 LinuxIT responds to IT
skills shortage with new LPI training initiative
From LinuxIT
LinuxIT, the largest Linux company providing independent systems
integration and professional services in the UK, today announced that it has
launched a focused initiative aimed at delivering more Linux Professional
Institute (LPI) training courses and certifications to the market.
Globally, over 70,000 LPI certification exams have been delivered since
2000. The LPI Linux certification is both vendor-independent and
distribution-neutral, and prepares trainees to take on globally defined jobs
as Linux specialists. However, more needs to be done.
With its new initiative, LinuxIT reacts to the extensively proclaimed
problem of Linux skills shortages in the UK. The adoption of Linux, as the
world's fastest growing Operating System, could outrun the supply of skilled
professionals,
which in turn is in danger of slowing down the current momentum of Linux.
Adrian Thomasset, Training Manager at LinuxIT said: "We are finding that
the Linux skills shortages don't just affect a few industries. We see the
problem manifest across all vertical markets, from education and government
institutions
to finance and manufacturing. Many companies still find it difficult to
secure human resources necessary to handle Linux development and
installation. LinuxIT is reacting to this issue by aggressively expanding
and driving forward its LPI
Training Programme. Through the new initiative, our aim is to certify at
least another 200 trainees by the end of this year."
Despite the evident shortfall in Linux skills, LinuxIT continues to
celebrate the relative success of its LPI training program The company
delivered more LPI
certifications to the UK market last year than any other training provider.
In order to encourage more companies and individuals to take the Linux
certification courses, LinuxIT launched the 'Two for One' initiative,
whereby two seats on any LPI training courses will be charged at the cost of
only one.
For more information on availability and schedules phone 0117-905 8718 or
email training@linuxit.com
LPI is an independent, non-profit corporation that has evolved out of the
Linux community focusing solely on setting certification standards.
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