What is LPIC?

Linux Professional Institute Certifications are the defacto Linux certification exams. 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.

What are the available examinations?

LPI Pakistan is offering all available LPI™ certification Exam Labs in English Language through Paper Based Tests:

1. Level 1: Junior Level Linux Professional.
   Comprises of Exam Labs LPIC 101 & LPIC 102
2. Level 2: Advanced Level Linux Professional.
   Comprises of Exam Labs LPIC 201 & LPIC 202
3. Level 3: Senior Level Linux Professional.
   Comprises of Exam Labs LPIC 301 & LPIC 302
4. Exam 199_EN: Ubuntu Certified Professional (Single Exam Lab)

When will be the exam held?

The first public exam sitting will be held in February 2008 in Lahore, Karachi and Islamabad at pre-announced venues. Kindly contact the Director of Examniations (exams@lpipakistan.org) if you are interested in taking the exam. Closing date for registrations is 1st February 2008.

How much does it cost?

*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.

How often are the examinations conducted?

The examinations are conducted on regular intervals every 3 months. To be notified of the next examination date, please sign up to the lpi-announce mailing list. (TBD)

Who conducts the Exam Labs?

LPI Pakistan conducts the Exam Labs with LATPs and partners throughout the country in various cities. A LPI Certified Proctor is present and invigilates all Exam Labs.

What do candidates need to bring for the exam?

The candidate need only bring along pencil(s) and eraser and possibly a pencil sharpener (in case he needs to sharpen his pencils) as pencils, erasers and sharpeners ARE NOT provided. Candidates are not allowed to bring in any writing paper to the exam hall, they can only bring in with them the pencils, erasers and sharpeners. (While pens are allowed they are not recommended as it is not easy to make corrections to the multiple
choice answers if a pen is used.)

What is the format of the exam?

Questions can be either multiple choice or "fill in the blanks" type. Candidates have to answer ALL questions on the answer sheet provided. The LPI website does provide examples of questions. See: http://www.lpi.org/en/lpi/english/certification/the_lpic_program

How do I register for the exam?

In order to appear for the exam you have to complete the following steps:

a. Register as a LPI Candidate and recieve an ID at:
http://www.lpi.org/en/lpi/english/certification/register_now

b. Once you have recieved your ID, kindly forward your complete NIC No, Name, Address, Contact Numbers and Email to exams@lpipakistan.org and further instructions will be issued including how to prepare for the exam and where to appear for the exam.

When will candidates be notified about their results?

The results will be emailed directly to the candidates by LPI (possibly within 4 weeks).

Who do I contact for more information?

You may contact LPI Pakistan through the available contact page on this website otherwise kindly contact:

Programme Manager
LPI Pakistan Territory
manager@lpipakistan.org.