"...LPI does not believe that certification is a blanket solution for Linux (or any other operating system for that matter). In our considered opinion there is no substitute for experience! "
The above quote comes from FAQ 1.5 at http://www.lpi.org/en/lpi/english/certification/faq/1_general Since it's out of context I include the full FAQ below. I'm not an IT professional nor am I an IT Trainer. I work in customer service and I couldn't be happier that there is now self-study material available for LPIC-3. I am grateful to IBM DeveloperWorks in this regard. I am asked constantly for this kind of resource and besides pointing to the exam objectives haven't had this kind of thing. Now I do. I used to have the same problem for LPIC-2 (I've been with LPI for 4 years)--thankfully on this latter point this is becoming less of an issue everyday. I've just returned from IT360. It used to be LinuxWorld Toronto. A very interesting phenomenon has been the sudden increase/interest in the number of people pursuing LPIC-2 along with those entering our certification track intent on pursuing ALL three levels of certification. I've not seen anything like it in years of IT shows. LPI has always valued experience and knowledge over the pursuit of accreditation in itself--as the FAQ demonstrates below. However, sometimes we need to be responsive to the market. There was--and continues to be an industry demand for this higher level of certification--and the supportive resources that go along with that. I very much welcome those that participate in that process and are voluntarily responsive to the needs of those IT professionals who embrace our program. Ian--thanks for putting up the url ;-) scott* 1.5. I've worked with a lot of "certified" people and haven't been impressed with their competence. What do you say to this type of criticism?* First of all LPI does not believe that certification is a blanket solution for Linux (or any other operating system for that matter). In our considered opinion there is no substitute for experience! That said, people do have to start somewhere and that is the biggest fallacy in the overall perception of certificate programs. There is a profound difference between a certification holder or non-certificationholder with 5 years of Linux experience and a certification holder with 6 months of experience with Linux. Depending on the talents of the individuals in question that difference could be huge. However that is not necessarily a shortfall of the certificate program but rather hiring situations where non-experienced people are expected to perform at the same level as their more experienced colleagues.,LPI believes that, as in all things, people's individual talent, skill and work ethic will ultimately determine their success in the IT field. Nevertheless, LPI certifications will provide potential employers with a standard to measure the technical quality and competence of a given candidate. The rest is up to the candidate.. -- Scott Lamberton Director of Communications Linux Professional Institute Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: http://www.lpi.org Telephone: +1-416-666-1574
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