Linux Professional Institute
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| Founded | October 25, 1999 |
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| Type | 149(1), Income Tax Act (Canada) |
| Focus | IT qualification |
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| Products | LPIC |
| Website | www |
The Linux Professional Institute Inc. (LPI) is a non-profit organization that provides vendor-independent professional certification for Linux system administrators and programmers.
The Linux Professional Institute Certifications (LPIC) provide a qualification that can be used to indicate that someone is competent at a certain level.
The exams cover a range of different Linux based topics. The exams are available in almost every country in the world, and are translated into a number of different languages.
The exams are primarily multiple choice questions, with some written answers. These are either taken using a computer based system, or using a paper based exam.
The exams are distribution-neutral, requiring a general knowledge of Linux rather than specifics about a certain distribution. This is shown in the way that the exams deal with the differing package management formats .deb and .rpm. In earlier versions of the test one of these was chosen by the candidate; in the current version the candidate is expected to know both formats.
The LPI program has a three level hierarchy for professional certifications. Each level is mapped to one certification, as follows:
The Linux Professional Institute Inc. was incorporated as a Canadian non-profit organisation on the 25 October 1999. It is headquartered near Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
The exams are not normally administered by Linux Professional Institute Inc., but instead through one of their training partners. Most exams are administered through a Pearson VUE test centre. Also a number of exams offered at major Linux and IT trade shows and conferences where the exams are often available at a reduced price, or sometimes even free of charge.
The LPI is also a founding member of the Desktop Linux Consortium.
LPI works with organizations around the world to ensure the growth and adoption of Linux, Open Source and Free Software. This work involves a strategy of assisting and co-operating with existing organizations that share similar interests. Our "Regional Enablement Initiative" focuses on identifying the best partner organizations in regions around the globe that are best suited for the task of promoting Linux professionalism and are also able, with our assistance, to identify other partner organizations.
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