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
LPI Media Partner at Angola–SA Open Source Hackathon 2025
June 14–15, 2025 Online Linux Professional Institute (LPI) is proud to support the Angola–SA Open Source Hackathon 2025 as a Media Partner. The event is co-organized by the Angola Open Source Community (AOSC) and Geekulcha, with a focus on building, ... Read more
News
Free LPI Exam Retake With Pearson VUE
Toronto, 2025-05-01 — Linux Professional Institute (LPI) is excited to participate in the free exam retake campaign, initiated by its global exam partner Pearson VUE. The limited-time offer gives candidates a second chance to succeed – at no additional cost. ... Read more
Blog
Neon AI: An Open Source, Privacy-Centered Voice Assistant
This interview is part of our ongoing series celebrating the versatility of FOSS technologies and their role in shaping diverse aspects of our lives. From advancing life-saving initiatives to enriching our everyday interactions, open source projects demonstrate the far-reaching potential ... Read more
Regional Support and Offices
LPI works with organizations around the world to ensure the growth and adoption of Linux, open source and Free Software. Learn more
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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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