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Linux Professional Institute
FoundedOctober 25, 1999; 26 years ago (1999-10-25)
Type149(1), Income Tax Act (Canada), Non-profit organization
FocusIT qualification
Location
Products
  • Linux Essentials
  • Open Source Essentials
  • Security Essentials
  • Web Development Essentials
  • LPIC-1
  • LPIC-2
  • LPIC-3 300
  • LPIC-3 303
  • LPIC-3 304
  • LPIC-3 305
  • LPIC-3 306
  • DevOps Tools Engineer
  • BSD Specialist
Key people
  • G. Matthew Rice (Executive Director)
  • Uirá Ribeiro (Chairman of the board)
  • Brian Clemens (Vice-Chair)
  • Board members:
  • André Bermudes Casagrande
  • Simone Davide Bertulli
  • Sean Davis
  • Henrietta Dombrovskaya
  • Werner Fischer
  • Tiago Felipe Goncalves
  • Dorothy Gordon
  • Klaus Knopper
  • Michinori Nakahara
  • Ricardo Prudenciato
  • Jill Ratkevic
  • Jon "maddog" Hall (Chair Emeritus)
Websitewww.lpi.org

The Linux Professional Institute (LPI) is a non-profit organization with a global presence, offering certifications for Linux, BSD, and other open source software-based technologies. It was founded in October 1999 in Canada. LPI now has offices on six continents to coordinate certification and partnerships, and created a membership program[1] in 2020. According to LPI, it has certified over 350,000[2] professionals in 180 countries as of February 2026.

Certifications

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LPI's certification portfolio includes the Linux Essentials certificate, the multi-level Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC) program, BSD Specialist, DevOps Tools Engineer, and entry-level certificates covering Linux, web development, security, and open source concepts.[3]

Learning Materials

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In addition to certification programs, LPI publishes free online learning materials[4] through its LPI Learning platform. The materials are aligned with certification objectives and are available in multiple languages.

See also

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References

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  1. ↑ "Linux Professional Institute". LLPA | Leading Learning Partners Association. Retrieved May 20, 2025.
  2. ↑ "How To Choose Right LPI Certification In 2026 | Best Linux Cert". February 27, 2026. Retrieved July 27, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Summary of LPI Certifications". Linux Professional Institute (LPI). Retrieved July 27, 2026.
  4. ↑ Communications, L. P. I. (August 27, 2019). "New Portal For Learning Materials". Linux Professional Institute (LPI). Retrieved July 27, 2026.
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