Linux Professional Institute
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| Founded | October 25, 1999 |
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| Type | 149(1), Income Tax Act (Canada), Non-profit organization |
| Focus | IT qualification |
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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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "Linux Professional Institute". LLPA | Leading Learning Partners Association. Retrieved May 20, 2025.
- ↑ "How To Choose Right LPI Certification In 2026 | Best Linux Cert". February 27, 2026. Retrieved July 27, 2026.
- ↑ "Summary of LPI Certifications". Linux Professional Institute (LPI). Retrieved July 27, 2026.
- ↑ Communications, L. P. I. (August 27, 2019). "New Portal For Learning Materials". Linux Professional Institute (LPI). Retrieved July 27, 2026.
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