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Linux/Unix Administration

Certificate Program

The California State University, East Bay Certificate in Linux/Unix Administration is designed for network professionals, system administrators, programmers, IS professionals and others who need to deepen their Linux/Unix expertise or bring their Linux/Unix expertise up to date.

Students who complete Cal State East Bay's Linux/Unix certificate program will have greater confidence tackling the demands of their jobs. Our Linux Networking course covers FTP, DNS and DHCP server configuration, TCP/IP services configuration and other networking-related tasks as they apply to the Linux platform. Our Linux/Unix System Administration course addresses how to configure, install, manage and administer Linux/Unix-based servers. And our Linux Device Driver Development course gives students hands-on training writing Linux device drivers.

The certificate program's online-only format makes it convenient for professionals anywhere in the world, not just those who live or work in the San Francisco East Bay Area.

Program Objectives

  • To equip graduates with a detailed knowledge of Linux networking.
  • To provide graduates the knowledge and skills needed to configure, install, manage and administer Linux/Unix-based servers.
  • To give graduates skill in writing Linux device drivers.

Who Should Attend

  • Network professionals, system administrators, programmers, IS professionals and others who need to deepen their Linux and Unix expertise or bring their expertise up to date.
  • Network and IS professionals, system administration and other technical professionals who seek a way to differentiate themselves and increase their marketability.

Program Highlights

Type of degree conferred: Certificate
Number of courses: 3 courses
Minimum program length: 6-9 months
Tuition costs (estimated): $1,716 plus $40 application fee
(Tuition and fees are subject to change at any time)