Exam Discount

[Brian Kelsay]

NO this is for the LPI (Linux Professional Institute) Certification.
Currently there are four certifications avail. or getting started.
LPI, Sair/GNU Linux, RHCE and CompTIA Linux+.   Linux + comes out of
Beta on Sept. 3, LPI in Beta till mid-Sept. and the other two have been
fully activated for quite a while now.

Brian Kelsay

----- Original Message -----
From: Jose Sanchez

Does this discount applies to SAIR GNU Certification?
  Brian Kelsay <bkelsay at home.com> wrote:
The test I believe was to be cheaper now while it is in Beta testing.
I'll see if I can dig up the old message.
Here it is from Aug. 4 2001:

Julie Thornton wrote:
>
> LPI is releasing the beta version of the Level 2 sysadmin exams
> September 4, and we'll only have 5 1/2 weeks to get thru the beta.
> That means we need to make every effort to incent qualified persons
> to take the tests. Here's what we've done for the beta period
> only:
> - the two Level 2 exams have been consolidated into one longer
> exam.
> - VUE testing centers will be offering the beta exam for only $84
> - we're offering to have an LPI staff person proctor an on-site
> exam for groups with 20+ qualified candidates
>
> A qualified Level 2 beta test candidate is one who:
> - Is a professional Linux Systems Administrator
> - Has about 3-4 years of UNIX/Linux sysadmin experience
> - Has successfully passed both of the LPIC-1 tests (optional to
> take the test, but mandatory to receive certification as LPIC-2)
>
> So, if the combined KULUA/KCLUG groups are interested in having
> an LPI Staff person administer a proctored exam in September, the
> cost per person would be only $15 for pre-registered persons or $30
> for walk-ins. We'll use the Lawrence Public Library to administer
> the test, and there will need to be one volunteer to assist. Send
> me an email directly if you want to pre-register, and I'll follow
> up with interested persons directly.
>
> You don't have to be LPIC-1 before *taking* the Level 2 tests, so
> if you pass the Level 2 tests, we essentially hold your
> certification until you pass Level 1. For you to get the maximum
> value from the Level 2 tests, I'd suggest that you start studying
> now for Level 2 and then you can go back and! take Level 1 later.
> Test objectives are at http://www.lpi.org/p-L2-obj-pre.html
>
> Also, we're *considering* offering Level 1 tests to folks who come
> to the Level 2 testing sites for the same price ($15 as opposed to
> $200)... but that's not set in stone yet, so please don't consider it
> an offer. For masochists interested in studying to take both exams,
> Level 1 objectives are at http://www.lpi.org/p-index.html
>
> There are no ordained study guides offered by LPI, as we're a non
> profit organization created in order to serve a need for building
> Linux use in business and assist in the career growth of those who
> use Linux professionally (rather than a for-profit company
> interested in selling stuff). There are dozens of books and other
> test preparation products and we've tried to list them all at
> http://www.lpi.org/c-preparation.html
>
> So, if you are interested in the proctored idea, please email me
> directly [jewels at sunflower.com ed.] and I'll keep you updated as
> we near our magic 20 qualified persons and set a date for the exam.
> If you'd prefer to take the test at VUE, there are several testing
> centers in the KC area and they will be starting to offer the beta
> exam by September 4.
>
> All the best -
> Julie Thornton

----- Original Message -----
From: Jose Sanitize

Hello Everyone:
A couple of months ago I saw something in the list regarding discounts
for the GNU Certification Test. Is this right? If it is please remind me
or direct me to how get the discount. I have one more test to go and I
want to get this out of the way.
Any help will be appreciated.
Thank You.