Linux Professional Institute

Linux Essentials Certificate Program

Linux essentials will prepare the next generation of It workers to fill the must-have skills of the future: knowledge of multiple computing environments, knowledge sharing, open source basics, and a dedication to the profession.

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Our certification programs meet the exacting standard of both IT professionals and the organization that employ them. Get certified with the widely-recognized world leader.

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Show that you know how to use Linux. When you have an LPI Certification, you have proven your Linux expertise.

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Recent Updates

Community Corner: Be a Linux Essentials Hero
Posted on May 11, 2012
In this new blog post for LPI's "Community Corner", LPI invites everyone with an interest in Linux to volunteer for our "beta" exam process to assist...
Community Corner: "Guidance"
Posted on May 4, 2012
In this new blog post for LPI's "Community Corner", Jon "maddog" Hall describes how mentoring a young person towards a career...
Linux Professional Institute offers promotional exams at Southeast LinuxFest
Posted on May 2, 2012
(Sacramento, CA, USA: May 2, 2012) The Linux Professional Institute (LPI), the world's premier Linux certification organization, announced...

Linux Professional Institute

Linux Essentials Certificate Program

300,000+ Exams Administered 100,000+ Certified