[kictanet] Linux Professional Institute announces “Linux Essentials” Program

[Evans Ikua]

*-  “Certificate of Achievement” introduces new users and youth to Linux
and Open Source Software - *



(Doha, Qatar and Hanover, Germany: March 6, 2012) The Linux Professional
Institute (LPI), the world's premier Linux certification organization (
http://www.lpi.org), announced “Linux Essentials” an innovative new program
measuring foundation knowledge in Linux and Open Source Software.  Targeted
at new technology users, the “Linux Essentials” program is set to be
adopted by schools, educational authorities, training centers and others
commencing June 2012.



"Linux is ubiquitous and plays a significant role in the server room, on
our phones and tablets, cash registers and, of course, embedded devices
everywhere.  Linux is in the enterprise, in movie studios, government,
academia and throughout industry around the world.  We at LPI, with the
help of our partner channel, are going to take it to the last frontier--the
classroom.  LPI is at the forefront of creating the first generation of
Linux professionals, and now with our "Linux Essentials" program we're
going to create the first global generation of "users" who are as
comfortable with Linux as they are with any other operating system," said
Jim Lacey, president and CEO of LPI.  Mr. Lacey however was quick to add
that this new initiative isn't just for students: "Linux Essentials isn't
just for youth, it’s for anyone that desires a gateway to Open Source
Software.  We've had business people, policy makers and government
officials approach us and ask for an exam that demonstrates their knowledge
of the Open Source ecosystem.  Come June, we're going to start doing just
that for everyone."



The “Linux Essentials” program has been under development by LPI for
approximately two years and includes the participation of qualification
authorities, academic partners, private trainers, publishers, government
organizations, volunteer IT professionals and Linux and Open Source experts.
The single "Linux Essentials" exam leads to a "Certificate of Achievement"
recognizing knowledge of the following subject matter:



   - The Linux Community and a Career in Open Source
   - Popular Operating Systems and Major Open Source Applications
   - Understanding Open Source Software and Licensing
   - Linux Command Line Basics, Files and Scripts
   -

   Program elements also include:



   ·      regional links to employment and apprenticeship programs
   available to youth in Linux and Open Source careers

   ·      support for skills competitions such as Worldskills
   International: http://www.worldskills.org/

   ·      support for teacher collaboration and sharing of learning
   exercises for the “Linux Essentials” knowledge base

   ·      commitments from major IT courseware and content publishers on
   exam preparatory resources
   - a “low-stakes” exam available online either through LPI or partner
   internet-based testing
   - a PDF “certificate of achievement” valid for 10 years
   - will cost the equivalent of 50 euros at test centers of academic
   partners and 65 euros at private test centers

The “Linux Essentials” exam will be available in June 2012 in Europe, the
Middle East and Africa and in other nations around the world in 2013.  A
full description of “Linux Essentials” is available at:
http://www.lpi.org/linuxessentials



Individuals and organizations interested in participating in the “Linux
Essentials” program may email LPI at: innovation at lpi.org<innovations at lpi.org>



Mr. Lacey made the announcement via video link to a press conference hosted
by LPI representatives at CeBIT 2012 in Hanover, Germany.  Mr. Lacey
participated in the announcement following his appearance on an expert
panel discussion on education, digital literacy, entrepreneurship, and the
creation of an Arab ICT industry while attending the International
Telecommunications Union “Connect Arab Summit” in Doha, Qatar (
http://www.itu.int/ITU-D/connect/arabstates/index.asp)



The Linux Professional Institute is globally supported by the IT industry,
enterprise customers, community professionals, government entities and the
educational community. LPI's certification program is supported by an
affiliate network spanning five continents and is distributed worldwide in
multiple languages at more than 7,000 testing locations.  Since 1999, LPI
has delivered over 300,000 exams and 100,000 LPIC certifications around the
world.



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*About the Linux Professional Institute:*



The Linux Professional Institute provides a global framework, industry
leadership and other services to enhance, develop and further lifelong
professional careers in Linux and Open Source technologies. Established as
an international non-profit organization in September 1999 by the Linux
community, the Linux Professional Institute continues to demonstrate
recognized global leadership, direction and skill standards for those who
pursue a career in Linux and Open Source technology. LPI advances the Linux
and Open Source movement through strategic partners, sponsorships,
innovative programs and community development activities. LPI's major
financial sponsors are Platinum Sponsors IBM, Linux Journal, Linux
Magazine, Novell, SGI, and TurboLinux as well as Gold Sponsors, HP and IDG.
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