Shape the Future of Open Source Professionals
Equip your students with valuable Linux and open source skills and industry-recognized certifications. Designed for schools and universities that offer IT-related courses, the LPI Academic Partner Program helps institutions lead in open-source education, boosting student job prospects and bridging the IT talent gap.
Who Can Apply?
The program is open to legal educational institutions that offer IT-related courses and are committed to integrating Linux and open source software into their curricula.
Whether you’re a school, college or university, if you’re passionate about preparing students for the real-world demands of today’s IT industry, this program is for you.
Requirements
To become an LPI Academic Partner, your institution must:
- Be a legally recognized educational institution.
- Commit to educating students on Linux and open source software.
- Certify a minimum number of students annually by purchasing a set number of certification exam vouchers.
- Incorporate LPI certification curricula into your courses.
- Maintain high academic standards aligned with LPI’s best practices.
- Promote the value of open-source skills and certifications to students and faculty.
Why Become an LPI Academic Partner?
Open source is already the present and the future of IT. There’s a huge demand for skilled professionals, with more than 80% of recruiters seeking open source talent. As an LPI Academic Partner, you’ll help fill this critical talent gap, enhance your students’ career prospects and increase your institution’s graduate enrollment.
What’s in It for You?
- Save Time and Resources: No need to create, deliver or grade exams — LPI’s globally recognized certification process handles it all for you.
- Free Learning Materials: Gain full access to high-quality, classroom-ready resources to support your teaching.
- Attract and Retain Students:
Stand out as an institution that prepares students for the workforce with recognized Linux and open source certifications. Offering industry-recognized certifications makes your programs more appealing to prospective students. Students value institutions that provide practical, career-focused skills. - Support for Educators: Provide free certification vouchers to teachers, instructors, and professors, enabling them to become certified and better equipped to teach open source technologies.
Benefits at a Glance
- Save Time: Eliminate the hassle of creating, delivering, and grading exams.
- Access Free Resources: Save time and resources with full access to LPI’s free, high-quality, classroom-ready learning materials.
- Enhance Your Curriculum: Integrate globally recognized certification syllabi into your courses.
- Boost Enrollment and Course Value: Attract students by aligning degrees with industry-recognized certifications that meet market demands.
- Empower Educators: Provide free certification opportunities for your faculty.
- Boost Visibility: Gain recognition as an LPI-authorized academic partner.
Join Us Today
By joining the LPI Academic Partner Program, you’ll enhance your institution’s reputation, give students a competitive edge in the job market, and position your institution as a leader in IT education, all while reducing the cost and hassle of creating, administering, and grading exams. Together, we can bridge the IT talent gap, equip students with essential skills, and shape the future of the open source industry.
Apply Now to become an LPI Academic Partner, empower the next generation of open-source professionals, and join the global open-source community!
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How to Apply
1. Submit your request for partnership
2. Our team will check whether you are eligible
3. Sign the agreement and enjoy the benefits
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