Novell Certified Linux Professional
The demand for Linux expertise is escalating and you need to gain the necessary skills to become a proficient Linux administrator. Once you’ve obtained those skills through authorized Novell training courses, achieving the Novell Certified Linux Professional (Novell CLP) certification validates to your current and potential employers that you have what it takes to begin your successful career as a Linux administrator.
Select one of the tabs below to learn more about the Novell CLP certification program.
Learning Paths
Novell Certified Linux Professional Learning Paths
There are two learning paths for the Novell CLP certification:
- Novell Certified Linux Professional 10, based on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10
- Novell Certified Linux Professional, based on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9
Novell Certified Linux Professional 10
CLP 10 Learning Path
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Novell Certified Linux Professional 9
CLP 9 Learning Path
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Study Options
Novell Certified Linux Professional Study Options
As with all Novell certifications, course work is never required. One need only pass a Novell Practicum in order to achieve the certification. The Novell Practicum is a scenario based exam where students apply the knowledge they have learned to solve real-life problems.
Novell CLP 10 courses include:
- 3071 - SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 Fundamentals
- 3072 - SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 Administration
- 3073 - SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 Advanced Administration
New candidates:
- 3070 - Upgrading to Certified Linux Professional 10
Currently holding Novell CLP 9:
Novell CLP 9 courses include:
- 3036 - SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 Fundamentals
- 3037 - SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 Administration
- 3038 - SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 Advanced Administration
Test Objectives
Novell Certified Linux Professional Test Objectives
Test Registration
Novell Certified Linux Professional Test Registration
The costs for the tests differ depending on the area of the world you live. For example, Standard Tests in the US cost $125 and the Practicum costs $195.
From time to time, Novell Training Services may require you to take an exam to keep current on the latest solutions and technologies. These exams are considered a Continuing Certification Requirement (CCR), which keep your skills up-to-date and keep your certification valuable in the marketplace.
Each candidate must submit the Novell Training Services Certification Agreement before certification can be awarded. Take advantage of submitting the agreement when you test. Or the agreement can be viewed and downloaded and the signature form returned to Novell.