Whether your background is in business, software development, design, sales, or law: open source requires professionals of all kinds and provides rewarding roles contributing to global projects (often as a remote job!)

Explore the resources below to see how you can start building your skills and launch your professional journey in FOSS (Free and Open Software.)

Steps Toward a Great Career in Open Source: Article by Andy Oram

Explore the two-part series from Andy Oram to learn how to seize your next career opportunity in FOSS.

Free Learning Materials: Linux Professional Institute (LPI) Learning Portal

LPI Provides free Learning Materials to master foundational knowledge in Linux and open source. Each LPI Learning Material guide is paired with a certification you can earn to prove your new skills to employers, and discover new opportunities in the field. 

We reccommend starting with Linux Essentials if you would like to further your IT skills, and Open Source Essentials if you are a non-technology oriented professional (e.g. marketing, law, sales) who would like to build their skills in open source business and community frameworks. 

From Oct. 1st – Dec. 31st, Linux Professional Institute (LPI) is offering a 25% discount on Linux Essentials exams to anyone who Upgrades to Linux!

You can take your first step into an IT career by snapping a photo of your new Linux setup, sharing it online with the tags #switchtolinux and #LPI25, then send your posting to LPI here.

For more details, visit their 25th anniversary page. We hope you enjoy diving into new career opportunities with your upgrade.

The Open Source Job Hub is a great place to explore new opportunities at open source organizations. Filter by location, job type, and browse your next career milestone at great organizations like GItlab, Mozilla, Wikimedia, and more!