LPI Academy Presents Linux Essentials - A Deep Dive
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The presentation provides information about the Linux Professional Institute's (LPI) Academy program, which helps instructors teach courses aligned with LPI's Linux certifications. Key aspects of the Academy include free instructor training, recommended course content and labs, and exam vouchers. The document focuses on LPI's Linux Essentials certification, which can be completed in a single semester and introduces fundamental Linux concepts. Instructors are encouraged to join the Academy to gain access to resources for teaching the Linux Essentials course and preparing students for the certification exam.
LPI Academy Presents Linux Essentials - A Deep Dive
- 1. The LPI Academy Linux Essentials Deep Dive Presents - Ross Brunson – Director of Membership -- LPI
- 2. The Linux Professional Institute ___ Certification Landscape ___ Joining LPI’s Academy Program ___ Courseware/Curriculum Options ___ Access to Lab Time ___ Exams and Objectives ___ Resources
- 3. The Linux Professional Institute
- 4. Who is LPI? LPI is dedicated to the workforce development of Linux and Open Source professionals. Our certifications put students on life-long, lucrative career path
- 6. Certifications Linux Essentials LPIC 1 LPIC 2 LPIC 3 LPIC 3 Electives LPI LE LPI 101 LPI 102 LPI 201 LPI 202 LPI 301 LPI 302 LPI 303 LPI 304 More info More info More info More info More info Entry Level Junior Level Advanced Level Senior Level Specialty Areas Certificate Program Professional Certification Professional Certification Professional Certification Professional Certification 0-12 Months 1-2 Years 2-3 Years 3+ Years 3+ Years Installed/Desktop Servers/Small Site Small/Medium Site Enterprise-Wide Enterprise-Wide
- 7. Linux Essentials is the Certificate that all budding I.T. workers need to show employers they have begun the Linux skills path.
- 8. Joining LPI’s Academy Program
- 9. LPI Academy Program Our Mission: We make it eas(ier) for instructors to teach Linux courses that align to industry certifications. Key Benefits: • • • • Free Train the Trainer sessions Real world labs from LPI and NDG Course content recommendations Help aligning courses to certifications
- 10. LPI Academy Courses Linux Essentials • Entry Level Certificate of Achievement • 0-12 Months Linux Experience • Single Semester, easiest to implement Linux+ Powered by LPI • Junior Level Professional Certification • 12-24 Months Linux Experience • Two Semesters, 1 exam per
- 11. Steps to Join the LPI Academy 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Read the LPI Academy Online Agreement LPI sends the LPI Academy Welcome Email Have Instructors register online LPI sends Instructor Next Steps Email Instructor studies and takes exam(s) Select courseware Schedule Classes
- 12. Academy Sign Up Join the LPI Academy: www.lpi.org/academy Benefits include: • Instructor Support • Website Listing • PR and Marketing opportunities
- 14. Instructor Sign Up See Academy Welcome Email for link and details Benefits include: • Instructor support materials • Free exam voucher(s) • 30 days of NDG NETLAB+ virtual lab access • Two free skills webinars • Access to Google Group Forum
- 17. Where Are You Now? Where is your program currently? • Existing Linux/UNIX Program • Piloting Linux this year/next • Still unconvinced/shopping
- 18. Where Are You Now? Existing Linux/UNIX Program • • • Most introductory Linux/UNIX programs cover 90%+ of the Linux Essentials objectives Adding Linux Essentials significantly increases a course’s value to students/employers Use our handy LPI Certification Mapping Matrix to compare and plan your course enhancement Note: You can use any current distribution to teach Linux Essentials.
- 19. Where Are You Now? Piloting Linux this year/next • • • Have you chosen curriculum? Do you currently have an option for lab access for other technologies/disciplines? Will you have students who require after-hours or offline/ online access to labs and curriculum?
- 20. Don’t Have Curriculum? Wiley/Sybex’s LPI Series Complete set of Support Materials ~ Course Syllabus Complete Slides Sample Exercises Test Prep Questions Note: Your Academy welcome email gives you all the necessary links to resources!
- 21. Already Have Curriculum? The Academy is modular, your curricula here… Your Local Support Materials ~ One Two Three Four Note: Your Local Academy welcome email can give Academy customers local details
- 22. Want More Options? The LPI Marketplace is our curated location where you can find the latest and most up-to-date: • • • • • Courseware Books Test Prep Vouchers and more!
- 23. Access to Linux Labs
- 24. Linux Labs NDG supports labs for: • Linux Essentials (coming in November) • Linux+/LPIC-1 www.netdevgroup.com
- 26. Linux Essentials LPI’s Introductory Certificate of Achievement • • • • Excellent Introduction to Linux/Open Source Fits well into a single semester Easiest to Implement Simple Lab setup: • Can be run using a Live CD • Benefits from dedicated VM/hardware • Several affordable courseware choices
- 27. Linux Essentials To secure the Certificate of Achievement in Linux Essentials, you should be able to demonstrate a (n): • • • • • • Understands the basic concepts of processes, programs and the components of an Operating System. Has a basic knowledge of computer hardware Demonstrates a knowledge of Open Source Applications in the Workplace as they relate to Closed Source equivalents. Understands navigation systems on a Linux Desktop and where to go for help. Has a rudimentary ability to work on the command line and with files. Can use a basic command line editor.
- 28. Linux Essentials Overview of Topics • Linux Community and a Career in Open Source • Finding Your Way on a Linux System • The Power of the Command Line • The Linux Operating System • Security and File Permissions Linux Essentials Detailed Objectives: • http://www.lpi.org/linux-certifications/introductoryprograms/linux-essentials/overview
- 29. Resources
- 32. Call to Action Join the *free* LPI Academy Program You’ll get a welcome email with: • Links to content options • Link for Instructor Registration