Linux Professional Institute (LPI) at FrOSCon 2026, Discounted Paper-Based Exams

• August 15-16, 2026
• Sankt Augustin, Germany
• Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg

Linux Professional Institute (LPI) is pleased to participate in FrOSCon 2026, one of Germany’s most important community-driven open source conferences.

FrOSCon brings together 3,500+ attendees, including IT professionals, students, educators, business leaders, and hobbyists, for two days of talks, workshops, and community networking. The event is free and open to the public.

LPI Booth and Quiz

Visit the LPI booth for information about our certifications, learning materials, and the new DevOps Tools Engineer 2.0 certification. Learn about becoming an LPI Partner, Member, or Approved Trainer.

Join our quiz competition for a chance to win a Thomas-Krenn Edge4Go System (provided by Thomas-Krenn.AG), a large plush Tux, and books from Rheinwerk Verlag.

Paper-Based Exam Sessions with Special Pricing

LPI will offer paper-based certification exams at discounted rates, made possible by our valued Channel Partners Open Source Certification GmbH (OSC) and Werner Fischer.

Discounted exam pricing (paper-based exams only):

• €70 for Linux Essentials, Web Development Essentials, Security Essentials, and Open Source Essentials
• €110 for all professional-level certification exams (LPIC-1, LPIC-2, LPIC-3, DevOps Tools Engineer, BSD Specialist)

This represents a 40% discount on standard pricing, sponsored by our partners.

Exam sessions:

• Saturday, August 15, 10:30 (Registration from 10:00)
• Saturday, August 15, 14:30 (Registration from 14:00)
• Sunday, August 16, 10:30 (Registration from 10:00)

Exams are held in Room B118. Since seats are limited, pre-registration is recommended, though walk-ins will be accommodated if space allows.

Exam requirements:

• Arrive at the meeting point 30 minutes before exam start
• Be in the exam room 15 minutes before exam start
• Bring government-issued photo ID (passport, ID card, or driver’s license)
• Bring LPI ID and exam fee in cash

Available exams: Linux Essentials, Web Development Essentials, Security Essentials (English and German), Open Source Essentials (English only), LPIC-1, LPIC-2 (English and German), LPIC-3, DevOps Tools Engineer, BSD Specialist (English only).

LPI representatives Björn Schönewald, Michael Gisbers, Dirk Streubel, and Reiner Brandt will be on site throughout the event.

PBT Event Registration
[Registration form follows]