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Possible career opportunities for those with a CompTIA® Linux+ certification include Linux Administrator, Junior Cloud Engineer, Junior DevOps Support Engineer, Technical Support Specialist, Systems Administrator, Network Administrator, Web Administrator/Developer, Cybersecurity Engineer, and Linux Engineer. Tasks associated with these positions include: install, configure, and maintain computer networks; perform system monitoring; analyze network and server resource consumption and control user access; and install and upgrade software and maintain software licenses.
This program prepares students to take the CompTIA® Linux+ Certification exam and for a career in computer network support. Learn to install the Linux operating system, configure hardware and software, manage storage in a Linux environment, automate and schedule jobs, apply security best practices, and configure firewalls and logging services.
Successful candidates must be self-motivated and independent learners, have strong analytical skills, the ability to take direction, and the ability to work both independently and as a team member.
According to U.S. Department of Labor, overall employment of network and computer systems administrators is projected to grow 10% from 2020 to 2030 in Maryland. Projected annual job openings in Maryland are 1,180. Additional career information may be found in Career Coach https://ccbcmd.lightcastcc.com/.
Prerequisite
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Course Number |
Course Title |
Course Hours |
Textbook Information (approximate cost; subject to change) |
Costs T=Tuition/F=Fees |
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or PCA 615 (if blended) Shared with Credit class DCOM101 |
Networking and Data Communications
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37.5 |
Digital Materials |
$569 |
Course Series
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Course Number |
Course Title |
Course Hours |
Textbook Information (approximate cost; subject to change) |
Costs T=Tuition/F=Fees |
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or PCA 627 (if blended) Shared with Credit class DCOM142 |
Linux Fundamentals
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37.5
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CompTIA CertMaster Learn for Linux+; CompTIA; $68 CompTIA CertMaster Labs for Linux+ (Access Key); CompTIA; $82.67 Check with Coordinator for potential text update before purchasing
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$569
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or PCO 304 (if blended) Shared with Credit class DCOM224 |
Advanced Linux Administration | 50 | Same as PCA 623 | $729 T-$219/F-$510 |
| Course Series Totals: | 87.5 | $144.33 | $1,298 T-$390/F-$908 |
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Course Series & Prerequisite Totals: |
125 |
$144.33 |
$1,867 |
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