Linux Chooses Prometric to Strengthen its IT Testing Program
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Prometric Signs Multi-year Agreement with the Linux Professional Institute
(BALTIMORE, MD - March 25, 2002) Prometric (www.prometric.com), a part of The Thomson Corporation (TSE: TOC) and the global leader in technology-enabled testing and assessment services, has secured a multi-year contract with the Linux Professional Institute (LPI) (www.lpi.org) to deliver its Level One and Level Two certifications.
"Today's marketplace has identified a growing need for a standardized, multi-national and respected program to certify levels of individual expertise within Linux," says LPI's president Chuck Mead. "Our alliance with Prometric makes it easier and more convenient for Linux professionals to register online and to find a testing center closer to their home or office.
"Certainly, a Linux certification establishes a professional's competence within a Linux-related function," adds Mead. "Certification also conveys competence to a potential contractor and helps a professional to establish and follow a specific career path."
"By partnering with Prometric, LPI now benefits from our extensive global network and unrivaled experience in helping clients to grow the volume and credibility of their certification and testing programs," says Jeffery McKnight, Prometric's Senior Vice President Global Sales and Channel Services. "The alliance expands LPI's global reach and accessibility of Linux professionals around the world."
The tests are now available at Authorized Prometric Testing Centers located around the world. LPI testing candidates will have the ability to register with regional call center assistance or online 24 hours a day through www.2test.com, Prometric's Web-based registration service.
About the Thomson Corporation and Prometric
The Thomson Corporation (www.thomson.com), with 2001 revenues of $7.2 billion, is a leading provider of integrated information solutions to business and professional markets worldwide. The Corporation's common shares are listed on the Toronto and London stock exchanges (TSE: TOC).
Prometric (www.prometric.com), a part of The Thomson Corporation, is the global leader in technology-enabled testing and assessment services for information technology certification, academic admissions, and professional licensure and certifications. Prometric delivers standardized tests for more than 200 clients, in more than 25 languages, over the Web or through a network of more than 4,800 testing centers in more than 140 countries. Based in Baltimore, Md., Prometric employs more than 3,000 employees worldwide.
About Linux Professional Institute
The Linux Professional Institute (LPI) develops professional certification for the Linux operating system independent of software vendors or training providers. Established as an international non-profit organization in 1999 by the Linux community, LPI develops accessible, internationally recognized certification programs which have earned the respect of vendors, employers and administrators. LPI's activities involve hundreds of volunteers and professionals throughout the world in many different capacities, and the group encourages active public involvement through mailing lists and its Web site at www.lpi.org. LPI's multi-level program of exams is administered globally through Prometric. LPI's major financial sponsors are Platinum Sponsors Caldera International (NASDAQ:CALD), IBM (NYSE:IBM), Linuxcare, Maxspeed, SGI (NYSE:SGI), SuSE Linux AG and TurboLinux as well as Gold Sponsors Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HWP) and Wave Technologies.
