We’ve taken this opportunity during National Coding Week, which is bringing IT skills into the wider consciousness, to do a quick and simple, beginners guide to Linux and what it’s used for. We should start off by saying, training in Linux is not learning code. Linux is an Open Source operating system (as we will[…]
When you’re part of the global Linux community it can be easy to get stuck in a rut of only communicating digitally. How many of us work with people, on a daily basis, that we’ve only ever ‘met’ via Skype or email? And whilst the digital tools available make our work lives possible, there are[…]
A key thing that sets us apart from other certification bodies is our commitment to testing our certificates against the needs of industry. An LPI qualification is grounded in demonstrating the practical skills that are entirely relevant to the ways in which businesses are using Linux, day to day. We have a number of ways[…]
It can sometimes feel that the ‘powers that be’ up there in Westminster have it in for those working away education. There we are, trying to help people gain the skills and knowledge they need to lead the lives they want – yet all the while tuition fees are rising year on year, those attending[…]
Future Cert, representing the LPI in the UK & Ireland, is delighted to announce it’s membership of the Open Source Consortium. Established in 2004, the Open Source Consortium (OSC) is the UK Open Source industry association representing the open source business community across the UK. Clear as mud? In plain English, OSC is an industry[…]
On 24th March we were north of the border at the IT Providers Consortium Scotland (ITPCS). ITPCS is a group of colleges that are working together to share knowledge and best practice to improve the IT learners’ experiences and outcomes. Open to non-consortium members this event, “Future Trends: The Evolution of Security, Mobility, Data Science and[…]
In January we were lucky enough to have been able to attend and speak at the BelFOSS Free Software Conference at Queen’s University, Belfast. It was an insightful day full of talks, panel discussions and pizza! Bill Quinn was there to represent Future Cert and LPI certification as he gave a great speech on Open[…]
We don’t need to tell you that there is a widespread shortage of candidates with high level IT knowledge and skills. Barely a month goes by without a new survey stating that employers are struggling to recruit IT candidates with high level knowledge and skills, which in turn, is stunting opportunities to grow. There is[…]
Do you feel that you’re stuck in a rut? That you should be progressing faster, making more money or getting better opportunities? It stands to reason that few want to step off the treadmill to go “back to school” and learn new skills but certification offers a great way of demonstrating your value without having to[…]
Last week we attended the Apprenticeships4England Conference 2016 at the Emirates Stadium in London. It was the 4th Annual Apprenticeships4England event and this year’s focus was on Engagement. The event was broken down into six themes, each of which was chaired by its own expert, and offered advice and information for apprentices and those interested[…]