Prepare for your networking certification
Learn how to administer Microsoft and Linux networked servers and prepare for the CompTIA Linux+ industry certification exam. Networking specialists are important members of an IT team as businesses expand networking to share resources and reduce expenses.
This academic program prepares you for the following careers. All job data is provided by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Salary Data
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Metro Area Average
Florida Average
Projected employment for Florida
2023 Employment
21,680
2033
24,120
Percent Change
11
Projected Job Openings
1510
LINUX SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR Certificate SKILLS
- Fundamentals of the Linux/Unix operating environments
- Linux system server administration
- Computer hardware and software installation, troubleshooting and configuration
- LAN concepts
- Network administration, management and security
Network Administration Certificate with Financial Aid Eligibility
LINXSA-CT
Effective Beginning Catalog Term: Fall 2022 (610)
The requirements shown below are valid beginning Fall 2022 (610), and may not reflect degree requirements for current students. Current students should visit My SPC and view My Learning Plan to see specific degree requirements for their effective term.
Program Summary
This certificate program is designed to produce certified network administrators and engineers. Students will learn skills and perform tasks required to administer Microsoft and Linux networked servers. These skills include the design, implementation, networking, managing, maintaining, providing services, providing applications, and security of a server network environment. Upon completion of the specified courses, students will be prepared to take industry certification, and upon successful completion of all coursework, students will be awarded a college certificate for this program. These courses will apply toward the AS degree in Networking Technologies. Some courses may require a prerequisite that must be met by the student.
Academic Pathways
The Academic Pathway is a tool for students that lists the following items:- the recommended order in which to take the program courses
- suggested course when more than one option exists
- which semester each course is typically offered
- if the course has a prerequisite
- courses that may lead to a certificate (if offered in the program)
Please verify the Academic Pathway lists your correct starting semester.
Program Leadership Information
Florida CIP Code
0511100122 - Linux System Administrator CCC
Federal CIP Code
11.1001 - Network and System Administration/Administrator.
COMPLETE YOUR EDUCATION at spc
Our Network Administration Certificate transfers to SPC's Associate in Science degree in Networking Technologies. The A.S. degree transfers to SPC's Technology Development and Management B.A.S. Degree.
Sharpen your computer networking skills
We also offer short-term technology training through our Workforce Institute.
