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New Linux Certification Meets Growing Demand

Makau Releases Linux Professional Institute Certification Training

Provo, Utah, January 5, 2005 With the Linux server market growing by 28% in the next three years according to International Data Corporation (IDC), Makau Corporation today announced it is meeting this demand with new Linux Professional Institute (LPI) certification titles. Makau, an innovator in delivering blended learning solutions, now offers the LPI 101 and 102 training courses on CDROM, Web Portal, Network Learning Appliance, Live Online and On-site.

“We’re very excited about offering quality technical training in the growing Linux certification arena,” said Branden Black, Makau Chief Technical Officer. “This training will help Linux and other IT professionals to advance their careers, and it maps to the LPIC-1 Administration Certification, specifically the 101 and 102 exams.”

Along with the LPI training titles, other additions to the Makau IT and Desktop libraries include the latest version of QuickBooks 2005, Managing Oracle 10g for Small Business, CompTIA A+, ECDL /ICDL, and Novell Nterprise Linux Services.

Makau Corporation helps people cultivate achievement through a unique and focused blended learning solution. They partner with customers to deploy learning solutions in corporations, governments, educational institutions, professional associations, and not-for-profit organizations. With over 1,000 courses delivered on DVD, CD-ROM, videotape, network-based platforms, the world-wide web, live online or on-site, they empower computer users and working professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to compete in today’s world. Makau is a private corporation established in 2002 comprising top executives involved in enterprise training. Web site: www.makaucorp.com.