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Linux Training of Trainers - Project Document
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.
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.
