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Advanced Technical Certificates
WCTC Technical Certificates

10-credit advanced technical certificate

Gain hands-on experience installing, configuring and managing Linux. Through the Linux Administrator ATC, students will learn to design, implement, maintain and support information systems in a wide variety of computing environments using the Linux operating system. A few of the topics covered include the use of text editors, management of packages and shared libraries, customization of the boot process using various boot loaders, understanding network security within a Linux system, support of a Linux system using command line and GUI tools and more.

Upon completion, students will be able to take the CompTIA Linux+ certification exam at the WCTC Pearson VUE Testing Center.

What is an Advanced Technical Certificate?

An advanced technical certificate (ATC) is designed for professionals with work experience or prior education in a degree program.

How to enroll

This certificate requires a permit to register or call 262.691.5347.

First Semester
	Course Num	Course Name	Credits
	150-185	Linux Fundamentals I	3		*
	150-186	Linux Fundamentals II	3		*
	Total Semester Credits		6
Second Semester
	Course Num	Course Name	Credits
	150-187	Linux System & Network Admin	4		*
	Total Semester Credits		4

+ (Proficiency Exam Available)
* (Prerequisites or substitutes may apply to this class. Click on course title for specific information.)



Printable fact sheet

Contact program counselor Janet Schroeder (262.691.5596) for more information.

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