About Linux Administration

The Linux operating system is a common backbone in the tech industry.

Become fluent in the ways of Linux so you can manage an organization's servers and assist those who depend on them! Our Linux Administration Certificate of Achievement can prepare you for Linux administration and system administration positions.

About Database Administration

Most organizations have data to manage, and many of these organizations use SQL.

By learning how to administer an enterprise-caliber SQL database, you can help these organizations keep their data infrastructure running smoothly! Our Database Administration Certificate of Achievement can help you prepare for an industry database administrator certification test and seek employment as a database administrator (DBA).

Explore Potential Careers

Studying Linux Administration can lead to a variety of different jobs or career paths. Below are just some of the many options you will have!

  • Linux Administrator
  • System Administrator
  • Database Administrator

Program Options 

Click on the certificate below to see a sample map of courses to take to complete your goal from start to finish. 

Please note that the course map provided is just an example to help you get started. Please meet with a counselor to personalize the plan to you and your Academic goals.

Important Note: Due to college-wide budget constraints, the computer science department has had to indefinitely or permanently suspend offerings of a number of our courses. In particular, CS 155B has been indefinitely suspended and will not be offered in the near future. Students hoping to complete the Database Administration Certificate should consult with the CNIT department on whether CNIT 415 will be offered.

Substitutions

Students needing a course substitution approved for any of our certificates need to obtain a signature on their Certificate Petition from the CS department chair.

View Requirements in College Catalog

Semester 1 

Course Number Course Title Units
CS 160A (first half of semester) Intro to Unix/Linux 2
CS 160B (second half of semester) Unix/Linux Shell Scripting 2

Total Units: 4 

Semester 2

Course Number Course Title Units
CS 260A (spring semesters only) Linux System Administration 4

Total Units: 4 

Note: Due to college-wide budget constraints, the Computer Science Department is temporarily suspending our offerings of CS 155B. Students looking to complete this certificate should consult with the CNIT department on whether CNIT 415 will be offered.

We offer our sincere apologies to any students affected by this. We hope to bring CS 155B back soon. Feel free to contact the Computer Science Department Chair with questions.

View Requirements in College Catalog

Semester 1 

Course Number Course Title Units

CS 150A

Introduction to SQL Databases and NoSQL 3
CS 160A (first half of semester) Intro to Unix/Linux 2
CS 160B (second half of semester) Unix/Linux Shell Scripting 2

Total Units: 7 

Semester 2

Course Number Course Title Units

CS 155P (spring only)

MySQL Programming

3

CS 155B (not currently offered) or CNIT 415

(Database Administration Course) 3

Total Units: 6