Systems Administration Certificate

Curriculum CIS.SYA.CERT (C407Y)

The certificate in Systems Administration prepares students for employment as system administrators, system analysts, support personnel and Information Technology (IT) technicians. Prepares students for industry certification exams in IT infrastructure, including Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) in IT infrastructure, Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) in Windows Server and MCSA in Linux on Azure.

Upon successful completion of the Systems Administration Certificate program, the graduate will be able to:

  • deploy, manage, and troubleshoot information technology infrastructure;
  • configure and manage client-server protocols and systems;
  • configure and manage infrastructure access controls, permissions, security and identity;
  • plan and execute infrastructure migrations, upgrades, backup, and recovery; and
  • manage software, services, and network interfaces for common business scenarios and infrastructure.

Expected Background/Prerequisite Coursework:

CourseCategoryCredits
CIS 101 Computer Systems & Business Applications

3 credits

OR
equivalent work experience

Required Courses

CourseCategoryCredits
CIS 174 Windows Client-Server Systems Administration

3 credits

CIS 176 LAN Administration: Windows Server

3 credits

CIS 177 Introduction to Linux

3 credits

CIS 222 # Administering Network Infrastructure

3 credits

CIS 224 # Managing a Network Environment

3 credits

CIS 228 # Administering Directory Services

3 credits

Total Semester Credits:18

Total Credit Hours: 18

See CIS course descriptions.

Coordinator: David Anderson, Ext. 3968

Gainful Employment

The information provided in the link below is available to assist students in making informed choices about their education and career.

http://www.triton.edu/GE_Certificates/SystemsAdministrationCertificate/11.1001-Gedt.html

For more information about Gainful Employment, visit the Triton College Financial Aid Office, located in the Student Center Building, Room B-160, or send an email to: finaid@triton.edu.