Ricardo Prudenciato – Experienced Linux Professional and Educator
Ricardo Prudenciato is an experienced Linux professional and technical educator with over two decades of expertise in Linux system administration, support, and open-source technologies.
He holds a degree in Information Technology and a postgraduate qualification in Computer Networks, and has dedicated his entire career to the Linux and open-source ecosystem. Throughout his professional journey, Ricardo has held various technical and leadership roles, from junior technician to senior administrator and team coordinator, gaining valuable experience across companies of all sizes, from startups to large enterprises.
In recent years, Ricardo has focused on teaching and mentoring IT professionals, offering comprehensive online training programs designed to help students prepare for LPI certifications (LPIC-1, LPIC-2, and LPIC-3) and other GNU/Linux-related topics, while developing practical, real-world Linux skills. His courses were originally developed and refined in Portuguese, helping more than 40,000 students successfully prepare for Linux certifications. Now, this proven training experience is available in English through CertifyLinux.com, bringing the same structured and effective learning approach to a global audience.
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Recognized by the Linux Professional Institute (LPI)
Ricardo is an Official LPI Training Partner, reflecting his commitment to high-quality, certification-aligned education.
Since 2022, he has also served as a member of the LPI Board of Directors, actively contributing to strategic initiatives aimed at strengthening the organization and promoting open-source education worldwide.
What Students Are Saying
Real feedback from professionals who have taken Ricardo’s LPIC-3 course in Portuguese.
“The course has an excellent structure, focusing on essential topics for certification while also preparing you to work confidently in virtualization. The practice exams really challenge you to deeply understand each subject. Teaching is an art, and Ricardo Prudenciato is a master at it.”
— Jonas Pires, Infrastructure Analyst
“This course was essential for passing my LPIC-3 exam. The content is complete, straight to the point, and goes beyond just ticking off topics, it really helps you understand the underlying technologies. I’ve been following Ricardo’s courses since 2019, when I got my LPIC-1.”
— Rodrigo Fonseca, DevSecOps
“Ricardo’s teaching style, clarity, and dedication were crucial to my technical development. More than just a teacher, he guided, supported, and inspired me throughout the journey. His LPIC-3 course gave me not only the knowledge I needed to pass the exam, but also the confidence to grow professionally.”
— Fernando Junior, Linux Engineer
“I’ve taken all of Ricardo’s courses, and each one was fundamental to my success in all five LPIC exams. His teaching style is simple and easy to follow, yet incredibly comprehensive, often going beyond the exam requirements with real-world tools, parameters, and examples from the field. Reaching certification takes dedication and hard work, but having such a well-structured course, an experienced instructor, and consistent support throughout the process made all the difference.”
— Sergio Neves, IT Consultant/Analyst
Credentials at a Glance
- Degree in Information Technology + Postgraduate in Computer Networks
- Over 20 years of professional experience with Linux and open-source systems
- Over 40,000 students trained through online courses
- Official LPI Training Partner
- Focused on practical, real-world Linux skills and certification preparation
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