The Linux Professional Institute (LPI) and the International Open Source Network (IOSN) ASEAN +3 in cooperation with the UP System IT Foundation and the UP IT Development Center (UP ITDC, formerly UP ITTC) will be holding LPI Paper-Based Certification Exams on Sept 17, 2013 at the UP ITDC, 2/F Vidal A. Tan Hall, Quirino Ave. cor. Velasquez St., University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, both for Level 1 (LPI 101 & 102) and Level 2 (LPI 201 & 202) LPI Certifications. Level 3 Certification Exam will be included if there are takers.

This exam event is being held as part of the 11th Philippine Youth Congress in Information Technology also known as Y4IT.

Since this will be a paper-based exam, the exam cost will be much lower than the usual cost of taking computer-based or online exams. This is to give opportunities for those who can not afford the high cost of computer-based exams.

Tentative Schedule: 1:30-3pm (LPI 101, 201 & 301); 3:30-5pm (102, 202, 302, 303 & 304).

For details about the exam and its content please refer to http://www.lpi.org/linux-certifications/programs

Please fill up the pre-registration form at http://bit.ly/19eXlsB so we can inform you of updates including exam costs. Information you will provide will help us in preparing for this exam event so please fill up the form ASAP.

1) Pricing

***PHP 5,400 per individual exam for LPI 101, 102, 201, 202. This is if you are only taking 1 exam
***PHP 9,000 discounted price for those taking 2 exams e.g. LPI 101 & 102 / LPI 201 & 202
***PhP 7,425 for LPI 301
***PhP 5,400 for LPI 302, 303 & 304

2) Deadline for payment: August 23, 2013

Since the exams needs to be pre-ordered from LPI which includes payment, please pay in advance.
LPI will only provide/send us the exact number of paid exams package.

We can not therefore assure that walk-in examinees will be allowed to take the exam or payment beyond the deadline will be accepted.

3) Payment Methods for the LPI Exam

A. Payment at UP ITDC

Look for Rhea Francisco at UP ITDC Administration Office
during office hours: 9am-5pm (Mon-Fri)
during weekends: 9am-12nn (Sat-Sun)
Please call UP ITDC if you will be coming on weekends.

Address:
UP Information Technology Development Center (UP ITDC) formerly UP ITTC
2/F Vidal A. Tan Hall, Quirino Ave. cor. Velasquez St.
(Across Faculty Center besides NISMED)
University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
Tel: 436-2217, 920-2080

B. Through Bank Deposit

a. Make a deposit to the bank account of UPSITF. Bank details
are as follows:

Account Name: UP System IT Foundation
Account No.: 3072-1003-60
Name of Bank/Branch: LANDBANK UP Diliman Extension

b. Fax the Deposit Slip to UP ITDC through fax no. (+632) 920-2036.
and/or email a scanned copy of the deposit slip to:
Rhea Francisco with cc: Ariel S. Betan

You may call Ms. Rhea Francisco at (+632) 436-2217 or (+632) 920-2080
to verify the fax or email receipt of the Deposit Slip.

4) Exam Date & Venue:

Date: Sept 17, 2013 (Wednesday)

Time:
LPI 101, 201, 301 1:30am to 3:00pm
LPI 102, 202, 302 or 30x 3:30am to 5:00pm

Venue:
UP Information Technology Development Center (UP ITDC) formerly UP ITTC
2/F Vidal A. Tan Hall, Quirino Ave. cor. Velasquez St.
University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
Tel: 436-2217, 920-2080

5) Requirements:

A. LPI ID: You need an LPI ID to take the exam.

If you don't have an LPI ID. Please register at https://cs.lpi.org/caf/Xamman/register
LPI Registration is free. Please read carefully the instruction to understand the importance of registering at LPI.

B. Valid Identification (ID) with picture and signature: Gov't issued ID (Driver's License, Passport, UMID, GSIS, SSS, PRC, Postal ID)
Please bring this with you during the exam for proper identification.

C. Pencil and eraser only, Scratch paper will be provided by the proctors.

6) Details about the exam and its content:
Please visit the LPI website: http://www.lpi.org/linux-certifications/programs.

7) For those who have not registered yet for the exam, please fill up the pre-registration form at http://bit.ly/19eXlsB so we can inform you of future updates. Information you will provide will also help us in preparing for this exam event so please fill up the form ASAP.

We will be issuing updates in the days to come.