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(Sacramento, CA, USA: June 19, 2012) The Linux Professional Institute
(LPI), the world's premier Linux certification organization
(http://www.lpi.org), announced that volunteers from throughout Europe,
the Middle East and Africa completed the beta testing of LPI's new
Linux Essentials exam--an innovative program measuring foundational
knowledge in Linux and Open Source Software. Targeted at new technology
users, the Linux Essentials program is set to be adopted by schools,
educational authorities, training centers and others commencing in June
2012.
"The response from educators, students and other members of the Open
Source community in assisting LPI with the development of the Linux
Essentials program has exceeded even our most optimistic expectations.
This confirms our research of the need for an entry-level "Certificate
of Achievement" measuring foundational knowledge in Linux and Open
Source Software. All volunteers who assisted LPI with this crucial stage
of exam development are "heroes" in our eyes," said Jim Lacey, president
and CEO of LPI. Mr. Lacey went on to explain that beta exams enable
psychometricians to evaluate exam question quality and set the passing
score which requires a large pool of volunteer test takers.
LPI began recruiting volunteer "heroes" for the beta process in April
2012 (modelled after the Linux Essentials' mascot--the "avenger"
penguin--see: http://www.lpi.org/blog/be-linux-essentials-hero). To
date close to 700 people have taken the beta test version of the Linux
Essentials exam--for its psychometric purposes LPI required 400
volunteer test takers.
Participant Highlights:
Birmingham City University (BCU), Birmingham, UK: On Monday May 21st,
24 students from the School of Computing, Telecommunications and
Networks, Faculty of Technology, Engineering and Environment, BCU were
the world's first beta test takers of the Linux Essentials exam.
Faculty members Chris Maguire and Stephen Murphy, in cooperation with
LPI-UK, led the exam sessions. BCU faculty have also been actively
involved in developing exam questions for the Linux Essentials program.
During LinuxTag 20 people participated in the first Linux Essentials
exam preparation course led by courseware author Michael Gisbers from
Open Source Press
(www.opensourcepress.de/index.php?26&backPID=178&tt_products=354) and
longtime LPI volunteer Dimitrios Bogiatzoules. Over 60 people
participated in the Linux Essentials beta exams at LinuxTag.
Jos, Nigeria: 71 people participated in a day long session of Linux
Essentials' beta exams. Students of various ages and educational
background had prepared for the beta exams through a special course
provided by Nignux Technologies - a local Linux and Open Source IT
company. Those participating braved inclement weather in a city that has
been the location of "turbulent times in months past"--see an online
report at: http://answerpot.com/showthread.php?3579279-Linux+Essentials+%22Heroes%22
Linux Essentials' beta exams were also held in other locations in
Nigeria within the states of Oyo, Lagos, and Ogun.
"Linux for Bulgarians", Sofia, Bulgaria: during this annual national
event of Linux professionals in Bulgaria over 20 volunteers wrote beta
Linux Essentials exams through a new online system of exam delivery
developed by LPI and long time LPI affiliate L’Agence universitaire de
la Francophonie (AUF). See: http://www.lpi-francophonie.org/spip.php?article265
LPI Marketplace: LPI recently launched an online resource for Linux
educational content. One of the featured products at LPI Marketplace is
the first published exam preparation book for Linux Essentials: "Linux
Essentials" by Roderick W. Smith of Sybex: http://www.lpimarketplace.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=978-1-118-10679-2
Other Linux Essentials' beta exam locations in May/June 2012:
Germany: Munich, Stuttgart, Tettnang, Wurzburg
Switzerland: Winterthur
Italy: Rome, Orvieta
Iran: Isfahan State and Tehran
Oman: Oman University
Lebanon: Beirut
Tunisia: Tunis
The Linux Essentials program is in the final stage of development--a
modified Angoff study with Subject Matter Experts (SME) has just
recently been held in Utrecht, the Netherlands. A modified Angoff study
provides psychometric staff with additional data to validate questions
and assist in setting the passing score for the exam. For more
information on this final step towards exam publication see: http://www.lpi.org/linux-certifications/structure/exam-creation
The Linux Essentials exam will be available at the end of June 2012 in
Europe, the Middle East and Africa and in other nations around the world
in 2013. A full description of Linux Essentials is available at: http://www.lpi.org/linuxessentials
Individuals and organizations interested in participating in the Linux
Essentials program may email LPI at:
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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 five continents and is
distributed worldwide in multiple languages at more than 7,000 testing
locations. Since 1999, LPI has delivered over 300,000 exams and 100,000
LPIC certifications around the world.
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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.
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