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Linux Foundation · professional
KLCPKali Linux Certified Professional
Kali Linux Certified Professional
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› Cost
Exam fee
KLCP$300
Exam fee
$300
Annual maintenance fee
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3-year cost of ownership
KLCP$300
3-year cost of ownership
$300
› Exam mechanics
Pass mark
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Retake policy
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Validity
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CPE / yr
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Delivery
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› Salary signal (US base)
Range
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Median
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Premium %
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Role context
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› Quality (4-axis rubric · 0–10)
Schema quality
KLCP7.5
Schema quality
7.5
Practice evidence
KLCP7.0
Practice evidence
7.0
Maintenance
KLCP7.0
Maintenance
7.0
Market recognition
KLCP6.5
Market recognition
6.5
Average
KLCP7.0
Average
7.0
› Recognition & lifecycle
Recognition
KLCPGlobal
Recognition
Global
ISO 17024 accredited
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ISO 17024 accredited
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DoD 8140 baseline
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DoD 8140 baseline
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Holders worldwide
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Holders worldwide
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Current version
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Current version
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› Domain coverage
A9Penetration Testing & Red Teaming
KLCP● core
A9Penetration Testing & Red Teaming
● core
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