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(Sacramento, CA, USA: July 27, 2011) - The Linux Professional Institute
(LPI), the world's premier Linux certification organization
(http://www.lpi.org), announced that they are joining the Information
Technology Certification Council's (ITCC: http://www.itcertcouncil.org/)
"TechCertRegistry". This service is a first-of-its-kind Web-based
credential registry for the IT industry and allows IT candidates,
certification program managers and employers, to aggregate, validate and
verify IT credentials from participating members.
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The ITCC "TechCertRegistry"
(http://www.itcertcouncil.org/ITCCTechCertRegistry.aspx) is a voluntary
program for both participating certification providers and IT
professionals. The "TechCertRegistry" permits IT professionals to manage
all of their certifications using a single account and unique ID which
works for all participating certifications and testing providers. As
such, IT professionals can easily aggregate certifications from multiple
organizations in a single, secure report and present a full credential
portfolio to employers and other parties.
"LPI has always been interested in any forward-looking initiative that
increases the value of certification for our professionals. This
initiative will enable our alumni to showcase their Linux credentials
along with other IT skills and certifications. In addition, we are
pleased about the voluntary aspect of this initiative--our certification
holders will be able to decide for themselves their level of
participation. We believe this new service will greatly assist
Linux professionals in demonstrating their skills and knowledge to both
employers and prospective clients," said Jim Lacey, president and CEO of
the Linux Professional Institute.
The ITCC "TechCertRegistry" also offers numerous benefits to
administrators of certification programs and to employers of IT
professionals: certification programs can reduce verification costs
through the elimination of manual processes and increase the value of
their program through association with other credentials and reduce
fraud; whereas employers will be able to instantly verify a candidate's
credentials, making it easier and more cost-effective to find and hire
qualified candidates.
"I'm thrilled that LPI has made the decision to join the
"TechCertRegistry" and I welcome them to this program. The
"TechCertRegistry" as a service becomes even more valuable as additional
certification providers, like LPI, join. Now Citrix, Novell, HP, IBM,
and LPI certificants will be able to aggregate, view, and publish one
portfolio that reflects all of these credentials," said Julieann
Scalisi, ITCC Chair and Managing Director of Global Education for Citrix.
For more information on ITCC's credential "TechCertRegistry" please see:
http://www.itcertcouncil.org/ITCCTechCertRegistry.aspx
LPI alumni who are interested in participating in the "TechCertRegistry"
initiative may go to http://www.lpi.org/tcr
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 7,000 testing
locations. Since 1999, LPI has delivered over 290,000 exams and 95,000
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.
About the ITCC:
The Information Technology Certification Council (ITCC) was established
in 2007 by leading industry organizations focused on IT certifications
committed to growing professional certifications, recognizing the need
for a qualified workforce to support the world's technology needs. The
ITCC is a resource for employers, government officials, academia, and
individuals seeking information about the many benefits of IT
certification. The council establishes industry best practices, markets
the value of certification, exam security and other certification issues
the Council identifies. Members of the ITCC include: Certiport, Cisco,
Citrix Systems, Inc., EXIN International, Hewlett Packard, IBM, Kaplan,
LPI (Linux Professional Institute), Microsoft, Novell, Prometric,
Pearson VUE.
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