The Linux Professional Institute’s Linux Essentials Program

摘要

With youth unemployment around the world holding at crisis levels, the new Linux Essentials Program from the Linux Professional Institute (LPI) couldn’t come at a more auspicious time. The new certification program, consisting of an exam and Certificate of Achievement, introduces new users and youth to Linux and open-source software. The program’s main topics include the Linux community, careers in open source, popular operating systems, important applications, licensing issues and the basics of the command line, files and scripts. Other program elements include regional links to employment and apprenticeship programs; support for skills competitions, such as Worldskills International; and support for teacher collaboration and sharing of learning exercises. A “low-stakes” exam is available on-line either through the LPI or Internet-based testing via partners. Linux Essentials currently is available at select LPI affiliate locations and IT events in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.