Canonical Credentials is now Canonical University
We're expanding our exam portfolio to cover multiple job tracks aligned with real-world roles so that you can get skills-based access to top careers.
Reliable, relevant, and convenient certifications provide the steps to your professional growth.
Develop and certify essential skills on Ubuntu, the world’s most popular Linux OS. You choose the pace.
If you have previously taken a CUE exam, please read our FAQ here.
Why certify?
Ubuntu is the world's most popular open source OS for both development and deployment, from the data centre to the cloud to the Internet of things.
Canonical University gives you access to top enterprise organisations all over the world - whether you are trying to pave your way into the tech field, looking to upgrade your career or improve your skills.
What's included?
Industry-vetted exams
Test your knowledge of industry-selected and vetted skills and topics with exams developed using expert feedback and rigourous methodology. Challenge yourself, expand your skill set, and gain access to new career heights. The official Canonical University badges will certify your knowledge and recognise you as an industry expert.
Hands-on testing
Exam questions simulate a real life problem or task that can be part of the day to day of a professional working in an Ubuntu environment. Real-world environments provide a familiar setting to showcase your problem-solving skills.
Individual pricing
Your career path: now with stepping stones! Take individual exams when they’re most relevant to you, and earn badges that showcase your growing expertise. Stack your achievements by completing all the exams in a track to unlock advanced credentials that reflect both the depth and breadth of your skills.
Explore the syllabus for the System Administrator track
Using Linux Terminal
Covers basic operational knowledge of Linux on security, operation and maintenance of basic system resources.
Using Ubuntu Desktop
[Coming soon] Covers administrative essentials of Ubuntu Desktop such as package management, system installation and more.
Using Ubuntu Server
[Coming soon] Covers common Ubuntu Server administrative tasks like managing and securing services and servers.
Shape the future of certifications and credentials
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 exam at discounted fees
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
Still have questions? Our team is here to help.