Linux Associate

This award is not eligible for Financial Aid
This is a Fast Track Certificate, which can be completed in two semesters or less.

Details

Field of Interest
Computer and Information Technology
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Linux Associate (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5046N
Effective Term
Fall 2026

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems OR Permission of program director
Students may be able to accelerate their learning by taking 8-week courses 		CS 0–3
CIS126DL Linux Operating System Critical course Gateway course Students may be able to accelerate their learning by taking 8-week courses 3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
CIS238DL Linux System Administration Students may be able to accelerate their learning by taking 8-week courses 3

Courses Not Currently Offered

Scottsdale Community College does not currently offer these courses. These courses may be offered by other Maricopa Community Colleges as indicated below. Alternative courses, as outlined in the term-by-term course listing above, may also meet the same requirements for your degree or certificate.

Courses listed in this pathway map that are not currently offered at Scottsdale Community College
Course Number Course Name Offering Colleges
CIS126DL Linux Operating System Chandler-Gilbert, Estrella Mountain, GateWay, Glendale, Paradise Valley, Phoenix, Rio Salado, South Mountain
CIS238DL Linux System Administration Chandler-Gilbert, Paradise Valley, Rio Salado

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