[wplug] Linux Certifications

[Pat Barron]

On 06/14/2013 4:29 PM, Christian Groover wrote:
> I see that it's about creating live linux usb.  I'd like to get my linux
> certification in everything from basic certs to advanced server
> architecture.  How do I start?
If you're interested in certifications, you might start here:

http://www.lpi.org/linux-certifications

If you want to sit for LPI certification exams, they usually have exam 
sessions on-site at a discounted rate at Ohio Linuxfest:

http://www.ohiolinux.org/certs

(Note:  that page is not yet updated for the 2013 conference, which will 
be taking place in September.)

One thing you should think about, though, is - what is your goal in 
obtaining certification?  For instance, I'm not really sure how much 
weight employers place on these certifications at this time - at least 
in the Linux realm, my impression is that experience is more highly 
valued than certification.  Doesn't have to be experience from 
employment, could be through participation in open source projects, etc.

I'm not saying don't do it, of course - I'm just saying, think about 
your goal, how certification might help you get there, and set your own 
expectations accordingly.  That will help you decide if you really want 
to get certified at all, and if so, which certification to pursue.

--Pat.