Certifying Linux technicians is a developing trend. The Linux OS is growing up. This is pushing many computer engineers and IT professionals to prove their skills as programmers and systems administrators.

While not quite a common job requirement yet, some employers and high-level software developers are looking for Linux-certified employees. This is similar to the existing standard of expecting Microsoft certified computer technicians and IT professionals.

"Originally, certification didn't have a strong base in Linux. Now that Linux has moved into business mainstream, people are making that leap to prove themselves," Jim Lacy, president and CEO of the Linux Professional Institute, told LinuxInsider.

The trend today is for computer professionals to move away from proprietary software products in favor of developing their industry-wide skills, Lacy added.

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