How to Become an LPI Training Partner

LPI Approved Training Partner (LPI-ATP) and LPI Approved Academic Partner Program (LPI-AAP)

Click on the program logos here to complete the application form for becoming an LPI Approved Training Partner (LPI-ATP) or an LPI Approved Academic Partner (LPI-AAP). Alternatively click on the "Request Training Partner Information" link in the left hand navigation box.

The LPI-ATP and LPI-AAP Program differentiates and substantially increases the objective standing of training organizations by showing a higher level of commitment to LPI through the use of third party-approved training materials, LPI certified instructors, and adherence to LPI's Training and Academic Code of Ethics (see below).

In countries where there are Master Affiliates, the program is run by the Master Affiliate. In addition, Area Operations Managers are responsible for certain territories. Please see our affiliate page for contact information.

In countries where there is no Affiliate or responsible Area Operations Manager, the program is run by LPI, Inc. To apply for the Training Partners Program please complete and submit this form .

The Training Organization will:

1. Use LPI Approved Training Materials (LPI-ATM).

2. Use LPI Certified Instructors LCI or provide proof of professional training as a computer instructor

3. In classroom learning, there will be at least one instructor (contract or employee) in the organization that is certified on each LPI level the that they are providing training for.

4. Each training organization will be allowed some flexibility and ramp up time on the TOTAL number of certified individuals required based on organization size and market share, which will be decided on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of LPI.

The Benefits of this program include:

• Use of the LPI Approved Training Partner or LPI Approved Academic Partner logo

• Use of the LPI-ATM logo on their courseware

• Receipt of a attractive LPI-ATP or LPI-AAP certificate and other materials honoring their status

• LPI will supply two exam vouchers

• Discounts off list price for exam vouchers

• Recognition of their approved status on the LPI website.

• Frequent and expansive co-marketing opportunities, such as targeted press releases, byline sharing, coordinated email announcements, coordinated presence at conferences, access to discounted exam vouchers, and collateral recognition.

The Requirements of this program include:

• Adherence to the Code of Ethics

• LPI-ATP/LPI-AAP will perform the duties of a LPI-ATP/LPI-AAP in assigned partner geographies

• LPI administrative access to the course materials and facilities as required for occasional review

• Recognition of their Approved status on marketing materials, including the organization's website

• Payment of LPI-ATP/LPI-AAP fees (Please obtain a PayPal account for this purpose)

Training and Academic Organization Code of Ethics

LPI requires that Training Organizations commit to the same Linux community standards that LPI itself strives to embody. To that end, we require that:

1. The organization will provide a learning program that is of merit, reflecting the good intent, neutrality, and objective measures of the LPI certification program in the Linux community.
2. The organization will develop, publish, and follow a clear road map for linking their Linux courses to LPI certifications so that individuals can readily plan their career development.
3. The organization will offer courses based on accepted instructional design methodologies for each modality used. Course procedures and content will be valid and reliable.
4. The organization will encourage hands-on and/or simulation practice as part of their program.
5. The organization will provide objective and standardized means to evaluate student skills as part of their program.
6. The organization will employ instructors who know the subject matter and have a demonstrated ability to teach.