Linux Professional Institute ( LPI) is a non-profit organization that promotes Linux and Open Source. LPI's declared mission is „to provide a global framework, industry leadership and services to enhance, develop and further lifelong professional careers in Linux and Open Source technologies.“

LPI's most known product is the LPI Certification Program providing a vendor independent Linux-centric certification system. LPI also provides a curricula for the certifications through its LPI Approved Training Materials and training through its LPI Approved Training Partners.

Romanian Open Source Education ( ROSEdu) is also a non-profit organisation promoting the values of Open Source in the academic enviroment. Through its courses, presentations, software projects and community-oriented activities, ROSEdu brings the idea of Open Source to students, teachers and other technology enthusiasts.

ROSEdu has become and official LPI Approved Academic Training Partner in order to help students obtain the industry approved Linux certification.