The exams cover a range of different Linux based topics. The exams are available in almost every country in the world, and are translated into a number of different languages.
The exams are primarily multiple choice questions, with some written answers. These are either taken using a computer based system, or using a paper based exam.
The organisation encourages active community participation in creating and updating exams. Anyone can use the exam Objectives Development wiki, or the Exam Development Mailing List to participate in the creation of new exams and the update of the existing ones.
The exams are distribution-neutral, requiring a general knowledge of Linux rather than specifics about a certain distribution. This is shown in the way that the exams deal with the differing package management formats .deb and .rpm. In earlier versions of the test one of these was chosen by the candidate; in the current version the candidate is expected to know both formats.
LPI is committed to the development of a global standard in Linux certification. We believe that such a certification program must meet the requirements of both IT professionals and the organizations that would employ them. To achieve this goal we have adopted an open, rigorous, and consultative development process which uses both volunteer and hired resources. Our development process is widely recognized and endorsed and has met the strict requirements of independent certification authorities.
The LPI Certification Program is:
Designed by a community of Linux professionals, volunteers, vendors and educators
Challenging: if you don't know the subjects you won't pass
Accessible and available at thousands of test centres around the world or at special events
Of high quality: relying on critical input from numerous Linux experts and employing scientific and industry-recognized psychometric processes
Distribution-neutral: verifying knowledge on any standard Linux system
Relevant: surveying thousands to determine the skills that need to be tested
Training-vendor independent: encouraging a variety of methods and approaches to test preparation
Supported and sponsored by a large number of Linux companies and projects
A certification the Linux community can respect and be proud of
The exams are primarily multiple choice questions, with some written answers. These are either taken using a computer based system, or using a paper based exam.
The organisation encourages active community participation in creating and updating exams. Anyone can use the exam Objectives Development wiki, or the Exam Development Mailing List to participate in the creation of new exams and the update of the existing ones.
The exams are distribution-neutral, requiring a general knowledge of Linux rather than specifics about a certain distribution. This is shown in the way that the exams deal with the differing package management formats .deb and .rpm. In earlier versions of the test one of these was chosen by the candidate; in the current version the candidate is expected to know both formats.
LPI is committed to the development of a global standard in Linux certification. We believe that such a certification program must meet the requirements of both IT professionals and the organizations that would employ them. To achieve this goal we have adopted an open, rigorous, and consultative development process which uses both volunteer and hired resources. Our development process is widely recognized and endorsed and has met the strict requirements of independent certification authorities.
The LPI Certification Program is:
Designed by a community of Linux professionals, volunteers, vendors and educators
Challenging: if you don't know the subjects you won't pass
Accessible and available at thousands of test centres around the world or at special events
Of high quality: relying on critical input from numerous Linux experts and employing scientific and industry-recognized psychometric processes
Distribution-neutral: verifying knowledge on any standard Linux system
Relevant: surveying thousands to determine the skills that need to be tested
Training-vendor independent: encouraging a variety of methods and approaches to test preparation
Supported and sponsored by a large number of Linux companies and projects
A certification the Linux community can respect and be proud of