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Linux Administrator

Continuing Education Workforce Certificate

Format

In-person, Online

Location

Catonsville, Essex, Online

Linux Administrators manage and maintain Linux-based systems within an organization. They are responsible for ensuring the stability, security, and optimal performance of Linux servers and workstations as well as completing routine security audits and administrative scripting with computer languages such as Python. The Linux Administrator collaborates with the IT team to handle Linux-based infrastructure, troubleshoot issues, and provide technical support to users. This role requires a strong understanding of Linux operating systems, networking, and scripting languages. If you like to work with back-end systems and add value to your organization by knowing this operating system backward and forward, then becoming a Linux administrator may be a good next step for you.Job titles related to Linux administrators include database administrator, network administrator, systems administrator, web administrator, and data scientist.This career requires continued training and education.This program prepares students to take the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA®) A+, Network+, Security+, and Linux+ certification exams and a career as a Linux Administrator. Students learn how to install, configure, and troubleshoot PCs, mobile devices and networks as well as the theory, principles, technologies, and operations of computer networking. Students also learn how to implement and manage network security to protect against threats, risks, and attacks and perform vulnerability assessments and audits. In addition, students learn to script in Python and install, configure, and manage the Linux operating system as well as analyze, troubleshoot, and diagnose system properties and optimize system performance.

Program Course Sequence

Course Number

Course Title

Course Hours

Textbook Information

(approximate cost; subject to change)

Costs

T=Tuition/F=Fees

PCO466

or

PCO467

(if blended) 

Shared with Credit class DCOM163

A+ Certification PC Technician

 

50

 

 

PC Pro (Access Key); TestOut; $172 Check with the Coordinator for potential text update before purchasing.

 

$735
T-$221/F-$514

PCA619

or

PCA615 (if blended)

Shared with Credit class DCOM101

Networking and Data Communications 37.5 Digital materials included in class. $569
T-$171/F-$398

PCA620

or

PCA616 (if blended)

Shared with Credit class DCOM251

Network+ Technician Certification 50 The Official CompTIA Network+ Student Guide; CompTIA; $62.55 CertMaster Labs Network+ (Access Key); CompTIA; $85.33 Check with the Coordinator for potential text update before purchasing. $735
T-$221/F-$514

PCA594

or

PCP777 (if blended)

Shared with Credit class DCOM258

Introduction to Information Security 37.5 Security Pro (Access Key) TestOut; $185.33 Check with the Coordinator for potential text update before purchasing. $569
T-$171/F-$398
PCP275 Introduction to Python Programming 24 Included in class fees $179
T-$20/F-$159

PCA623

or

PCA627 (if blended)

Shared with Credit class DCOM142

Linux Fundamentals 37.5 CompTIA CertMaster Learn for Linux+; CompTIA; $70.67 CompTIA CertMaster Labs for Linux+ (Access Key); CompTIA; $85.33 Check with the Coordinator for potential text update before purchasing $569
T-$171/F-$398

PCA891

or

PCO304 (if blended)

Shared with Credit class DCOM224

Advanced Linux Administration 50 Same books for Linux Fundamentals Linux: Quick Study Chart Barcharts $6.95 Check with the Coordinator for potential text update before purchasing $735
T-$221/F-$514

Course Series Totals:

 

286.5

$668.16

$4,091
T-$1,196/F-$2,895

Full Program Details

This course is not currently being offered