On Wed, Dec 15, 2010 at 11:01 PM, r j <ronsmailbox5 at gmail.com> wrote: > Another note is the LPI exam is a very basic generic Linux certification. As someone holding an LPI certification, I feel compelled to correct this. :) LPI has an entire *series* of certifications, not just one. This consists of three levels, named as follows: LPIC-1: Junior Level Linux Professional LPIC-2: Advanced Level Linux Professional LPIC-3: Senior Level Linux Professional Additionally, each certification level requires passage of TWO exams - they are not an individual exam for each. As such, LPIC-1 (the one I currently hold) does qualify as an "entry-level" certification, but I would not go as far as "very basic". For the "very basic" term I would ascribe that to Linux+, the CompTIA Linux certification. LPIC-1 would come in slightly above that, and then you work your way up. By the time you get to LPIC-3 you're at at least the same level as RHCE, with the added benefit of being cross-distro (LPI is a vendor-neutral program, and requires knowledge of both Debian-style and RedHat-style systems). - Tony