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The Linux Essentials Program is made of several main components: | The Linux Essentials Program is made of several main components: | ||
* Linux Essentials Exam | * Linux Essentials Exam and Certification | ||
* Support for world wide participation the the World Skills Competition in the [http://www.worldskillslondon2011.com/events-programme/skills-competitions/information-and-communications-technology/it-network-systems-administration/ Information and Communications Technology, IT Network Systems Administration] | * Support for world wide participation the the World Skills Competition in the [http://www.worldskillslondon2011.com/events-programme/skills-competitions/information-and-communications-technology/it-network-systems-administration/ World Skills Information and Communications Technology Category, IT Network Systems Administration] | ||
* Regional links to employability and apprenticeship programs available to youth | |||
* Research and resources supporting youth entry into Linux and Open Source Careers | |||
* LPI support for regional government and educational qualification authorities in EMEA | |||
* LPI support for Teacher collaboration and sharing of projects and excercises for the Linux Essentials knowledge base | |||
* Resources for youth describing jobs and industries requiring Linux skills | |||
Revision as of 15:44, 26 November 2011
Introduction
The purpose of the Linux Essentials Program is to define the basic knowledge required to competantly use a desktop or mobile device using a Linux Operating System. The program will guide and encourage youth (and those new to Linux and Open Source) to understand the place of Linux and Open Source in the context of the broader IT industry.
The Linux Essentials Program is made of several main components:
- Linux Essentials Exam and Certification
- Support for world wide participation the the World Skills Competition in the World Skills Information and Communications Technology Category, IT Network Systems Administration
- Regional links to employability and apprenticeship programs available to youth
- Research and resources supporting youth entry into Linux and Open Source Careers
- LPI support for regional government and educational qualification authorities in EMEA
- LPI support for Teacher collaboration and sharing of projects and excercises for the Linux Essentials knowledge base
- Resources for youth describing jobs and industries requiring Linux skills
