earn builds toward a recognized Linux certification from Canonical Academy, trusted by leading employers.
Hands-on testing
Exam questions simulate real-life problems and tasks that reflect the day-to-day work of professionals in Ubuntu environments. Real-world testing environments provide a familiar setting to showcase your practical problem-solving skills.
Flexible and convenient
Your career path, on your terms. Canonical Academy exams are designed to fit into your schedule, with flexible options that let you learn and test at your own pace. Build your skills step by step, earning badges as you go. Complete an entire track to unlock advanced credentials that demonstrate the depth and breadth of your Linux expertise.
Explore the System Administrator track
Canonical Academy SysAdmin
Build practical, job-ready expertise in Ubuntu system administration. Pass all exams in this track to earn your Canonical Academy SysAdmin qualification.
Using Linux Terminal
Covers basic operational knowledge of Linux on security, operations and maintenance of basic system resources. View exam content here.
Using Ubuntu Desktop
[Coming soon] Covers administrative essentials for Ubuntu Desktop such as package management, system installation and more. View exam content here.
Managing Complex Systems
[More details coming soon]
Shape the future
of Canonical Academy
Register to be a pre-release tester or subject matter expert.
As a tester, you will:
- Receive exclusive access to preview, test, and critique exams in development
- Influence exam content and user experience
- Access to full exams at discounted rates
As a subject matter expert you will:
- Participate in surveys to approve exam topics
- Join advisory panels on the content and direction of future exams
- Contribute to the future of open source skills assessment