LPI Update: LPIC-2/LPIC-3 Changes, Linux "Jobs" and Events 1. Upcoming Changes to LPIC-2 and LPIC-3 Following extensive consultations with industry representatives and Linux professionals, LPI will make substantial changes to both LPIC-2 and LPIC-3 in the coming year. These include the following: - Move Capacity Planning and OpenLDAP server essentials out of LPIC-3 into LPIC-2 - Merge remaining 301/302 topics into a "new" 300 exam - the addition of new technologies into a "new" 300 exam - ability to obtain a LPIC-3 designation through successful completion of any one of the 300 level exams (i.e. the new "LPI-300" exam or the existing LPI-303 or LPI-304 exams) Please note the following: - Publication of new LPIC-2 exams (based on new objectives) will be available in the Spring of 2013 - Publication of the new LPI-300 exam (based on new objectives) will be available in the Summer of 2013 - Existing LPI-301 and LPI-302 exams will only be available until the end of 2013 - Existing holders of LPIC-3 certification (or the LPI-302 "speciality") will continue to have their certifications remain "active" as per LPI's recertification policy (#6 at http://www.lpi.org/linux-certifications/policies) Those preparing for their LPIC-2 and LPIC-3 certification exams are advised to do so as soon as possible before these expected changes take place later in 2013. For detailed information on the upcoming changes to LPIC-2 and LPIC-3 please see: http://wiki.lpi.org/wiki/LPIC2AndLPIC3ChangeProposalVersion3To4 2. LPI and Open Source "jobs" at oDesk LPI is pleased to introduce oDesk – the world’s largest and fastest growing online workplace -- which will provide LPI alumni access to hundreds of contract job opportunities. oDesk (https://www.odesk.com/) has invited LPI alumni to join select LPIC groups for potential contracting positions. Hundreds of Linux jobs are currently available, with companies across the globe using oDesk to find and hire IT pros. oDesk provides businesses with a secure and reliable platform to find, hire, and manage an online workforce. Contractors are guaranteed payment for hours logged on the oDesk platform. Once hired and paid, oDesk charges a fee equivalent to 10% of the total amount charged to your client. For more information on how oDesk works and how you may participate in an LPIC oDesk group see: https://cs.lpi.org/caf/Xamman/candidate_area/jobs_initiative 3. LPI @ SUSECon and the OpenSUSE Summit LPI invites everyone to join us at SUSECon and the OpenSUSE Summit September 18-23, Orlando, Florida. We will be hosting exam labs, information sessions and a booth during these upcoming events. For more information see: http://www.lpi.org/news/lpi-hosts-exam-labs-susecon-201 Please note that special conference discounts are available for these events for anyone with a registered LPI ID. Please contact LPI at info@lpi.org if you are interested in obtaining conference discounts. 4. LPI @ Ohio LinuxFest Please join LPI representatives at the 10th Anniversary Ohio LinuxFest, September 28-30, 2012 (Columbus, Ohio). In addition to our regular promotional exam labs, LPI will also host featured speaking sessions and an information booth. For more information see: http://ohiolinux.org/certs -- Scott Lamberton Director of Communications Linux Professional Institute http://www.lpi.org slamberton@lpi.org +1-905-269-0862
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