How much does the Linux Essentials exam cost?
The Linux Essentials certification cost is this exam fee - there is no separate certification charge on top.
Exam fee
$120
What you actually pay
- Exam fee: $120
- On top of the fee: US price (LPI exam pricing page, country United States); LPI prices vary by country
Is it worth booking yet?
A failed attempt means paying again, so the $120 is really a bet on being ready. The cheapest way to protect it is to know your weak domains before you book, not after.
Linux Essentials exam format: domains, weightings and length → · Linux Essentials passing score →
Know where you stand before you pay $120
885 practice questions with an explanation for every option — and a readiness score per domain, so you book the exam when the score says so.
Test your Linux Essentials readiness — freeMore on Linux Essentials
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Source: LPI Linux Essentials (010-160) — vendor pricing. Checked October 6, 2026. Vendors change exam prices; verify with the vendor before you book.
Exam fee as published by the exam vendor, checked October 6, 2026 · Certsqill Linux Essentials bank: 885 questions.
