LFCA Discount Code: 30% Off with RUSHABH30

Put RUSHABH30 in the coupon field at checkout on training.linuxfoundation.org and the Linux Foundation Certified IT Associate (LFCA) exam drops from $250 to about $175 — a saving of roughly $75. It's an evergreen partner code with no expiry, issued directly to me through the official Linux Foundation Education affiliate program.

Quick facts

Format	Multiple choice
Duration	90 minutes
List price	$250
With RUSHABH30	~$175
Prerequisite	None

Who this is for

Career-changers and anyone new to IT who wants a broad, vendor-neutral credential covering Linux, sysadmin, cloud, security, and DevOps fundamentals before specializing.

What it covers

• Linux Fundamentals
• System Administration Fundamentals
• Cloud Computing Fundamentals
• Security Fundamentals
• DevOps Fundamentals
• IT Project Management Fundamentals

Domain names above reflect the current official curriculum's topic areas; exact weightings are set by the Linux Foundation/CNCF and revised periodically, so check their published curriculum for the current breakdown.

Why it's worth it

LFCA is the Linux Foundation's broadest entry-level credential — it doesn't specialize in Kubernetes or Linux administration specifically, it certifies the full spread of fundamentals (Linux, networking, cloud, security, DevOps basics, even project management) that every other Linux Foundation cert quietly assumes you already have. The exam itself was refreshed in September 2025, so it's testing current material, not a stale curriculum.

Prep tips

• Treat System Administration Fundamentals as the highest-value domain to study — it's the single biggest slice of the exam, ahead of even Cloud Computing.
• This is multiple choice, not hands-on, so focus on recognizing concepts and terminology across a wide surface area rather than deep muscle-memory practice in a terminal.
• If you're also eyeing LFCS or a Kubernetes cert later, LFCA is worth doing first — the vocabulary overlap makes everything after it faster to learn.

How to use the code

1. Add the LFCA exam to your cart on training.linuxfoundation.org.
2. Enter RUSHABH30 in the coupon field at checkout.
3. The total drops 30%. RUSHABH30 works on the exam alone, the exam bundled with the official prep course, and a retake within your eligibility window.