Location
Catonsville, Online
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/.
Program Course Sequence
Prerequisite
Course Number
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Course Title
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Course Hours
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Textbook Information
(approximate cost; subject to change)
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Costs
T=Tuition/F=Fees
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PCA 619
or PCA 615
(if blended)
Shared with Credit class DCOM101
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Networking and Data Communications
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37.5
|
Digital Materials
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$569
T-$171/F-$398
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Course Series
Course Number
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Course Title
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Course Hours
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Textbook Information
(approximate cost; subject to change)
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Costs
T=Tuition/F=Fees
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PCA 623
or PCA 627 (if blended)
Shared with Credit class DCOM142
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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
|
$569
T-$171/F-$398
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PCA 891
or PCO 304 (if blended)
Shared with Credit class DCOM224
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Advanced Linux Administration |
50 |
Same as PCA 623 |
$729
T-$219/F-$510 |
Course Series Totals: |
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87.5 |
$144.33 |
$1,298
T-$390/F-$908 |
Course Series & Prerequisite Totals:
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125
|
$144.33
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$1,867
T-$561/F-$1,306
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