[aclug-L] Re: Linux classes and certification

["The Bobster" <thebobster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Patrick,

There are a couple of differing views on certification. As a trainer, I am
biased, as I make my living teaching certified classes on the Microsoft
side, as well as for Compaq & IBM. Personally, I am interested becoming a
certified trainer, and am pursuing a couple of certification options

There are distro certs at this time being offered by Red Hat ($$) and
Caldera ($$). These classes are offered at their facilities and through
there authorized training centers. There are two independent(?) groups
trying to put together non-distro-centric certifications as well, The
SAIR/GNU Linux Group and the Linux Professional Institute,
www.linuxcertification.com, and www.lpi.org, respectively.  Compaq is big
into the SAIR group, and Caldera is big into the LPI group (I was a
technical editor for a book by the lpi chief, Dan York).

There is a possibility that these two groups will merge. The objective of
these certification tracks is to demonstrate a minimum competency in several
defined areas. The SAIR/GNU group already has a test available that many of
the ACLUG members could easily pass. My intent is to take the exam next
week, and to do my first co-teach on the Level 1 material in January.

I'd be happy to field any other questions on this matter directly.

Sincerely,

Bob Reinsch
----- Original Message -----
From: Patrick R. Klee <drwho@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <aclug-L@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 1999 7:38 PM
Subject: [aclug-L] Linux classes and certification


> Does anyone know if and where I can get certification for Linux?  Do
> they have it in Wichita, Kansas?  Also, what classes do they offer at
> WSU that deal with Linux, such as programming, and other cool things.
> :-)
>
> Cheers,
> Patrick
>
>