Welcome to the LPI Community
If you’re new to open source or been around like many of us here since the beginning, LPI would like to welcome you to our community.
We very much consider ourselves the open source ethos in a certification program. A community that traces its history to the very beginning of Linux.
Established as an international non-profit organization in October 1999 by the Linux community, LPI has since grown to be a global network of IT Professionals.
Our purpose? Enabling economic and creative opportunities for everybody by making open source knowledge and skills certification universally accessible.
There’s a cultural shift challenging the concept of ‘business as usual’. LPI and the open source movement positively plays into this, challenging the status quo in proprietary corporate ownership of code; as an alternative means of getting an education and skills recognition; in helping developing nations and their citizens succeed; and in knocking down barriers of entry for people and businesses. In short, leveling the economic playing field and providing access for all.
LPI is about the ideal of enabling economic and creative opportunities for everybody through open source adoption, knowledge, and skills certification.
Transferring economic ownership out of the hands of the few into the hands of the many. And in doing so, liberating people, and improving the quality of life for populations around the world.
Why not involve yourself in some of the social channels and information presented here? Take your shoes off. Get to know new people. Add to the conversation. But most of all enjoy yourself.
Your future’s open.
Get involved. Join the LPI community.
Events
November 7–8, 2025 University of Washington, Husky Union Building (HUB), Seattle, USA Linux Professional Institute (LPI) is proud to participate in SeaGL 2025 as an exhibitor and media partner. SeaGL (Seattle GNU/Linux Conference) is a community-focused, grassroots free/libre/open-source software event ... Read more
News
AUF Supports students with LPI Exam Vouchers
Toronto, 2025-09-11 — The Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF), a global network of universities and research institutions, is promoting the careers of 400 students by providing them with Linux Essentials exam vouchers from the Linux Professional Institute (LPI). These ... Read more
Blog
Denis’ Open Source Path: From Dead-End Jobs to Staff Plus Engineer
I’m Denis Rodrigues. I live in Brazil with my wife Priscila and our son Rafael. Today, I work as a Staff Plus Engineer at Banco Itaú, the largest bank in Latin America. My work involves complex systems, emerging technologies, and ... Read more
Regional Support and Offices
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Preparing for your exam
Here you can find everything you may need to prepare for you LPI certification.
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