LPI Overview

- Why Should I Certify?

Jim Lacey and Gen Narui, OCEO

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 LPI Mission

“To promote and certify essential skills on Linux and Open

Source technologies through the global delivery of
comprehensive, top quality, vendor-independent exams.”

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 LPI Vision

“Become recognized as the global leader in the certification of

Linux professionals while advancing the Linux and Open
Source movement through strategic partners, sponsorships,
innovative programs and community development activities.”

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 Program Overview

Vendor-independent
Two levels of certification for Linux Professionals (LPIC1,
LPIC2)
Quality assured through use of surveys, public
participation, psychometrics, and NOCA* certification
Available in many languages (including Portugese) in more
than 7000 locations worldwide through Thomson Prometric
and VUE centers
PBT’s also available upon request
Professional standards (LATP/LATM)
Pre-requisites for SuSE/Novell and IBM certifications

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 Why Certify?

Determine your skill level among peers

Increase marketability of your skills
Employer benchmark for hiring and promotion
Expand career opportunities
Sponsor organizations see value in certified professionals

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 Why Certify with LPI?

The Industry standard baseline certification

Vendor-independent – Value transcends any distribution
Fastest growing Linux certification
More than 100,000 exams worldwide
Supports Linux growth
Sponsor Backing – Career potential

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LPI Sponsors

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 Summary

LPI certification is becoming recognized as THE baseline

standard
Vendor-independent – Skills apply in any company
More than 100,000 exams worldwide – Join the innovators
of Linux
Supports Linux growth – Promote your ability to create
Sponsor Backing – Enhance and impact your career

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Contact Information
Linux Professional Institute
116 Industry Street
Toronto, Ontario M6M 4L8
416-769-0830
www.lpi.org

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