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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.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:

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

  • describe the hardware and software components of a computer in order to understand their function, dependencies and interactions;
  • install Windows client operating system with configuration necessary for use;
  • install Windows server software with configuration to share network resources and applications;
  • install Linux operating system with configuration necessary for use;
  • configure access controls, security and identity settings to protect network resources; and
  • create and execute backup and recovery plans which protect network resources from operational failures and errors.

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: Michael Henson, Ext. 3354

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.