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The Linux Professional Institute announced an
innovative partnership initiative to deliver an entry-level technology
certification program to address the workforce development needs of both
employers and aspiring IT professionals. The program will offer a
combined training program in both LPI's Linux Essentials "Certificate of
Achievement" and either the CIW's Internet Business Associate (IBA) or
Network Technology Associate (NTA) certifications. This combined
training and accreditation program will be delivered through CIW's
Certification Testing Centers.
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"Employers and government officials involved in IT workforce development
have embraced LPI's Linux Essentials program with enthusiasm. However,
they have also described to us that this accreditation required
something additional for their entry-level workforce needs, particularly
in web and networking technologies. This partnership with CIW will
address that requirement and will become a fundamental building block in
creating the world's next generation of IT professionals, " said Jim
Lacey, president and CEO of LPI. Mr.Lacey added that this joint program
will also address the shortage of entry-level qualified workers needed
for the rapidly developing sector associated with Cloud technology.
Mr. Lacey made the announcement of the new LPI/CIW program
while speaking at CeBIT 2013 in Hannover, Germany.
The combined LPI and Certification Partners program has the following
elements:
* delivery of the Linux Essentials exam through CIW Certification Testing Centers (CTC) locations and online
*Linux Essentials e-learning (self-study) and online delivery of the Linux Essentials exam through the CIW CTC network
* training (self-study) and online testing bundles for the CIW Internet Business Associate (IBA) and Linux Essentials programs
* training (self-study) and online testing bundles for the CIW Network Technology Associate (NTA) and Linux Essentials programs
Delivery of the Linux Essentials exam will commence
immediately with online Linux Essentials training to be available in
April 2013. Initially, the combined program will be available at select
locations in North America, Europe and the Middle East with other
regions to be added dependent on program demand.
For additional information on Linux Essentials and the CIW programs
please see the following:
Linux Essentials:
http://www.lpi.org/linux-certifications/introductory-program...
CIW NTA:
http://www.ciwcertified.com/Certifications/Web_Foundations_S...
CIW IBA:
http://www.ciwcertified.com/Certifications/Web_Foundations_S...
"Certification Partners is excited to offer the CIW Internet Business
Associate and Network Technology Associate certifications along with
LPI's new Linux Essentials certificate," said Certification Partners
President and Chief Certification Architect James Stanger, Ph.D.
"Designed for anyone who wants to begin learning essential cloud
computing and Linux knowledge, these certifications will give people the
opportunity to validate knowledge of technologies used in today's IT
workplace. Mr. Stanger added that Certification Partners is also
looking at in-classroom training opportunities of the combined program
for those academic and government organizations that require that type
of IT instruction.
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 350,000+ exams and
120,000+ 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 Certification Partners:
Certification Partners delivers industry-leading courseware,
certifications and training solutions to higher-education institutions,
corporations, associations, government agencies, non-profit
organizations and career-minded individuals. The company specializes in
information technology (IT) job skills with its premier CIW brand,
delivers essential workforce training with its LifeSkills certification
series, and offers a variety of job skills training internationally with
CertPRESS. Certification Partners products bring learners of all ages
the knowledge and skills essential to success in the modern workplace.
Certification Partners is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, with
satellite offices in Ireland and Japan, plus a worldwide reseller
network.
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