Linux System Administration Postbaccalaureate Certificate: Online Learning in Linux Systems

Study to gain the critical knowledge and technical skills to pursue a career working with Linux operating systems.*

If you hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, our program could help you gain the knowledge and skills to apply for an entry-level position in network administration.

The Linux System Administration Postbaccalaureate Certificate program consists of a minimum of 21 quarter credit hours. Upon successful completion of the program, you will be awarded a certificate.

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Program Highlights

The Linux System Administration Postbaccalaureate Certificate’s curriculum provides you with the opportunity to:

Study to acquire the knowledge, skills, and confidence to help you succeed in the IT field.
Examine Linux network administration, Linux installation and configuration, network services, security, and recovery.
Explore how to install, configure, and administer Linux as a network operating system.

Prepare for Certification

The certificate could prepare you for the CompTIA Linux+ and the Novell Certified Linux Professional certification exams.^†

What are the Career Opportunities?

This program is designed to provide you with the specialized knowledge to seek entry-level employment working in the field of Linux operating systems administration.*

Prepare for Future Studies

Qualified credits earned in fulfillment of this certificate may be applied toward the requirements of certain Kaplan University degree programs. When the time is right, come back and earn your degree online at Kaplan University.

Curriculum for the Linux System Administration Postbaccalaureate Certificate

Course #	Course Title	Credits
IT 190	FOUNDATIONS IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY	5 FOUNDATIONS IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Students will explore the basic concepts of information technology including hardware, software, and networks. The student will gain a practical understanding of how computer hardware and operating systems work. Topics include personal computer configuration and maintenance, along with the fundamentals of system software installation and administration.
IT 273	NETWORKING CONCEPTS	5 NETWORKING CONCEPTS This course introduces the concepts behind today's networks. It outlines current network design, explaining the OSI Model and the methods of carrying data over wired and wireless media. Other topics include fundamental network design components such as topologies and access methods, basic administration of network operating systems, and troubleshooting methods for data transmission and recovery.
IT 275	LINUX SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION	5 LINUX SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION This introductory Linux course prepares students to install, configure, and administer Linux as a network operating system. Students learn both command line and graphical user interface administration with full-feature Linux distributions. Emphasis is placed on applied skills that address real-world challenges such as managing file structure, network services, and system security.
IT 374	LINUX SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION II	6 LINUX SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION II This advanced Linux course builds on the skills learned in IT 275. Students configure a Linux production system for authentication, network services, security, backup, and recovery. By completing lab exercises, students learn to monitor performance and set up SAMBA and Apache. The use of GUI and command line tools to troubleshoot client and server connectivity is also covered.

Total Program Requirements	21 Total Program Requirements

Certificate Requirements
Total Program Requirements

You Could Save Time and Money on Your Kaplan University Degree

Credit for Prior Learning

If you already earned course credits at another institution, you may qualify for transfer credit that can be applied toward your program requirements at Kaplan University. Qualifying transfer credit may reduce your total costs for graduate programs. Refer to the University Catalog for our transfer of credit policy.

Students in the Military

Kaplan University is proud to support our military and veterans in their educational pursuits by offering significantly reduced tuition. Undergraduate program tuition is reduced up to 55 percent for active-duty servicemembers and up to 38 percent for veterans. In addition, Kaplan University participates in the Yellow Ribbon program for all of our graduate programs, and both active-duty servicemembers and veterans are eligible for special tuition rates for these programs. A 10 percent tuition reduction is also available to spouses of active-duty servicemembers. For more information, call 866.583.4412 (Toll Free) to speak to a military Admissions Advisor or visit the Kaplan University military site.

Tuition and Fees

Cost per credit hour	$305.00
Total program requirements Linux System Administration Postbaccalaureate Certificate	21
Total cost of tuition	$6,405.00
This program requires a $100 technology fee per term (online students only). A nonrefundable application fee, depending on your program and as described in the Tuition and Fees Supplement, may be required at the time of enrollment. We encourage you to explore the availability of financial aid and scholarships.

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This program is not eligible for Title IV federal financial aid.
*Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job, eligible for job advancement opportunities, or employed at all. Additional training or certification may be required.
^†Although certain programs at Kaplan University are designed to prepare students to take various certification or licensing exams, the University cannot guarantee the student will pass those exams. In some cases, field experience, additional coursework, and/or background checks may be necessary to take or to successfully pass the exams.

Linux System Administration Postbaccalaureate Certificate

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