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(Sacramento, CA, USA: August 23, 2012) The Linux Professional Institute
(LPI), the world's premier Linux certification organization
(http://www.lpi.org), will offer all of its popular LPIC certification
exams at SUSECon, September 18-21, 2012, at the Caribe Royale Hotel in
Orlando, Florida (http://www.suse.com/events/susecon/). SUSECon is the
first annual global conference for SUSE customers, partners and
community enthusiasts. LPI will also participate in the openSUSE Summit
(http://summit.opensuse.org/) directly following SUSECon.
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"LPI has a long history of co-operation and partnership with SUSE and we
are pleased to support both SUSECon 2012 and the openSUSE Summits in
Florida--both the first of their kind in North America. SUSE has been a
frequent supporter of our Linux certification program such that IT
professionals who earn our LPIC-1 certification are also eligible for
their SUSE Certified Linux Administrator certification," said Jim Lacey,
president and CEO of LPI.
LPI is offering the exams at a promotional rate of $99 per exam--except
for LPI-301 which will be $219. Details about the different exams are
available on the LPI certification web page
(http://www.lpi.org/linux-certifications). Exam labs will be offered at
9:30 a.m. on Friday, September 21 at SUSECon and at 2 p.m. during the
openSUSE Summit. Both exam labs will be in the Grand Sierra Ballroom,
Room F of the Caribe Royale Hotel and each LPI exam takes approximately
90 minutes to complete. To ensure exam availability please register in
advance at events@lpi.org and indicate preferred exam and time slot.
Exam candidates that successfully complete both exams (LPI-101 and
LPI-102) of the LPIC-1 certification are automatically eligible to
receive their SUSE CLA certification. For details please see:
http://www.lpi.org/linux-certifications/partnership-programs...
To participate in the exam labs you must obtain an LPI ID at LPI's
registration area: http://www.lpi.org/register
On the day of the exam, candidates may make payment for their exams by
cheque 15 minutes prior to the exam lab. Otherwise payment can be made
in advance via Paypal. Exam candidates should bring their LPI ID and a
government issued photo identification to the exam lab.
Michael Miller, vice president of Global Alliances and Marketing for
SUSE, noted the upcoming opportunities for Linux professionals in the
future and the value of attaining LPI certification: "For people with
well-honed Linux skills and up-to-date training, the job market is
thriving — and the opportunities put Linux professionals directly in the center of disruptive and exciting innovations that are changing the way we work and live. SUSECon and openSUSE Summit are designed so attendees can get the most value from their experience, which includes improving their careers via the testing made available from the Linux Professional Institute."
Other LPI activities during SUSECon 2012 and openSUSE Summit include the following:
- a presentation on "Catching the Wave of Open Source Careers" by Ross
Brunson, LPI's Director of Member Services. This presentation will
provide examples from around the world of the growing demand for
Linux/OSS professionals, tips for enhancing your career prospects, and a
surf board/tool kit that will enable you to ride the "big wave" of
Linux/Open Source adoption
- G.Matthew Rice, LPI's Director of Product Development will provide an
information session and overview of LPI's certification program
- LPI Exam Cram 101: a half day event designed to help prepare an
experienced Linux user to take the LPI-101 exam towards their LPIC-1
certification
- LPI exhibitor and information booth: Booth 105 in Hall D and E,
Exhibit Hall, Grand Caribe Convention Center
- an information session and informal discussion during the openSUSE
Summit on the importance of community involvement and certification in
advancing professional IT careers
For detailed information on LPI's participation at SUSECon 2012 and the
openSUSE Summit please see: http://www.lpi.org/blog/lpisusecon-2012
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 5,000 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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