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

• Free and Open Source Software

• Project Management Institute

• ISC²

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional

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