LPI at OLF 2009
During Ohio LinuxFest be sure to take advantage of advancing your Linux
and Open Source credentials by taking discounted LPI exams. The Linux
Professional Institute [1] (LPI) is widely recognized as the world's leading
Linux certification. " LPI, as a vendor-neutral non-profit organization,
develops its world class exams through a global network of IT
professionals, enterprise customers, and academic organizations.
Given the growing adoption of Open Source Software [2], a LPI certification will demonstrate to potential employers and customers your familiarity with open source solutions and your in-depth professional knowledge of Linux.
LPI will offer discounted paper-based tests at the Ohio LinuxFest on Sunday September 27th at 11:00 and 14:00 hrs. Room location at the Hyatt Regency Columbus "Clark" room, just like the BSDCert exam [3]. All LPIC-1 and LPIC-2 exams [4] will be offered at the discounted price of $99 each—a savings of over $60 per exam. Since seating is limited exam candidates should pre-register by emailing event (at) lpi.org and indicate their preferred time slot for taking the exams.
To assist exam candidates in preparing for the exam OLFU will be offering a full day "LPI exam cram" [5] with Steven Pritchard on Friday September 25, 2009. Steven is a long time volunteer with LPI and one of the authors of the popular O'Reilly book LPI Linux Certification in a Nutshell, 2nd Edition [6].
Bring the following with you to the testing site:
- Your LPI registration number. Get your registration number before the event online [7]
- Your Paypal receipt or payment: Payment can be made 15 minutes prior to the exam lab by cash or check. Checks should be made payable to "Linux Professional Institute". However, payment is preferred prior to the event by Paypal. Please contact events_at_lpi.org for details.
- At least one number 2 pencil with a functional eraser.
- Government issued photo identification.
LPI's certification program is supported by an affiliate network spanning five continents and is distributed worldwide in multiple languages in more than 7,000 testing locations. LPI has delivered over 200,000 exams and 65,000 LPIC certifications around the world. This year marks the 10th Anniversary of LPI and the organization continues to advance 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 ID.
This is a closed book and closed notes test. We will provide blank scratch paper for you to use.
Do not bring:
- A computer
- Books or notebooks
- Your cell phone
Pricing
- $99 each test 101, 102, 201, or 202 for all Ohio LinuxFest attendees.
- You may take two tests since there are two available time slots. Therefore, if you take 101 and 102 you will pay a total of $198 to become level one certified.
If you have questions, Contact LPI [8].