Document Actions
Linux Training of Trainers, Bangkok
A major barrier against adoption and deployment of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) in developing of countries in the Asia Pacific is the lack of human resources with FOSS skills. This introductory programme aims to address the problem by training trainers in countries, so that these trainers in turn will be able to train other trainers and therefore kick start self sustaining development of FOSS human resources. This course also introduces Linux trainers to training with open content Linux system administration training materials and low cost LPI certification examinations.
Information for participants
- Lab times
- 8:00am - 4:00pm (open until 5:00pm for revision/exercises)
- Course Dates
- 28th August - 8th September (Full day)
- Examination Date
- 9th September - 2 examinations in the morning (90mins each)
9:00-10:30am (LPI 101) 11:00am - 12:30pm (LPI 102) - Location
- NECTEC Central Bangkok Offices
- Proctors
Capacity building
Countries that want to want to adopt FOSS need to build capacity for ICT and FOSS by developing and increasing the pool of human resources skilled in FOSS. Training of trainers program starts off this process by providing a self sustaining program through the use of FOSS, open content training materials and low-cost paper based certification examinations by an independent proctor. Using an internationally recognized skills standard will also aid the local ICT industry as it
opens the doors to foreign investment and the international market.
Open market and lower costs of training
Most ICT skills training and certification programmes are vendor driven with the certification process designed as a revenue earner for the vendor. The process of training, materials and examination is usually done at training centers. In addition to indirect costs of vendor lock-in, this combination also results in prohibitively high costs of training and certification for developing countries with training programmes fees costing as much as USD1,000 or more per trainee.
Using GNU/Linux open standards and a standard community driven skills certification opens up the market for multiple providers of FOSS GNU/Linux solutions. Independent proctors also opens up the market for providers of training and training materials. Proctors can provide low cost paper examinations to commercial and non-commercial organizations as well as the local FOSS community, independent of how individuals seeking to get certified acquired their training. These examinations coupled with open content training materials can lower the costs of training and certification per person to as low as USD100 or less.
Methodology
Trainer will train at a training lab, participants to sit and pass LPI Level 1 exam after a 10 day training course based on GNU/Linux LPI training materials. In conjunction with the examination of trainees an LPI proctor trainer, will do a practical training for local proctors in conducting an LPI examination.
Desired Outcomes
- LPI Level 1 Certified trainers who will then be able to conduct similar training workshops.
- Certified LPI proctors who can administer affordable LPI certification examinations in their native countries.
- Training materials including course outline, presentations and notes to be available under an open content license for reuse and distribution by trainers.
Local Partners
NECTEC, Thailand
National Electronics and Computer Technology Center (NECTEC) is a statutory government organization under the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Ministry of Science and Technology. Its main responsibilities are to undertake, support, and promote the development of electronic, computing, telecommunication, and information technologies through research and development activities. NECTEC also disseminates and transfers such technologies for contribution to the economic growth and social development in the country, following the National Economic and Social Development Plan.
NECTEC, Human Resources Development Centre
Human Resources Development Center (HRC or ITE) is a unit in NECTEC, responsible for providing the ICT training & IT Professional examinations for Thai government agencies, international organizations and many leading companies in private sectors of Thailand.Funding and Implementing Partners
InWEnt
Through its it@inwent programmes, InWEnt helps multiplying partners in Africa, Asia and the Middle East to provide advanced knowledge in Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). The key objectives of the programmes are to strengthen IT sectors in various regions of the world, foster key innovations in ICTs for development and use ICTs as enabling tools for poverty reduction. Within its it@foss project, InWEnt supports the development and application of local innovative software solutions and business models based on Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) in the ASEAN region.
For more information on it@foss, see http://www.it-foss.org.
Funding Partners
Open Society Institute
The Open Society Institute (OSI), a private operating and grantmaking foundation, aims to shape public policy to promote democratic governance, human rights, and economic, legal, and social reform. On a local level, OSI implements a range of initiatives to support the rule of law, education, public health, and independent media. At the same time, OSI works to build alliances across borders and continents on issues such as combating corruption and rights abuses.
