10 Semester Credit Hours; Curriculum: 0154
The Linux Certificate provides the baseline skills needed in real world Linux system administration. Upon completion of this certificate, students will be able to perform maintenance tasks using command line, install and configure a computer running Linux, and configure basic networking.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Courses for a Certificate | ||
| CIS/CNS 118 | Introduction to Linux | 3 |
| CIS/CNS 228 | Intermediate Linux I | 3 |
| CIS/CNS 238 | Intermediate Linux II | 3 |
| CNS 121 | IT Certification Preparation | 1 |
| Total Hours | 10 | |
Prior experience with operating systems, file management and general computer use will support student success in the program.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate system security, users/groups and file permissions for directories.
- Install, re-install, upgrade and remove packages.
- Explain the architecture of a Linux system.
- Install and maintain a Linux workstation
- Configure network settings using Linux command line.
- Enable file sharing using Linux commands.
- Perform easy maintenance tasks such as adding user to a system, backing up /restoring data, and shutting down/rebooting a system.