Linux System Administrator Certificate

Pathway:

Linux System Administrator

Certificate Type:

Basic

Curriculum Code:

CIS.SAD.CERT (C405C)

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

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
CIS 177 ◊ Introduction to Linux	Core Course	3
	Total Semester Credits:	12
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 179 ◊ # Linux System Administration	Core Course	3
CIS 210 ◊ # Data Communications & Networking Fundamentals	Core Course	3
	Total Semester Credits:	6
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.)

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)