Certificate of Achievement

Unix Administrator Certificate of Achievement

14 units · 16 months · Not approved for federal financial aid

Program code: CIS.UNAD.CA

State control number: 37565

The UNIX Administrator Certificate is a high quality certification process that will provide evidence that a qualifying individual has skill in designing, implementing and maintaining UNIX and Linux based networks. By being certified, clients, customers, and employers are ensured that the UNIX administrator is well equipped to handle the day-to-day operations associated with a UNIX based network as well as the unforeseen problems that tend to arise in any network.

CCN numbers are pending until the college adopts the new numbering. Register using the current number.

Required Courses

Complete all of the following.

Minimum grade: C.

Complete all of the following with a C or better

  1. CIS 50 Computer Ethics (2 units)Recommended Skill: Know how to use a personal computer: functions of mouse buttons and control of mouse movement (right click, left click,…Under CCN Revision becomes CIS 0150
  2. CIS 190 Introduction to the Unix Operating System (4 units)This course introduces the Unix and Linux operating systems. Topics include the history of Unix, commands and utilities, file system…Under CCN Revision becomes CIS 1590
  3. CIS 221 Programming Concepts & Methodology I using Python (4 units)First course in a sequence of courses that is compliant with the standards of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM). C-ID Comp122…Under CCN Revision becomes CIS 2421Formerly CIS 83
  4. CIS 261 Unix System Administration (4 units)Prerequisite: CIS 190 with a grade of 'C' or better. UNIX system administrators are responsible for the operation of UNIX systems--the most…Under CCN Revision becomes CIS 2561

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