Regardless of sponsorship level, there are many important benefits to sponsoring the LPI program.
Market presence and recognition
Technical professionals interested in Linux certification are frequently responsible for specifying and recommending purchase of computer related products such as applications, equipment, and other technical tools.
LPI Sponsors at all levels are given recognition on the LPI website and in printed literature or in certification packages. Your sponsorship works for you by promoting your company among the technical experts who will be making purchasing decisions!
Brand loyalty and customer retention
Certification candidates are given information about test objectives, study topics, books, training centers, testing facilities, important information in LPI handouts, advertising, and the LPI website. Build loyalty among these knowledge seekers by becoming an LPI sponsor, which offers opportunities for building loyalty to your products or services!
Contribution to the growth of Linux
As Linux grows, the best organizations who contribute to that growth will achieve recognition. As an international organization which provides professional certification, LPI permits emerging companies to demonstrate an active contribution to the growth of the Linux Operating System, following the model of contribution which is the essence of the Open Source development process.
Interact with community and industry surrounding Linux
"It's not what you know, but who you know" is a very common saying with some merit in any industry. By networking with the many LPI sponsoring organizations, your company will have access to the market leaders who are shaping the industry.
Through the certification program e-mail lists, your company will be able to discuss issues surrounding Linux with community members who are actively contributing to Open Source projects. By contributing appropriate staff to work on projects, your company will have the option to participate in such LPI activities as: international issues, educational programs, speaking and writing opportunities and Alumni programs.
Recruit certified professionals for employment
A company is only as good as the people who work there, and if your company depends upon hiring the very best, LPI certified technical staff may be the key to your success. LPI sponsoring organizations will be invited to participate in Alumni programs and given opportunities to recruit the best qualified people in the industry!
As the most important financial contributors for the LPI program, Platinum Corporate sponsors are invited to participate in *every* program available, often being notified of opportunities in advance of general announcements.
In addition, this level of sponsorship includes sponsorship of LinuxWorld special receptions. These events are opportunities to network with other Platinum sponsors, other industry leaders in the Open Source, community and LPI alumni.
Every Platinum Corporate sponsor is invited to place a one-page insert into the certification kits going to Level-1 Certified Individuals. Other benefits include:
“Platinum Corporate” sponsorships as noted above can either be for LPI International or national/regional LPI affiliates. However, exceptional enterprise sponsors can participate at a higher level through combined sponsorship of LPI International plus all G9, BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India and China), South Korean and Taiwan national affiliates and regional activities.
The Gold Corporate Sponsorship program is designed to offer name recognition, and invitations to participate in other additional programs . This level of sponsorship is ideal for VARS, training partners and LPI ATPs/LPI ATMs. Benefits include:
LPI was built through the dedication and commitment of volunteers and Linux professionals from around the world. In recognition of this work LPI will offer individual memberships to LPI professionals and others who wish to participate at a donor level in the organization's activities.