Welcome to the LPI Community
If you’re new to open source or been around like many of us here since the beginning, LPI would like to welcome you to our community.
We very much consider ourselves the open source ethos in a certification program. A community that traces its history to the very beginning of Linux.
Established as an international non-profit organization in October 1999 by the Linux community, LPI has since grown to be a global network of IT Professionals.
Our purpose? Enabling economic and creative opportunities for everybody by making open source knowledge and skills certification universally accessible.
There’s a cultural shift challenging the concept of ‘business as usual’. LPI and the open source movement positively plays into this, challenging the status quo in proprietary corporate ownership of code; as an alternative means of getting an education and skills recognition; in helping developing nations and their citizens succeed; and in knocking down barriers of entry for people and businesses. In short, leveling the economic playing field and providing access for all.
LPI is about the ideal of enabling economic and creative opportunities for everybody through open source adoption, knowledge, and skills certification.
Transferring economic ownership out of the hands of the few into the hands of the many. And in doing so, liberating people, and improving the quality of life for populations around the world.
Why not involve yourself in some of the social channels and information presented here? Take your shoes off. Get to know new people. Add to the conversation. But most of all enjoy yourself.
Your future’s open.
Get involved. Join the LPI community.
Events
LPI at Connected Africa Summit 2025
LPI at Connected Africa Summit 2025 May 29, 2025 Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort, Diani Beach, Kenya Linux Professional Institute (LPI) is proud to participate in the Connected Africa Summit 2025, an event bringing together African tech leaders, policymakers, ... Read more
News
25 Years: Linux Professional Institute (LPI) Publishes 2024 Annual Review
Toronto, 2025-02-25 — 25th anniversary celebrations, the official launch of the new Open Source Essentials certificate, translation of Learning Materials into more languages, expansion of global partnerships, events, and industry research: in its newly released Annual Review, Linux Professional Institute ... Read more
Blog
GreekLUG: 15 Years of advocacy in Greece, with LPI
As Linux Professional Institute (LPI) celebrates 25 years of empowering open source professionals, we at GreekLUG—now in our 15th year—are proud to stand with LPI at this milestone. Together, we’ve fostered a growing community dedicated to advancing Linux and Free ... Read more
Regional Support and Offices
LPI works with organizations around the world to ensure the growth and adoption of Linux, open source and Free Software. Learn more
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Preparing for your exam
Here you can find everything you may need to prepare for you LPI certification.
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