CompTIA, the Computing Technology Industry Association, has announced that it will add a Linux certification to its existing suite of vendor-neutral certification programs.
CompTIA is a world renowned developer of standards for the converging computing and communications market, with existing A+, Network+, Certified Document Imaging Architech and i-Net+ certifications.
"The industry asked CompTIA to develop Linux+ based on our tremendous record of success in certification development," says Adrian Schofield, International Sales & Marketing Director for CompTIA. "Sair Linux was the first company to make the commitment to join CompTIA in the development of Linux+. Partnering with the Linux Professional Institute (LPI) and Sair, CompTIA will bring Caldera and other major industry vendors and customers together to create a globally accepted benchmark certification for Linux. Growth rates are being fueled by ASPs and ISPs which are using it as a cost-effective web server/application server platform. We expect Linux+ to be the entry point for a number of higher level Linux certification programs."
"Caldera Systems and its OpenLearning Program enthusiastically support this initiative to provide industry-wide baseline Linux+ certification," says Steven R. Wright, OpenLearning Program Manager. "Caldera Systems is the leader in the development, deployment and management of Linux-based specialized servers and Internet-access devices which extend the eBusiness infrastructure. We believe that offering a baseline Linux+ certification through CompTIA will broaden the interest in and availability of Linux training and certification in the industry," he says.
"We believe in the value of certification standards that are independent of both software vendors and training providers and see this new entry-level Linux+ program as an excellent pathway for newcomers to Linux, especially if they are coming from a Windows environment," says Dan York, president of the Linux Professional Institute. "We recognize the business opportunities for Linux as an OS option and the crucial role that training standards and skills benchmarks will play in ensuring adoption of Linux. We look forward to seeing Linux+ grow the pool of people who can support this emerging community," he says.
"The Linux+ initiative represents the industry`s recognition of the value of free-to-use, open source software," says Tobin Maginnis, president of Sair Linux. "This collective effort demonstrates the acceptance of shared intellectual property as a model for software professionals. The demand for certified Linux and GNU IT professionals is growing at an incredible rate, and the industry has demanded an entry-level certification. CompTIA has proven its leadership in certification and is the most capable umbrella organization to provide the industry with an entry-level Linux certification."
CompTIA expects a high level of interest and additional significant partnerships as Linux+ development gets underway. Linux+ certification is expected to launch in the first half of 2001.
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Caldera Systems, Inc.
Caldera Systems Inc. is a "Linux for eBusiness" technology leader in developing and marketing successful Linux-based business solutions, including its award-winning OpenLinux, NetWare for Linux, Linux technical training, certification and support -- with free 30-day phone support and on-site consulting. Caldera OpenLearning Providers offer exceptional distribution-neutral Linux training and certification based on Linux Professional Institute (LPI(TM)) certification standards. Caldera Systems supports the open source community and is a leader in, and advocate of Linux Standard Base (LSB(TM)) and LPI(TM). Caldera, Inc. was founded in 1994. Caldera Systems Inc. was created in 1998 to develop Linux-based business solutions. Based in Orem, UT, Caldera Systems has offices and 800+ resellers worldwide. For more information, see www.calderasystems.com or in the US call 888-GO-Linux (888-465-4689).
LPI
The Linux Professional Institute is a community project to develop professional certification for the Linux operating system that is independent of both software vendors and training providers.
Established as a nonprofit organization focused on defining distribution-neutral and vendor-neutral certification standards, LPI involves a unique blend of hundreds of volunteers and professionals in many different capacities and encourages public involvement through mailing lists and its Web site of www.lpi.org. LPI`s multi-level program of exams is administered globally through test centers operated by Virtual University Enterprises (VUE), a division of NCS. Major financial sponsorship of LPI is through Platinum Sponsors including Caldera Systems, IBM, Linuxcare, Maxspeed, SGI, SuSE Linux AG and TurboLinux as well as the Gold Sponsors Hewlett-Packard and Wave Technologies. More information can be obtained at http://www.lpi.org
Sair Linux, Inc.
Sair Linux, Inc. is the world`s leading provider of Linux and GNU training materials and certification examinations. Sair produces web-based and retail book self-study guides, corporate training kits and certification examinations for the Sair Linux and GNU Certification program. Sair Linux and GNU Certification is a multi-level program consisting of objectives and competencies, coordinated with multiple forms of training materials and examinations based upon an industry accepted and peer reviewed Knowledge Matrix. Sair training materials are available globally through Sair Accredited Centers for Education (ACEs). Sair Linux and GNU Certification exams are available globally through Thomson Prometric`s 2,400 testing centers. Sair Linux, Inc. is a subsidiary of Wave Technologies International. More information is available at http://www.linuxcertification.com
CompTIA
CompTIA, the Computing Technology Industry Association, is a not-for-profit trade association of more than 10,000 companies and professional IT members in the rapidly converging computing and communications market. CompTIA has members in more than 50 countries and provides a unified voice for the industry in the areas of standards (including e-commerce), vendor-neutral certification, service metrics, and public policy. More than a quarter of a million individuals worldwide have earned CompTIA certifications in PC service, networking, document imaging, and Internet. CompTIA is headquartered in the Chicago area. The Web address is www.comptia.org.