Certified Open Source Developer for Enterprise (CODE)

Demand for experts who can drive open source innovation with a strategic enterprise perspective while adapting to evolving regulations is rising fast. Prove you have the knowledge & skills enterprises need with a CODE certification.

CODE was created with expert input from open source and OSPO experts from the Linux Foundation, OSI, the TODO Group, and FINOS communities.

CODE certification is an ideal credential for professionals with experience in legacy systems to demonstrate their adoption of open source technologies, serves as a reliable milestone for anyone transitioning into technology-focused business leadership positions, and is a smart certification choice for individuals aiming to specialize in cybersecurity roles.

Earning the CODE certification shows that you approach open source projects with a holistic enterprise perspective, unlocks diverse paths for your career growth and professional transition, and enables you to build professional connections across teams, departments and the enterprise.

Fundamentals of Open Source Software Development24%

Issues & Pull Requests

Code Reviews

Principles of Open Source Software

Open Source Communities

Release Management and Semantic Versioning

Open Source Licensing and Usage Guidelines14%

Intellectual Property, Software Licensing, & Open Source Legalities

Open Source & Copyleft License Compliance

Risk Assessments

Export Control Regulations & Compliance

Contributor License Agreements (CLA) & Developer Certificate of Origins (DCO)

Consuming Open Source Software28%

Codebase Risk

Software Maintenance Plans

The Software Supply Chain

Code Dependencies

Open Source Software Approval Process

Software Bill of Materials (SBOM)

Contributing to Open Source22%

Contribution Strategy

Code and Documentation Best Practices

Copyright Ownership and Intellectual Property

Contribution Risks

Project Types: Business, Personal, and Open Source

Contribution Approval Processes

Open Source Management Operations12%

Contributing to Upstream Projects

Developer Support

Open Source Management Roles and Escalation Paths

Proving you have technical expertise in IT infrastructure, cloud computing, DevOps & security are essential for any enterprise IT pro. This includes earning your LFCS, CKA, CKAD & CKS certifications.

How to register & take exam: TBC (Link to FAQ pages of the website)

Linux Foundation Global Certification & Confidentiality Agreement: https://docs.linuxfoundation.org/tc-docs/certification/lf-cert-agreement/

Candidate Handbook: https://training.linuxfoundation.org/go/LFCA-candidate-handbook

Important Instructions: https://docs.linuxfoundation.org/tc-docs/certification/important-instructions-mc

Frequently Asked Questions: https://docs.linuxfoundation.org/tc-docs/certification/faq-mc