Chancellor's Certificate in Linux System Administration

Overview
Linux has grown in popularity for use in corporate, governmental, and educational computer systems. It has increased its share of the operating system market because it is cost-effective and stable, can be customized, and has built-in capabilities for providing network services. Linux can be used in a variety of situations - from real-time process control to database applications. It provides you with control over system configuration and upgrades. Linux includes many built-in tools that provide security and support e-commerce. These features make Linux a good candidate for a firewall or a Web server that can handle financial transactions. The growth of Linux has created a need for knowledgeable system administrators and network service providers to set up secure Linux server platforms.

Prerequisites
You should have a working knowledge of network terminology and be familiar with a graphical user interface operating system such as Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP. You are required to complete any prerequisites listed for certificate classes. (These classes will not count toward the required 60 hours.) Be sure to check the course descriptions for specific prerequisites.

Certificate Class Requirements
A minimum of 60 hours is required– 12 hours from Network Communications, 24 hours from UNIX Operating System, and 24 hours from Linux.

Certificate Requirements
Complete the application form and return it with your $25 nonrefundable fee. All classes must be completed through the UM-St. Louis Microcomputer Program within two years of submitting the application. (Note: Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis; submitting the application and paying the fee doesn’t guarantee a seat in any class.)