Nanfor expands its partnership with Linux Professional Institute by boosting the Academic Partner program for educational institutions

Nanfor expands its alliance with Linux Professional Institute by promoting the Academic Partner program for educational institutions

Madrid, April 2026

Author: Javier Lozano · CEO of Nanfor - Last updated: August 21, 2026

Nanfor continues to strengthen its commitment to open source technology training and professional certification, expanding the scope of its recent recognition as a Platinum Channel Partner of Linux Professional Institute (LPI). This new status not only consolidates Nanfor as an official Linux and open source training provider, but also enables it to support and advise educational institutions in joining the LPI Academic Partner program.

Thanks to this evolution within the LPI partner ecosystem, Nanfor expands its role as a strategic partner for training centers, universities, and educational institutions seeking to integrate official Linux and open source technology certifications into their academic programs.

Comprehensive support for the LPI Academic Partner program

The LPI Academic Partner program is aimed at educational institutions that wish to integrate Linux Professional Institute's learning materials and official certifications into their curricula in a structured way, aligning academic training with the real needs of the technology market.

In this context, Nanfor is able to accompany and advise educational institutions throughout the entire process required to become Academic Partner centers, acting as an expert support point between the educational institution and LPI. This support includes:

• Initial advice and analysis of program fit, taking into account the type of institution, its training offerings, and its academic objectives.
• Support in the necessary procedures and requirements for joining the LPI Academic Partner program.
• Guidance in planning and integrating LPI certifications within existing training pathways.
• Continuous support to ensure implementation aligned with official LPI standards.

In this way, educational institutions can approach the adoption of the Academic Partner program with the backing of a partner with proven experience in official training and professional certification.

Official training backed by experience, talent, and technology

Educational institutions that collaborate with Nanfor as an Academic Partner can offer their students official Linux and open source training, relying on a solid infrastructure and a proven pedagogical model.

Nanfor contributes to this educational ecosystem

• Expert content and official LPI material, aligned with certification objectives and updated according to the certifying body's standards.
• Certified trainers, with real experience in professional environments and in preparing students for official Linux Professional Institute exams.
• Technology learning platforms, which facilitate the delivery of training, monitoring student progress, and preparation for certifications.
• Academic and technical support throughout the development of the training program.

This proposal allows educational institutions to focus on their teaching, while Nanfor acts as a technological and training partner, providing specialized knowledge, resources, and structure.

Official certifications to boost student employability

The integration of LPI certifications into educational programs provides a key differential value for students, combining academic training with internationally recognized official credentials.

Linux and open source technologies are fundamental pillars of current technological infrastructure. Having LPI certifications integrated into curricula directly contributes to improving employability, providing students with technical skills aligned with the real demands of the IT sector.

Thanks to the collaboration with Nanfor, educational institutions can offer their students a complete training proposal that combines theoretical knowledge, practical preparation, and official professional certification.

Nanfor, a strategic partner between the educational world and the open source ecosystem

With this initiative, Nanfor strengthens its role as a link between the educational field and the professional Linux and open source ecosystem, establishing itself as a strategic partner for centers that wish to evolve their training offerings towards models more oriented towards employability and official certification.

Nanfor's new role as a Platinum Channel Partner of the Linux Professional Institute allows it not only to provide training and certify professionals, but also to promote and support educational institutions in creating academic programs aligned with international standards, backed by experience, technology, and expert knowledge.