[SFS] Fwd: [lpi-northamerica] LPI Update: New LPIC exams and "Open Stack" LPI webinar

[David L. Willson]

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David L. Willson
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This is a good time for a r3VOLution.

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> LPI Update: New LPIC exams and "Open Stack" LPI webinar
> 
> Contents:
> 
> 1.  Changes to LPIC-2 and LPIC-3 exams
> 
> 2.  Introducing LPI webinars: What is OpenStack?
> 
> 3.  Linux Essentials exams available with VUE
> 
> 4.  Fall DISCOUNT promotion on Linux Essentials and LPIC exams
> 
> 5.  Introducing "LPI Academy"
> 
> 
> 1. Changes to LPIC-2 and LPIC-3 exams
> 
> In June, LPI announced upcoming objective and exam changes to our
> LPIC-2
> and LPIC-3 exams:
> 
> http://www.lpi.org/news/lpi-revises-objectives-lpic-2-and-lpic-3-linux-certification-programs
> 
> LPIC-2 exam changes will be effective November 1, 2013 while program
> restructuring and exam changes will be effective for LPIC-3 exams on
> October 1, 2013.
> 
> So if you are preparing to take these exams DO SO NOW before exam
> changes are effective.
> 
> To help you prepare for the NEW exams please see this link which
> provides a convenient road map of the changes being implemented in
> the
> new exams:
> 
> http://wiki.lpi.org/wiki/LPIC2AndLPIC3SummaryVersion3To4
> 
> 	
> 2. Introducing LPI webinars: What is OpenStack?
> 
> On August 20th LPI will commence the first in a series of monthly
> webinars for Linux and Open Source professionals.  These webinars
> will
> provide aspiring IT professionals with information, tips and an
> inside
> look on industry trends within the world of Linux/Free and Open
> Source
> Software.  Webinars will be hosted by Ross Brunson, LPI's Director of
> Membership.
> 
> First up in LPI's ongoing series of webinars will be a presentation
> by
> Scott Sanchez, Rackspace’s Director of Strategy for Private Cloud,
> and
> Niki Acosta, Rackspace’s Private Cloud Evangelista.  Both Scott and
> Niki
> will be describing the technology behind "Open Stack"--the cloud
> solution of choice for many enterprise customers, and show how
> attendees
> can learn more about the technologies involved. In addition, the
> participants will discuss strategies for how to add this important
> set
> of skills to the sysadmin's portfolio.
> 
> For more information on "Open Stack" see:
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qz5gyDenqTI
> 
> There will be time for Q&A after the presentation.  The presentation
> will be recorded and a notification of it's location sent to
> registrants
> when it's available for replay.
> 
> Participation is by advance registration at:
> https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5961285216687055616
> 
> After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing
> information about joining the webinar.
> 
> Advance your career NOW in Open Source solutions! Join LPI at our
> premier webinar event on August 20th at 1:00 PM CDT.
> 
> 
> 3.  Linux Essentials exam available at VUE
> 
> Our introductory Linux "Certificate of Achievement" exam, Linux
> Essentials, is now available at any VUE testing center.  To  register
> for your Linux Essentials exam with VUE go to:
> 
> http://www.pearsonvue.com/lpi/
> 
> For more information on our Linux Essentials program see:
> 
> http://www.lpi.org/linux-certifications/introductory-programs/linux-essentials
> 
> 
> 4. Fall DISCOUNT promotion on Linux Essentials and LPIC exams!
> 
> Commencing today all LPI Professional Certification exams and the
> Linux
> Essentials exam are eligible for a 10% discount.  Just enter
> promotional
> code FALL13PROMO when registering for your LPI exam time at any
> Pearson
> VUE test center. Discount expires: October 4, 2013.
> 
> To  register for your LPI exams with VUE go to:
> http://www.pearsonvue.com/lpi/
> 
> 
> 5. Introducing "LPI Academy"
> 
> In North America, LPI is now offering an LPI Academy which will
> assist
> educators to successfully prepare their students and employees for
> lucrative and productive careers in Linux and Open Source.
> 
> LPI Academy is a free program for accredited degree /
> diploma-granting
> academic institutions, high schools, middle schools, as well as
> internal
> government and military training programs .
> 
> The LPI Academy program will introduce students to an entry level
> Linux
> Essentials course, a globally recognized Certificate of Achievement,
> and
> the ability to continue on their career path as a Systems
> Administrator
> via LPI's Professional Certification Track.
> 
> For more information on the LPI Academy program:
> http://www.lpi.org/partnerships/academy
> 
> For further inquiries on any of these initiatives at LPI please
> contact
> us at info@lpi.org
> 
> --
> Scott Lamberton
> Director of Communications
> Linux Professional Institute
> http://www.lpi.org
> slamberton@lpi.org
> +1-905-269-0862
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