Windows System Administrator Certificate

Pathway:

Windows System Administrator

Certificate Type:

Basic

Curriculum Code:

CIS.WSA.CERT (C407Z)

Total Program Credits: 18

The Windows System Administrator certificate program prepares students through hands-on training to install, configure, administer, and troubleshoot Microsoft Windows desktop and server systems and services to support the day-to-day management of small, medium, and enterprise network environments.

Stackable Certificate:

A+ Microcomputer Technician Certificate

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Windows System Administrator certificate program, the graduate will be able to:

1. Assign and update security permissions and optimize and evaluate system performance.
2. Install or upgrade Windows systems and servers and troubleshoot system and server errors.
3. Assess the stability, security, and scalability of installed Windows systems.
   
4. Manage and maintain the file servers and explain the latest security protocols.

(Fall 2022)

Placement Measures

Program Map for Students

Semester One: Fall
Course	Category	Credits
CIS 101 ◊ Computer Systems & Business Applications	Core Course	3
OR
CIS 102 Professional Information Technology and Computer Science	Core Course	3
CIS 105 ◊ A+ PC Hardware & Software	Core Course	3
CIS 106 ◊ A+ PC Maintenance & Repair	Core Course	3
	Total Semester Credits:	9
Next Steps	Meet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan. Explore stackable certificate(s)/degree(s)

Semester Two: Spring
Course	Category	Credits
CIS 174 ◊ Administering Windows Server	Core Course	3
CIS 176 ◊ LAN Administration: Windows Server	Core Course	3
CIS 210 ◊ # Data Communications & Networking Fundamentals	Core Course	3
	Total Semester Credits:	9
Next Steps	Meet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your academic plan for graduation and register for stackable certificate/degree (option). Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabus.)

A+ Network Technician Certificate has been completed.

See CIS course descriptions.

Chairperson: TBA, Ext. 3395, email: [e-mail]

KEY (AAS/CERT)
General Education	Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements).
Core Course	Course(s) listed in a semester the student is required to take.
Program Elective	Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program.	If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution.
General Elective	Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits.
◊ symbol	This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course)
# symbol	This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course)