Linux Professional Institute

The Linux Professional Institute (LPI) is a non-profit organization with a global presence, offering certifications for Linux, BSD, and other open source software-based technologies. It was founded in October 1999 in Canada. LPI now has offices on six continents to coordinate certification and partnerships, and created a membership program in 2020. According to LPI, it has certified over 350,000 professionals in 180 countries as of February 2026.