Intermediate-Level Exams for Linux Certification

Talking the talk is one thing, but being able to provide proof that you know your way around Linux, or any other IT skill for that matter, can open doors for you. If you're looking to prove your Linux savvy, the Linux Professional Institute (LPI ) just announced the worldwide availability of its full Level 2 certification exams. The LPI Level 2 program consists of two exams, 201 and 202, which test intermediate-level Linux system administration and troubleshooting skills. They are now available through the VUE network of testing centers for $100 each. Anyone who has already achieved LPI Level 1 certification and passes 201 and 202 qualifies for Level 2 certification. The release of 201 and 202 follows a three-month-long beta process during which the exam questions were further refined, and marks the end of a nine-month development process. The objectives for the Level Two program are published on the LPI web site, and can be used by courseware designers and book authors as well as those planning to take the exams. Both Level 2 exams are available in English; exam 201 is also available now in Japanese. The Japanese-language version of exam 202 is expected to turn up later this month. The LPI Level 1 exams, 101 and 102, are available in both English and Japanese.