Red Hat Administration
Certificate of Achievement (CA) Computer Science · Las Positas College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Overview
The Las Positas Computer Science program offers courses that lead to a Certificate of Achievement in Red Hat Linux Administration. The certificate will endow the student with the skills and understanding allowing them to become effective Linux operating system administrators able to manage storage, users, services and processes running on any computer using the Red Hat Linux operating system.
Career Opportunities
Server Administrator, IT Support Specialist Red Hat Linux Administrator/Specialist
Program Learning Outcome(s)
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Administrate users, security policies and processes on a Red Hat Linux server.
- Administrate file systems, fire walls and task automation with BASH scripts on a Red Hat Linux server.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core: (22 Units) | ||
| CNT 43 | Professional Communications | 3 |
| CNT 51 | CompTIA's A+ Certification Computer Technician | 4 |
| CNT 52 | Networking Fundamentals | 3 |
| CNT 69 | Network Security; CompTIA Security + Certification | 3 |
| CNT 7401 | Red Hat Linux Administration I | 3 |
| CNT 7402 | Red Hat Linux Administration II | 3 |
| CS 7 | Introduction to Computer Programming Concepts | 3 |
| Total | 22 | |