Linux Professional Institute

Linux Professional Institute
FoundedOctober 25, 1999; 26 years ago (1999-10-25)
Type149(1), Income Tax Act (Canada), Non-profit organization
LocationToronto, Ontario, Canada
Products
  • Linux Essentials
  • Open Source Essentials
  • Security Essentials
  • Web Development Essentials
  • LPIC-1
  • LPIC-2
  • LPIC-3 300
  • LPIC-3 303
  • LPIC-3 304
  • LPIC-3 305
  • LPIC-3 306
  • DevOps Tools Engineer
  • BSD Specialist
Key people
  • G. Matthew Rice (Executive Director)
  • Uirá Ribeiro (Chairman of the board)
  • Brian Clemens (Vice-Chair)
  • Board members:
  • André Bermudes Casagrande
  • Simone Davide Bertulli
  • Sean Davis
  • Henrietta Dombrovskaya
  • Werner Fischer
  • Tiago Felipe Goncalves
  • Dorothy Gordon
  • Klaus Knopper
  • Michinori Nakahara
  • Ricardo Prudenciato
  • Jill Ratkevic
  • Jon "maddog" Hall (Chair Emeritus)
Websitewww.lpi.org

The Linux Professional Institute (LPI) is a non-profit organization with a global presence, offering certifications for Linux, BSD, and other open source software-based technologies. It was founded in October 1999 in Canada. LPI now has offices on six continents to coordinate certification and partnerships, and created a membership program in 2020. According to LPI, it has certified over 350,000 professionals in 180 countries as of February 2026.

Certifications

LPI's certification portfolio includes the Linux Essentials certificate, the multi-level Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC) program, BSD Specialist, DevOps Tools Engineer, and entry-level certificates covering Linux, web development, security, and open source concepts.

Learning Materials

In addition to certification programs, LPI publishes free online learning materials through its LPI Learning platform. The materials are aligned with certification objectives and are available in multiple languages.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Linux Professional Institute". LLPA | Leading Learning Partners Association. Retrieved May 20, 2025.
  2. ↑ "How To Choose Right LPI Certification In 2026 | Best Linux Cert". February 27, 2026. Retrieved July 27, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Summary of LPI Certifications". Linux Professional Institute (LPI). Retrieved July 27, 2026.
  4. ↑ Communications, L. P. I. (August 27, 2019). "New Portal For Learning Materials". Linux Professional Institute (LPI). Retrieved July 27, 2026.