Ubuntu-Pakistan Ubuntu-pk Digest, Vol 64, Issue 1

[Hussain Ali]

Is this test going to be conducted in Karachi?


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>    1.  Exam Announcement: Linux Professional Institute
>       Certification LPIC Exams in Pakistan (Fouad Riaz Bajwa)
>    2.  Call for Appointment of Linux Professional Institute
>       Authorized Training Partners (LATP)s in Pakistan (Fouad Riaz Bajwa)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2007 04:20:44 +0500
> From: "Fouad Riaz Bajwa" <fouadbajwa at gmail.com>
> Subject: Ubuntu-Pakistan Exam Announcement: Linux Professional
> Institute Certification LPIC Exams in Pakistan
> To: <general at linuxpakistan.net>, <ubuntu-pk at lists.ubuntu.com>,
> <ubuntu-l10n-urd at lists.ubuntu.com>
> Cc: bajwa at lpi.org
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> Exam Announcement: Linux Professional Institute Certification LPIC Exams
in
> Pakistan
>
> (Lahore, LPI Pakistan Territory)
>
> ABOUT LPIC
> Linux Professional Institute Certifications are the defacto Linux
> certification exams and the LPI Certification program is designed to
certify
> the competency of system administration using the Linux operating system
and
> its associated tools. It is designed to be distribution and vendor
neutral,
> following the Linux Standards Base and other relevant standards and
> conventions used by the Free and Open Source Software community around the
> world. LPIC exams are open to everyone.
>
> In commencement of its operations in Pakistan as of July 2007, Linux
> Professional Institute Pakistan http://www.lpipakistan.org a sub-affiliate
> of Linux Professional Institute (South Asia Region) http://www.lpi.org is
> pleased to announce the availability of the following LPI Certification
> Exams through PBT (Paper Based Tests) to be conducted in various cities of
> Pakistan during the second week of February 2008.
>
> LPIC OFFERINGS
>
> LPI Pakistan is offering all available LPI? certification Exam Labs in
> English Language through Paper Based Tests covering:
>
> Level 1: Junior Level Linux Professional.
> Comprises of Exam Labs LPIC 101 & LPIC 102
>
> Level 2: Advanced Level Linux Professional.
> Comprises of Exam Labs LPIC 201 & LPIC 202
>
> Level 3: Senior Level Linux Professional.
> Comprises of Exam Labs LPIC 301 & LPIC 302
>
> Exam 199_EN: Ubuntu Certified Professional (Single Exam Lab)
>
> COSTS?
> *Note: Candidates may pay the fees in Pakistan Rupees; the exchange rate
> will be announced prior to exams.
>
> Level 1
> The usual cost for LPIC Exam Labs are USD 150 (approximately Rs.9,150) per
> exam paper, LPI Pakistan will provide discounted Paper Based Tests for
Level
> 1. The discounted cost of the local exams will be Rs.6,100 per Level 1
exam
> paper.
>
> For example, if you are sitting for the LPIC 101 and LPIC 102 Exam Labs,
> your total cost will be Rs. 12,200. This price may change over time
> according to availability of stock and examination budgets as this is NOT
a
> profit making initiative.
>
> Level 2
> This Exam Lab is being offered at its usual cost of USD 150 per exam
paper.
> The total cost for LPIC 201 & LPIC 202 is US$300.
>
> Level 3
> This Exam Lab is being offered at its usual cost of USD 150 per exam
paper.
> The total cost for LPIC 301 & LPIC 302 is US$300.
>
> Exam 199_EN
> The cost for the single paper LPI Exam Lab for the Ubuntu Certified
> Professional is US$150.
>
> FURTHER INFORMATION
>
> For further details, please consult: http://www.lpipakistan.org/article1
>
> To join the LPI Training Partner Program or subscribing to the mailing
list,
> you may contact bajwa at lpi.org for further information.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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>
> Message: 2
> Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2007 05:54:10 +0500
> From: "Fouad Riaz Bajwa" <fouadbajwa at gmail.com>
> Subject: Ubuntu-Pakistan Call for Appointment of Linux Professional
> Institute Authorized Training Partners (LATP)s in Pakistan
> To: <general at linuxpakistan.net>, <ubuntu-l10n-urd at lists.ubuntu.com>,
> <ubuntu-pk at lists.ubuntu.com>
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> How to become a LPI Training Partner
> LPI, as a vendor-independent organization, does not have an "official"
> single method of test preparation. LPI encourage publishers, schools and
> training centers to work together within the community to encourage
choice,
> flexibility and innovation. Nevertheless, LPI also encourages the
> development of traditional training programs through our LPI Approved
> Training Partners (LPI ATP).
>
> LPI Approved Training Partner (LPI ATP) Program
> The LPI ATP Program differentiates and substantially increases the
objective
> standing of training organizations by showing a higher level of commitment
> to LPI through the use of third third party-approved training materials,
LPI
> certified instructors, and adherence to LPI's Training and Academic Code
of
> Ethics (see below).
>
> The Training Organization will:
>
> 1. Use LPI Approved Training Materials (LPI ATM).
>
> 2. Use LPI Certified Instructors LCI or provide proof of professional
> training as a computer instructor
>
> 3. In classroom learning, there will be at least one instructor (contract
or
> employee) in the organization that is certified on each LPI level the that
> they are providing training for.
>
> 4. Each training organization will be allowed some flexibility and ramp up
> time on the TOTAL number of certified individuals required based on
> organization size and market share, which will be decided on a
case-by-case
> basis at the discretion of LPI.
>
> BENEFITS
> The Benefits of this program include:
>
> - Use of the LPI Approved Training Partner Logo
>
> - Use of the LPI ATM logo on their courseware
>
> - Receipt of an attractive LPI ATP certificate and other materials
honoring
> their status
>
> - LPI will supply two exam vouchers
>
> - Discounts off list price for exam vouchers
>
> - Recognition of their approved status on the LPI website.
>
> Frequent and expansive co-marketing opportunities, such as targeted press
> releases, byline sharing, coordinated email announcements, coordinated
> presence at conferences, access to discounted exam vouchers, and
collateral
> recognition.
>
> REQUIREMENTS
> The Requirements of this program include:
>
> - Adherence to the Code of Ethics
>
> - LPI ATP will perform the duties of a LPI ATP in assigned partner
> geographies
>
> - LPI administrative access to the course materials and facilities as
> required for occasional review
>
> - Recognition of their Approved status on marketing materials, including
the
> organization's website
>
> - Payment of LPI ATP fees
>
> Training and Academic Organization Code of Ethics
>
> a. LPI requires that Training Organizations commit to the same Linux
> community standards that LPI itself strives to embody. To that end, we
> require that:
>
> b. The organization will provide a learning program that is of merit,
> reflecting the good intent, neutrality, and objective measures of the LPI
> certification program in the Linux community.
>
> c. The organization will develop, publish, and follow a clear road map for
> linking their Linux courses to LPI certifications so that individuals can
> readily plan their career development.
>
> d. The organization will offer courses based on accepted instructional
> design methodologies for each modality used. Course procedures and content
> will be valid and reliable.
>
> e. The organization will encourage hands-on and/or simulation practice as
> part of their program.
>
> f. The organization will provide objective and standardized means to
> evaluate student skills as part of their program.
>
> g. The organization will employ instructors who know the subject matter
and
> have a demonstrated ability to teach.
>
>
> LATP PROGRAM COSTS
> The cost for joining the LATP program is US$1000 for one training facility
> location and an additional US$250 per additional location. All fees are
> payable directly the Linux Professional Institute.
>
>
> FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
> In order to explore your options for becoming a LATP and offering LPI
> Certification Exam Preparations and Hosting LPI Paper Based Tests in your
> center and city, kindly contact the following so that we may forward you a
> copy of the LATP Contract:
>
> Programme Manager
> LPI Pakistan Territory
> LATP Program
> manager at lpipakistan.org
>
>
>
>
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