Teaching others and spreading the word about FreeBSD is an important part of the Foundation’s mission. This includes sponsoring and attending many BSD and non-BSD conferences, supporting work on creating FreeBSD curriculum to be taught in schools and universities, publishing the high-quality FreeBSD focused magazine, The FreeBSD Journal, and developing collateral to spread the word about the Project and opportunities within.
LPI
The Linux Professional Institute (LPI) offers a BSD Specialist certification through its Open Technology Certification program. The exam focuses on the practical skills required to work successfully in a FreeBSD, NetBSD or OpenBSD environment and tests the knowledge and skills needed to administer BSD operating system
The exam focuses on BSD installation, storage devices, and BSD systems, system and network administra
FreeBSD Events
Attending and speaking at both BSD and non-BSD focused events is great way to showcase the features of FreeBSD. Events also provide opportunities for developers to meet face-to-face. The Foundation sponsors and exhibits at conferences and workshops throughout the year. Check out our Upcoming Events Calendar to see where we’ll be next. Need help getting to that important conference? Our Travel Grant program may be able to help. Speaking at an upcoming event that would be of interest to the FreeBSD community? Let us know so we can spread the word.
Bring FreeBSD to Your Classroom or Club
Are you a student who’d like someone from the FreeBSD community to speak to your class or club? We offer virtual speakers who can walk your group through what FreeBSD is, how it’s used in the real world, and how to get involved. Fill out this form to request a speaker, and we’ll match you with someone from the community.
FreeBSD Journal
Published 6 times a year, the FreeBSD Journal is the best way to keep up with the latest releases and new developments in FreeBSD. Now free to everyone, it’s a great time to check out the latest issue.
