Program Overview

The Linux Studies program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in the rapidly growing field of Linux administration. This program focuses on preparing students for the Linux Professional Institute's LPIC-1 certification exams (101 and 102), which are widely recognized as the industry standard for entry-level Linux administration professionals. Upon program completion, students will have a strong foundation in Linux administration and will be well-prepared to take the LPIC-1 certification exams. This certificate program is ideal for those who are looking to start a career in Linux administration, as well as for experienced professionals who want to expand their knowledge and expertise in this area.

 

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Linux Essentials (LPI Linux Essentials) Certificate

This one-course certificate program is designed to provide students with the essential skills needed to pass the Linux Professional Institute's (LPI) Linux Essentials certification exam. The LPI Linux Essentials certification is a globally recognized credential that demonstrates a student's understanding of the fundamental concepts of the Linux operating system and open source software. Students will learn about the history and development of Linux, as well as the principles of open source software. They will also learn about the Linux command line, file system structure, and basic system administration tasks. Additionally, students will be introduced to key concepts such as security, networking, and system configuration. Upon completion, students will have the knowledge and skills needed to take the LPI Linux Essentials certification exam. This certificate program is ideal for those interested in pursuing a career in IT or for those looking to expand their knowledge and skills in the use of Linux.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge necessary to complete the studies for the Linux Professional Institute (LPI) Linux Essentials industry certification exam.

» Learn more about the Linux Essentials (LPI Linux Essentials) Certificate requirements

 

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Linux Administration (LPIC-1) Certificate

The Computer Studies: Linux Administration (LPIC-1) skills certificate program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in the rapidly growing field of Linux administration. This two-course program focuses on preparing students for the Linux Professional Institute's LPIC-1 certification exams (101 and 102), which are widely recognized as the industry standard for entry-level Linux administration professionals. The first course, Linux Administration 1, covers the fundamental concepts and practices of Linux administration, including installation and configuration of systems, networking, and security. The second course, Linux Administration 2, builds on the skills learned in the first course and focuses on more advanced topics such as server management, scripting, and system administration. Upon program completion, students will have a strong foundation in Linux administration and will be well-prepared to take the LPIC-1 certification exams. This certificate program is ideal for those who are looking to start a career in Linux administration, as well as for experienced professionals who want to expand their knowledge and expertise in this area.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge necessary to complete the studies for the Linux Professional Institute's LPIC-1 certification exams.
2. Ability to perform maintenance tasks on a Linux system using the command line to install and configure a computer running Linux.

» Learn more about the Linux Administration (LPIC-1) Certificate requirements