1. Linux Professional Institute LPI Overview - Why Should I Certify? Jim Lacey and Gen Narui, OCEO

2. Linux Professional Institute LPI Mission “To promote and certify essential skills on Linux and Open Source technologies through the global delivery of comprehensive, top quality, vendor-independent exams.”

3. Linux Professional Institute LPI Vision “Become recognized as the global leader in the certification of Linux professionals while advancing the Linux and Open Source movement through strategic partners, sponsorships, innovative programs and community development activities.”

4. Linux Professional Institute Program Overview Vendor-independent Two levels of certification for Linux Professionals (LPIC1, LPIC2) Quality assured through use of surveys, public participation, psychometrics, and NOCA* certification Available in many languages (including Portugese) in more than 7000 locations worldwide through Thomson Prometric and VUE centers PBT’s also available upon request Professional standards (LATP/LATM) Pre-requisites for SuSE/Novell and IBM certifications

5. Linux Professional Institute Exam Growth (Quarterly Comparison)

6. Linux Professional Institute Why Certify? Determine your skill level among peers Increase marketability of your skills Employer benchmark for hiring and promotion Expand career opportunities Sponsor organizations see value in certified professionals

7. Linux Professional Institute Why Certify with LPI? The Industry standard baseline certification Vendor-independent – Value transcends any distribution Fastest growing Linux certification More than 100,000 exams worldwide Supports Linux growth Sponsor Backing – Career potential

8. Linux Professional Institute LPI Sponsors

9. Linux Professional InstituteSummary LPI certification is becoming recognized as THE baseline standard Vendor-independent – Skills apply in any company More than 100,000 exams worldwide – Join the innovators of Linux Supports Linux growth – Promote your ability to create Sponsor Backing – Enhance and impact your career

10. Linux Professional Institute Contact Information Linux Professional Institute 116 Industry Street Toronto, Ontario M6M 4L8 416-769-0830 www.lpi.org