I'm 24, have no college degree and have been a casual user of Linux (mostly debian based) off and on for about 5 years now. I recently started taking the Introduction to Linux course offered on edX through the Linux Foundation in order to get more in-depth. I have discovered a new passion and am looking into the possibility of getting a career in the Linux sector of IT, my research indicates it is exploding and there aren't enough people to fill the openings. Would certs like LFCS, Linux+, or RHCSA be enough to get an entry-level job without a bachelor's in computer science? It seems all the openings I have found require a degree or at least 5 years Linux admin experience. Are there any effective ways to get experience on my own (possibly freelance type stuff)? Sorry for rambling guys, and if this is in the wrong section, feel free to chastise me.
tl;dr I have no college degree and want to get a job working with Linux, are certs like LFCS, Linux+ or RHCSA enough to get me in the door?
The Urban Penguin. Probably the best Linux resource on the web. Don't worry about older versions of Linux in the videos. Linux doesn't change that much on the CLI, all very relevant. Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFFLP0dKesrKWccYscdAr9A