LPI Overview - Why Should I Certify?

1. LPI Overview - Why Should I Certify? Jim Lacey and Gen Narui, OCEO

2. 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.”

3. 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.”

4. 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

5. Exam Growth (Quarterly Comparison)

6. 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

7. 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

8. LPI Sponsors

9. 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

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