Linux System Administrator Certificate
Total Program Credits: 18
The Linux System Administrator Certificate prepares students for Linux Administrator positions. Students will learn skills and perform tasks required to administer Microsoft and Linux networked servers. These skills include the design, implementation, networking, managing, maintaining, providing services, providing applications, and security of a server network environment. This program also prepares students to take the CompTIA Linux+ certification exam.
Stackable Certificate:
A+ Microcomputer Technician Certificate
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Linux System Administrator Certificate program, the graduate will be able to:
- manage the installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of all aspects of Linux servers;
- write and troubleshoot Linux Shell Scripts;
- architect, install, configure and optimize computing systems and networks in a Linux based environment; and
- administer, troubleshoot, and resolve failures and critical alerts on Linux and Windows servers.
(Fall 2022)
Placement Measures
Program Map for Students
| CIS 101 ◊ Computer Systems & Business Applications | Core Course | 3 |
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| CIS 102 Professional Information Technology and Computer Science | Core Course | 3 |
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| CIS 105 ◊ A+ PC Hardware & Software | Core Course | 3 |
| CIS 106 ◊ A+ PC Maintenance & Repair | Core Course | 3 |
| CIS 177 ◊ Introduction to Linux | Core Course | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 12 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan.
Explore stackable certificate(s)/degree(s) |
| CIS 179 ◊ # Linux System Administration | Core Course | 3 |
| CIS 210 ◊ # Data Communications & Networking Fundamentals | Core Course | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 6 |
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.) |
See CIS course descriptions.
Chairperson: Michael Henson, Ext. 3354
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) |