This award is not eligible for Financial Aid
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Linux System Administration program is designed to help prepare students for a variety of industry-recognized Linux certification exams as well as provide practical hands-on skills for the workplace. The program includes a core of Linux classes including Linux operating system basics, system administration, network administration and network security. The courses in the program will help develop a student's knowledge and skill level in preparation for employment or to improve current professional skills. Students who complete this program may seek employment in a variety of environments. The program helps prepare students for the Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), and CompTIA Linux+ certification exams. An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Network and Systems Administration is also available.
This is a Fast Track Certificate, which can be completed in two semesters or less.
Details
Field of Interest
Computer and Information Technology
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Linux System Administration (CER)
Total credits required
15-18
Notes
This program is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
Students who pursue this Certificate of Completion (CCL) should have a basic level of computer literacy including navigating the internet and computer systems or take CIS105 as indicated in the required courses. Students with the requisite skills may have the CIS105 requirement waived by permission of the Program Director.
Courses within any of the following prefixes must be taken within five (5) years prior to completion of the program to be applied toward this award: AIM, B91AV, CIS, CLD, CNT, CSC, ITS, and MST.
This program replaces: CCL/5225 Linux Networking Administration
What You'll Learn
This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- Automate system tasks utilizing Linux shell scripting.
- Demonstrate the ability to install Linux.
- Create, manage, and delete user accounts, groups and permissions.
- Apply troubleshooting techniques to prevent and address system issues.
- Monitor system functions and security through the use of a variety of system tools and logs.
- Install and maintain software packages.
- Describe and navigate the Linux file system hierarchy.
- Create partitions and file systems, and manipulate access to them.
- Demonstrate configuration and troubleshooting of Linux networking, including network protocols, client and server systems.
- Configure and troubleshoot Linux security, including permissions, SELinux, access control lists (ACLs), digital certificates, and firewalls.
- Configure automation services.
- Create and maintain shell scripts.
Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.
Entry Level Salary
$79,840
Mid Level Salary
$134,640
Average Hourly Wage
$73.59
Entry Level Hourly Wage
$38.39
Mid Level Hourly Wage
$64.00
Typical Education Level
Bachelors Degree
Projected Job Openings
12,660
Design and implement computer and information networks, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, and other data communications networks. Perform network modeling, analysis, and planning, including analysis of capacity needs for network infrastructures. May also design network and computer security measures. May research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software.
Entry Level Salary
$77,680
Mid Level Salary
$120,240
Expert Level Salary
$165,470
Average Hourly Wage
$57.12
Entry Level Hourly Wage
$37.35
Mid Level Hourly Wage
$57.00
Expert Level Hourly Wage
$79.55
Typical Education Level
Masters Degree
Projected Job Openings
4,900
Analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), cloud networks, servers, and other data communications networks. Perform network maintenance to ensure networks operate correctly with minimal interruption.
Entry Level Salary
$37,020
Expert Level Salary
$99,310
Average Hourly Wage
$30.07
Entry Level Hourly Wage
$17.80
Mid Level Hourly Wage
$28.00
Expert Level Hourly Wage
$47.75
Typical Education Level
Bachelors Degree
Projected Job Openings
5,130
Analyze science, engineering, business, and other data processing problems to develop and implement solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. Perform systems management and integration functions, improve existing computer systems, and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and schedule limitations. May analyze or recommend commercially available software.
Entry Level Salary
$62,030
Expert Level Salary
$131,040
Average Hourly Wage
$47.34
Entry Level Hourly Wage
$29.82
Mid Level Hourly Wage
$47.00
Expert Level Hourly Wage
$63.00
Typical Education Level
Bachelors Degree
Projected Job Openings
14,680
Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. Assess system vulnerabilities for security risks and propose and implement risk mitigation strategies. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.
Entry Level Salary
$61,600
Mid Level Salary
$101,570
Expert Level Salary
$164,030
Average Hourly Wage
$52.23
Entry Level Hourly Wage
$29.61
Mid Level Hourly Wage
$48.00
Expert Level Hourly Wage
$78.86
Typical Education Level
Bachelors Degree
Projected Job Openings
6,320
Install, configure, and maintain an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), data communications network, operating systems, and physical and virtual servers. Perform system monitoring and verify the integrity and availability of hardware, network, and server resources and systems. Review system and application logs and verify completion of scheduled jobs, including system backups. Analyze network and server resource consumption and control user access. Install and upgrade software and maintain software licenses. May assist in network modeling, analysis, planning, and coordination between network and data communications hardware and software.
Entry Level Salary
$59,290
Expert Level Salary
$128,160
Average Hourly Wage
$42.26
Entry Level Hourly Wage
$28.50
Mid Level Hourly Wage
$38.00
Expert Level Hourly Wage
$61.61
Typical Education Level
Bachelors Degree
Projected Job Openings
8,490
* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources.
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in your to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Pathway Map Options
There are multiple options available for this pathway map. These options vary depending on the locations, partners, and available tracks of the award.
These pathway map options may share some common coursework. To explore what additional coursework may be required, select your desired option from the list below. Once selected, the list of courses and any associated details will be automatically updated in the course sequence below. The differences between individual pathway map options may only be a few courses.
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Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1Term 1 Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
| | | May be waived by permission of program director. | CS | 0–3 |
| | | Critical course Gateway course Students may be able to accelerate their learning by taking 8-week courses. | | 3 |
| | | May be waived by permission of program director. | CS | 0–3 |
| | | Critical course Gateway course Students may be able to accelerate their learning by taking 8-week courses. | | 3 |
A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2Term 2 Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
| | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or or permission of Instructor. | Students may be able to accelerate their learning by taking 8-week courses. | | 3 |
| | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in , or permission of Instructor. | Students may be able to accelerate their learning by taking 8-week courses. | | 3 |
A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3Term 3 Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
| | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or or permission of Instructor. | Students may be able to accelerate their learning by taking 8-week courses. | | 3 |
| | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or permission of Instructor. | | | 3 |
| | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or or permission of Instructor. | Students may be able to accelerate their learning by taking 8-week courses. | | 3 |
| | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or permission of Instructor. | | | 3 |
A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4Term 4 Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
| | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in , or , or permission of Instructor. | | | 3 |
| | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in , or , or permission of Instructor. | | | 3 |
Course Area Key
Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
- CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
Disclaimer
Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
This certificate is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.
View MCCCD’s for additional details regarding the requirements of this award .
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