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below LPI / CompTIA.
Linux+ is the next step, and the bonus is if you do the Linux+ it gives you
that certification, plus Suse & Redhat certification too.

So, to recap, I quite fancy tackling the essentials course at the LUG,
perhaps during the summer break?

Thanks
Les

On Wed, May 30, 2012 at 10:10 AM, olly.clark at talktalk.net <
olly.clark at talktalk.net> wrote:

> Les,
>
> Sounds a good plan, I'm currently self studying RHE so slotting this on m=
y
> CV aswell would be good.  Would this carry more weight that CompTIA
> certification?
> The OU were pushing the Linux+ when I studied their Linux module.
>
> Regards
>
> Olly
>
> Sent from Android on Samsung Mobile
>
>
> Les Pounder ** wrote:
>
> Hi Heeed,
>
> I like the idea, perhaps this is something that we could test at the LUG,
> as I know that none of us have any true Linux certification, and I for on=
e
> would like to have this on my CV.
> From what I have read, this certification is the step below LPIC? Is that
> right?
>
> We could also chronicle our progress on the podcast?
>
> Everyone, who wants to take part in this? Perhaps we could do this during
> the LUG summer break?
>
> Thanks
> Les
>
> On Mon, May 28, 2012 at 1:34 PM, Michael Rimicans <
> heed at bigmassiveheed.co.uk
> > wrote:
>
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> > Afternoon,
> >
> >        As you have no doubt seen or heard via the normal channels The
> Linux
> > Professional Institute have announced the Linux Essentials Program.
> >
> > This is aimed at new users to give them a basic foundation in Linux and
> > in Open Source Software. This presents a great opportunity for the LUG.
> >
> > Over the last few years I have gained my Intermediate Licence in
> > Amateur Radio. One of the ways you can study for this is via a local
> > maturer radio group following a set syllabus.
> > Some groups have managed to get organised enough to produce powerpoint
> > presentations of the core lessons and run courses. These courses
> > normally last a short period of time.
> > An example of which can be found @
> >
> > www.g0mwt.org.uk/training/courses/foundation.htm
> >
> > The opportunity for the LUG would be to create a similar approach to
> > this system but with regards to the new certifications.
> >
> > Following the syllabus ( wiki.lpi.org/wiki/LinuxEssentials ) we could
> > create and maintain a training package allowing either individuals or
> > other groups to use and learn and teach.
> > This could also lead to the LUG being able to offer the course over a
> > period of time to anyone who wanted to gain the qualification
> > (Obviously the student would be liable for the exam fee, roughly
> > =A330-40 at the moment).
> >
> > What I propose is that we could create a presentation, handouts...in
> > effect a full package that would be available for all to use.
> >
> > As you can see in the wiki link the syllabus is already broken down
> > into topics and the presentation creation could be tackled on a topic
> > by topic basis
> >
> > Any thoughts or feedback?
> >
> >
> > Michael
> >
> > - --
> > at heeedt (twitter)
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