Hi Guys,
I’m thinking about taking some kind of Linux certification, and I’m wondering if any of you have done this and what views/advice can you give.
I’m interested in taking the Ubuntu certification, primarily because that’s the distro I’m most familiar with, yet I’d still class myself as a “beginner” user ( I can install software, work my around the terminal etc etc)
I’ve read that you need to take LPI 101, 102, and 199 for this, but I’ve also read that the UCP is somewhat of a gimmick compared to the Red Hat certifications
Are these qualifications recognised well, i.e. did they help you with new jobs in the past?
I’d love to hear any advice you can give regarding Linux certifications. I don’t get to use Linux as much as I would like to, so I’m hoping these will provide me with some incentive to “knuckle down” and get on with it :)
James Elsey Junior Developer
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I’m interested in taking the Ubuntu certification, primarily because that’s the distro I’m most familiar with, yet I’d still class myself as a “beginner” user ( I can install software, work my around the terminal etc etc)
I’ve read that you need to take LPI 101, 102, and 199 for this, but I’ve also read that the UCP is somewhat of a gimmick compared to the Red Hat certifications
Are these qualifications recognised well, i.e. did they help you with new jobs in the past?
Where I work, an Ubuntu certification would be a minor plus point, but taking LPI, particularly if you took it through past UK affiliate OpenForumEurope, would raise some questions about why you are supporting such dodgy organisations.
(A few years ago, OFE's leaders campaigned in favour of software patents, see http://perens.com/Articles/Taylor while LPI still says it "seeks to become recognized as the global leader in the certification of Linux professionals". In practical terms and my experience a few years ago, that meant destroying all other qualifications and promoting LPI's Xamnet vapourware.)
Is it possible to take LPI with free and open source software now?
Who is this new LPI-UK.org? Their domain registration info is hidden and LPI (UK) Ltd is marked as dissolved at companieshouse.gov.uk (but I'm getting "Server Busy We are currently experiencing unusually high volumes of usage and are unable to satisfy your request. Please try again. Error Code: 777" messages from the search just now).
In general, demonstration is always beter than certification for GNU/Linux work.
Hope that helps,
On Wed, Mar 04, 2009 at 10:46:24AM +0000, MJ Ray wrote:
Who is this new LPI-UK.org? Their domain registration info is hidden and LPI (UK) Ltd is marked as dissolved at companieshouse.gov.uk (but
All I know is that they took details gathered from a Linux expo and then signed me up to a new mailing list without getting my permission first.
Thanks Adam
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