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The LPI (Linux Professional Institute), the vendor-neutral Linux certification organization, has announced an improved training partner program for Linux training organizations around the world: The LPI-ATP (LPI Approved Training Partner) program.

While certifications may not be as valuable as they have been in the past for IT workers, they can still be a valuable first step into the growing world of Linux jobs.

In addition, the LPI has recently moved from simply offering Linux certifications to working on helping would-be Linux system administrators, integrators and developers find jobs.

Read the full story on Linux-Watch: LPI Rolls Out New Linux Training Partner Program

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