UNIX/Linux System Administration Certificate

UNIX/Linux continues to provide secure, powerful, cost-effective and comprehensive solutions for small, mid- and large-sized organizations around the world. The open-source language has many powerful advantages over its main rival Microsoft including the portability of large programs and development of rich applications that can serve every aspect of an organization from customer service to human resources to marketing and sales. The benefits of UNIX/Linux are wide ranging, and the career prospects for UNIX/Linux professionals continue to be very promising.

Objectives
This program provides a comprehensive development of critical UNIX/Linux system administration skills including installation, programming and application development, Web support, security, administration, backup and recovery, optimization and security. This is one of the most comprehensive programs participants will find in the region and provides participants access to a wealth of resources surrounding open-source development, administration and support.

Who Can Benefit
IT professionals including system, network and database administrators, programmers, analysts, technicians, managers and operations staff. This program also provides IT and computer science participants with an in-depth, skills-based knowledge of UNIX/Linux systems, which may provide access to high-wage job opportunities.