06 July 2009

Jumping Bean Accredited as LInux Professional Institute Training Partner

Submitted by: Mark Clarke
{pp}As part of their efforts to help meet the growing demand for trained Linux professionals by South African companies and government as they turn increasingly to free and open source software alternatives, Jumping Bean announced today that their Linux training division has received approval as an official Linux Professional Institute (LPI) Training Partner. The LPI qualifications are an internationally recognised, leading Linux certification.

"Becoming an approved LPI training institute is an important achievement for us" says Joseph Neusu, training co-ordinator at Jumping Bean," and it is part of our ongoing efforts to add-value to our students and to address the dire skills shortage in the country". The LPI certificate is a leading, internationally recognised, Linux vendor neutral, qualification which has three levels of certification from junior to senior Linux professional.

"Part of the problem with education in South Africa, beside the lack of quality training institutions, is its costs", continued Mr Neusu, " and Jumping Bean plans to play its part in building the economy by bringing quality, cost-effective education for IT professionals." As part of the drive by LPI South Africa to make education more affordable, they have successfully negotiated with the body's head office for a lower examination fee that fits the pockets of school leavers and their parents. In addition, in order to allow for easier access to the qualification, paper based exams have been introduced overcoming the requirement for students to pay for the more expensive computer based exams.

In order to meet its commitment of ensuring that its training and certification retains its premier status with business and government the LPI regularly reviews and updates its course content to ensure that students receive training that is relevant to the markets needs.

Certified individuals are required to renew their certification on a regular basis to ensure their skills remain up to date and that employers can rely on the qualification as an indication of the holders skill and professionalism. Its rigorous training partner approval process is also aimed at ensuring that students receive only the best possible education from approved trainers and facilities.

Contact information:
Jumping Bean
Unit 3 Appian Place,
373 Kent Avenue,
Ferndale,
2091,
South Africa
+27-11-781 8014
www.linuxcertification.co.za