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Careers in information technology are abundant, and you can be on your way to working as a system administration tech in just two semesters with 91茄子鈥檚 System Administration Certificate program.
Students in this program learn from Microsoft and Cisco certified instructors in our state-of-the-art computer labs. Coursework is limited to the most hands-on applied courses you will need to successfully learn how to install, maintain, and administer network operating systems.
Students who complete this certificate will earn credit toward completion of the Computers: Network and System Administration A.A.S degree.
Job Outlook
9,241 Jobs (2020)
+2.7% Change from 2020-2025
Data is from the Omaha Metropolitans Area, and the seven counties in Southwest Iowa that 91茄子 serves
What will you do
The Computers: System Administration Certificate program is designed to place students directly into the workforce upon completion of the two-semester certificate. 聽The certificate program prepares students for entry-level careers in information technology maintaining network operating systems. Graduates of this program who wish to earn an advanced degree and prepare for higher level jobs should continue on to complete the Computers: Network and System Administration program.
Wages
- Entry: $24.61
- Average: $36.14
- Experienced: $74.53
First Semester | ||||
| CIS 127聽-聽Introduction to Programming | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| NET 790聽-聽PC Support I | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| CSC 121聽-聽Operating Systems | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 9.0 Credits | ||||
Second Semester | ||||
| NET 313聽-聽Windows Server | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| NET 418聽-聽LINUX Administration | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 6.0 Credits | ||||
Third Semester | ||||
| NET 343聽-聽Windows Directory Services | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| NET 495聽-聽Virtual Infrastructure | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| CIS 332聽-聽Database and SQL | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 9.0 Credits | ||||
Total Semester Hours Required: 24.0 | ||||
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Program Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of the program students will:
- Demonstrate leadership and teamwork skills.
- Demonstrate troubleshooting and problem solving skills with systems and network.
- Construct a computer network.
- Design, create and maintain a relational database.
- Install PC systems.
- Effectively interact with users.
- Administer and maintain computer networks.
Program Disclaimers
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