| Linux Professional Institute | |
| Type: | 149(1), Income Tax Act (Canada), Non-profit organization |
| Founded Date: | October 25, 1999 |
| Location: | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Focus: | IT qualification |
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[1] in 2020. According to LPI, it has certified over 250,000 professionals in 180 countries as of May 2025.
