UNIX/Linux System Administration
(EDP 302679)
UNIX is a multiserver, multitasking operating system (OS) and is considered both powerful and elegant. Our new certificate program offers you the information and tools to use, manage, and administer both a UNIX system and its open source counterpart, Linux.
With the shift in the economy over the past few years, IT certifications have become increasingly important for employees entering the job market at higher levels, since many lower-level IT positions are being offshored and outsourced. An apparent increase in the number of companies utilizing open source technology has created strong demand for a certificate encompassing both UNIX and Linux.
Program Requirements
All certificate candidates must complete 14 semester units (210 hours) of required courses and one 2-unit (30-hour) elective course for a total of 16 units/240 hours. Students have five years to complete the program. All courses are given for academic credit.
A grade point average of 3.0 or higher is required in order to earn the certificate, and each course must be completed with a grade of C or better. A Certificate with Distinction is awarded to those who complete the entire curriculum with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.
Registration Procedure
We recommend that you register for the certificate program before you begin your third course in the program. To register, please (1) complete and submit the
Program Registration Form or (2) print out and complete the form at
www.unex.berkeley.edu/info/cert.php. Mail or fax it as it indicates, and include the nonrefundable registration fee. Certificate registration cannot be taken by phone.
Requirements may be updated based on new developments in the field of study; we recommend completing the program in a timely fashion.
Required Courses (12 semester units/180 hours)
UNIX/Linux System Fundamentals X426.1A
UNIX/Linux System Administration Programming: Shell, C, and Perl X426.1B
UNIX/Linux System Administration I: Essentials X422.8
(offered future term)
UNIX/Linux System Administration II: Networking X420.8
(offered future term)
UNIX/Linux System Administration III: Services X444.2
UNIX/Linux System Security X409.9
Elective Courses (minimum of 2 semester units/30 hours)
Capstone Course—required (2 semester units/30 hours)
This course must be taken last.
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UNIX/Linux System Administration Capstone: Case Studies X462.3 (offered future term)
Completing the Program
You are expected to complete the course requirements for the certificate
within five years of taking the first course. You must notify us in writing
when you have received the final grade report for your last course. After
verifying successful completion of all coursework and requirements,
Extension will award your certificate.
Grading Policy
All courses must be taken for a letter grade. A grade point average of 3.0 is
required in order to earn the certificate, and each course must be completed
with a grade of C or better. If you maintain a 3.5 grade point average or
higher you will be awarded a Certificate with Distinction.
Substitution of Courses
Students may transfer up to two courses from another university, if taken
within the last five years with a grade of B or better. Contact the program
office for guidelines at (510) 642-4151 or
course@unex.berkeley.edu.
For more information please e-mail or call (510) 642-4151.
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