The Linux Professional Institute (LPI), the world’s premier Linux certification
organization and its East African affiliate, LPI-East Africa will
host a ‘Linux Essential’ exam lab during Software Freedom Day (SFD) on Saturday,
September 1st ,2012 at the Strathmore University in Nairobi.
LPI-East Africa will
also co-sponsor an ‘Open Source Development Challenge’ during the event with the
Linux Professional Association of Kenya.
Software Freedom Day is a globally recognized and
long-established public advocacy event for Free and Open Source Software.
The Linux Essentials’ program and its’ corresponding “Certificate
of Achievement” defines the basic knowledge required to competently use a
desktop or mobile device using a Linux Operating System. For more on Linux
Essentials visit http://www.lpi.org/linux-certifications/introductory-program...
The Linux Essentials’ exam lab will be during SFD at 2 pm,
and the exam will cost about US $65 (approx. Sh 5,500). In order to take the
exam, candidates must register for an LPI ID at: https://cs.lpi.org/caf/Xamman/register
Prior to SFD, LPI-East Africa will also host a four-day
workshop on Linux Essentials to assist exam candidates to prepare for the exam.
Training workshop fees will include a free training manual and the cost of the
Linux Essentials' exam. Further information and registration for both the exam
lab and training workshop can be found at: http://www.lpakenya.org
The "Open Source Developers Challenge" on August 31st
is targeted at students who are developing software applications and solutions
using Open Source tools. Students will present their projects to a conference
audience, where a panel of judges will evaluate and rank the projects according
to set criteria. The challenge is open to students in all universities and
tertiary training institutions where they are studying Computer Science and
other related courses. Challenge winners will receive such prizes as laptops,
smart phones, LPI exam vouchers, and LPIC-1 training manuals. For more
information on the "Open Source Developers Challenge" visit: http://www.lpakenya.org
Long time LPI supporter and Open Source advocate Jon “maddog”
Hall will deliver the SFD keynote at Strathmore University. Other distinguished
guests at SFD will include senior leaders in government, academia, and members
of the local business community.
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 5 continents and is distributed worldwide in multiple
languages at over 5000 testing locations. Since 1999, LPI has delivered over
300000 exams and 100000 LPIC certifications around the world.
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.
Adapted from: Linux Professional Institute – News
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