Exam Preparation Checklist
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Candidates should use the exam checklist to review and complete the steps necessary to Schedule and Take the exam. When items in the checklist have been completed, a green check mark will appear next to the item.
Checklist Item
Action Required
Agree to Global Candidate Agreement
Candidates must click on the "Agree to Global Candidate Agreement"
to indicate they agree to the "Linux Foundation Global Certification and Candidate Agreement" (available for review by clicking on the "Read Now" button.
Verify Name
Candidates must click on "Verify Now" to confirm that the First and Last name displayed in this field matches the Government-Issued Photo ID that
they will present to the Exam Proctor, at the time of their exam, to verify their identity.
Click in the field to edit the First or Last name displayed.
Click “Accept” to confirm.
Schedule an Exam
The Schedule button will become available, approximately 30 mins AFTER the candidate has completed the first 2 checklist items.
Clicking on "Schedule" will redirect the candidate to our scheduling partner's site (PSI).
Check System Requirements
The Candidate must check that their machine meets the technical requirements for taking a proctored exam
Clicking on the "Check Now" button will direct the Candidate to the PSI System requirements page.
Get Candidate Handbook
Candidates should click on the "Read Now" button to familiarize themselves with the Candidate Handbook prior to taking the exam.
Take Exam
Candidates should complete all checklist items before their scheduled Exam time The "Take Exam" button will become available 30 minutes prior to the scheduled exam time.
Clicking on "Take Exam" will redirect candidates to the proctoring partner's site, where they will launch the exam.
Please Note: The "Schedule" Button will become active, and the Candidate will be able to proceed to schedule an exam with PSI, once they complete the first 2 checklist items:
Agree to Global Candidate Agreement
Verify Name
Before the candidate schedules the exam, they must click on the "Verify Now" link to ensure that the First and Last Name listed on their Linux Foundation ID account matches the government-issued photo ID that will be presented to the Exam Proctor, at the time of their exam, to verify their identity. This will be the same name printed on your certificate, should you pass the exam and become certified.
Click within the field to edit the First or Last name displayed.
Click “Accept” to confirm.
Additional Time Accommodations can not be provided for SkillCred Exams
The completed form must be submitted at least two (2) weeks before the candidate plans to take an exam.
Candidates with disabilities (such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act) can request test accommodations by completing the , and submitting it for approval to .
