LPI Offers Certification Testing at LinuxWorld and NetworkWorld Canada, April 24-26, 2006.
(Toronto, Ontario, April 19, 2006) – The Linux Professional Institute (LPI), (http://www.lpi.org), the world's premier Linux certification organization will provide certification testing during the LinuxWorld and NetworkWorld Canada Conference & Expo, April 24-26, 2006 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (North Building), Toronto, Canada. Paid conference delegates will receive their certification testing free as part of their conference fee (a $150 US value) while those attending the trade show will be able to take the exams at a discounted fee of $50 CDN. LPI exams will be offered on Tuesday, April 25th at 12:15 pm to 2:15 pm and Wednesday, April 26th at 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Both LPIC-1 exams will be offered so that candidates will have the opportunity of earning their first LPI Professional certification. Exam candidates must pre-register on the LPI website at https://www.lpi.org/en/register.html to receive a LPI identification number and must bring valid photo identification and their LPI ID number to the exam events. LPI will also host an information booth in the exhibition area during LinuxWorld and NetworkWorld Canada. Conference delegates and trade show attendees are invited to meet with LPI representatives at Booth # 706. LPI alumni who wish to receive a 25% discount on all conference packages should contact events_at_lpi.org to obtain a registration code for online registration until April 23, 2006. Similarily those wishing to attend the trade show only have until April 23, 2006 to receive free trade show admission at https://www.exporeg.com/lwnw/. LPI will also host a volunteer information meeting for all those interested in assisting with the development of LPI certification exams on Wednesday, April 26, 2006 from 4:15 pm. to 9 p.m. in Room 250D of the North Building of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. LinuxWorld & NetworkWorld Canada Conference & Expo 2006 (http://www.lwnwexpo.plumcom.ca/) features the latest in strategic technology and this year's event will draw a host of key figures in the IT community, from forward-thinking users to decision-making executives. The Linux Professional Institute (LPI) is an internationally recognized, vendor-independent organization advocating and assisting the professional use of Linux, Open Source and Free Software, through the certification of Linux professionals. Established as a non-profit organization in 1999, LPI is community based and supported. LPI’s certification program is delivered worldwide in seven languages. The organization has delivered over 100,000 LPIC-1 and LPIC-2 exams and 30,000 certifications, globally, since the program’s inception. -- 30 -- About Linux Professional Institute: The Linux Professional Institute (LPI) develops professional certification for the Linux operating system, independent of software vendors or training providers. Established as an international non-profit organization in 1999 by the Linux community, LPI develops accessible, internationally-recognized certification programs which have earned the respect of vendors, employers and administrators. LPI's activities involve hundreds of volunteers and professionals throughout the world in many different capacities, and the group encourages active public involvement through mailing lists and its website at www.lpi.org. LPI's multi-level program of exams is administered globally through Pearson VUE and Prometric testing centers. LPI's major financial sponsors are Platinum Sponsors IBM, Linux Journal, Linux Magazine, Novell, SGI, and TurboLinux as well as Gold Sponsors, Hewlett-Packard and IDG. Media contact: Scott Lamberton Director of Communications Linux Professional Institute Email: scottl_at_lpi.org Web: http://www.lpi.org Telephone: +1-416-666-1574 _______________________________________________ Linux Professional Institute media mailing list Contact: Scott Lamberton, Director of Communications Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Telephone: +1-416-666-1574 To Subscribe or unsubscribe send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with "media unsubsribe"; in the subject line or do so directly at: http://list.lpi.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/media _______________________________________________ lpi-announce mailing list [email protected] http://list.lpi.org/mailman/listinfo/lpi-announce
