Re: [PLUG] Linux certification

[Tim Peeler <tim@iss.dccc.edu>]

On Tue, 14 Nov 2000, you wrote:
> If you ignore RHCE, your choices are Sair and LPI.  Both intend to be
> distribution neutral.  Sair has some heavyweights on its advisory board,
> but is a one-stop-shop of exams, training materials, and prep
> materials.  One could argue that this is a conflict of interest.  LPI is a
> non-profit and specifically will not become involved in or endorse specific
> training or materials, and they also have some impressive backers.
>

So what we have is the LPI; allowing freedom for training centers to develop 
their own preparatory courses and course material, major backers in the linux 
community and other *nix companies, but with only 2 exams currently available 
with the second exam still not finalized.  

Then we have the option of Sair; who doesn't allow free-form training but 
requires purchase of their proprietary study material/prep materials, however 
their exams are through Prometric/Thomson (well known for other 
certifications, not to dismiss VUE completely however).

I like the LPI's courseware freedom and their impressive backers, however the 
obsticle with their current level of exams can't be dismissed.  Sair, with 
it's proprietary materials and relatively low number of major backers makes 
me think twice.  I do like that Sair currently has complete tests and their 
choice on Prometric/Thomson.

Is there anything else I should be aware of reguarding these two different 
certification groups?  Has anyone had any positive or negative experience 
with these groups that could be helpful with this decision?  Also, I'm not 
yet ruling out RHCE testing, but that's contingent on whether or not we can 
be certified with RedHat as one of their testing facilities and how long the 
process would take.  Since we are already familiar with Prometric and 
currently utilize several of their certification exams, Sair does come out on 
top currently, whereas with RedHat or LPI we would need to become an 
authorized testing center (does RedHat authorize testing centers?).

>
> BTW - what suburban college?
Delaware County Community College, Malin road center.

Thanks,
Tim


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