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System Administration
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Ensign College + BYU-Pathway

The system administration certificate is designed to provide ºìÌÒÊÓÆµ with a foundational knowledge of server and network administration to prepare for entry level positions, or an internship, in the system administration field.

This certificate is offered by Ensign College, with support and resources from BYU-Pathway Worldwide.

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Looking Ahead
Potential Employment
  • Desktop/IT Support
  • Windows system administrator
  • Linux administrator
  • Network support
  • Network engineer
Certificate of System Administration
Program Requirements
This certificate builds into the Applied Technology degree.
This is an advanced certificate. Prior to working on this certificate, you must complete Computer Support.
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Certificate
15 CREDITS
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Associate
60 CREDITS
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Bachelor's
90–96 CREDITS
Certificate of System Administration
Course Code
Course Name
# of Credits
IT316
Scripting for Security Operations
3
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Scripting for Security Operations
Explores the computational components of a computer system including electronics, memory, input/output connectors, and how a programmer can interact with these devices using basic programming skills. Laptop is required (see Ensign.edu to find recommended specifications).
IT330
Azure Technologies
3
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Azure Technologies
Prepares the student to prove mastery of the following technical tasks: manage identity and access; implement platform protection; manage security operations; and secure data and applications. Successful completion of this Course will prepare ºìÌÒÊÓÆµ to take exam AZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security Technologies certification exam. Laptop is required (see Ensign.edu to find recommended specifications).
IT335
AWS Cloud Practitioner
3
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AWS Cloud Practitioner
Students will gain knowledge, skills, and abilities to demonstrate basic knowledge of the AWS platform, including available services and their common use cases, AWS Cloud architectural principles (at the conceptual level), account security, and compliance. Students will demonstrate an understanding of AWS Cloud economics including costs, billing, and analysis, and the value proposition of the AWS cloud. Laptop is required (see Ensign.edu to find recommended specifications).
IT340
Business Intelligence Systems
3
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Business Intelligence Systems
Students focus on extracting business intelligence from data sets for various applications, including reporting and visual analytics in multiple domains, including web analytics and business analytics, on aiding decision-making processes. Provides hands-on experience with a variety of SQL dialects, analytic tools, and platforms. Laptop is required. (See ensign.edu to find recommended specifications).
IT370
Advanced Linux
3
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Advanced Linux
Students will enhance their foundational skills by navigating through a series of experiential projects. Students will interact with the advanced Linux command stack to build and integrate various server configurations in a secure environment. They will create, develop, and implement a business infrastructure plan that will meet the needs of an organization. Students will engage in teams, explore their understanding through individual student-led teaching opportunities as they journey through the day and life of a Linux administrator. Laptop is required (See Ensign.edu to find recommended specifications).
For questions about this program, contact BYU-Pathway Support

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Why choose this certificate?
System administration is closely related to computer science, including learning skills in scripting, servers, and network administration. Specific softwares and systems that are in high demand are Amazon web services, Azure, Linux, Powershell, and others.

BYU-Pathway has found that certain combinations of certificates lead to better job opportunities. Most degrees have a recommended plan of certificates that will help ºìÌÒÊÓÆµ increase their income and improve their employment possibilities.
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Outcomes
  • Install, configure, and troubleshoot network routers and switches
  • Install, configure, and troubleshoot Linux and Windows servers
  • Describe and apply security principles and how they can be applied to both network and servers