Online Operating Systems Fundamentals Certificate
Advance your skills with a flexible, fully online program with operating systems fundamentals courses. Students enrolled in this online operating systems fundamentals certificate program will be prepared to sit for the LFCS: Linux Foundation Certified IT Associate Examination certification exam.
Why choose Rowan Online’s operating systems fundamentals program?
A flexible online operating systems fundamentals certificate
The Operating Systems Fundamentals Certificate of Undergraduate Study program is currently open to transfer students only. This certificate prepares students to sit for industry-recognized certifications, including the LFCS: Linux Foundation Certified IT Associate Examination certification exam. This certificate can be earned as a separate credential or stacked as part of the online Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Computer Systems Technology program.
2025-2026 Academic Year
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Studying Operating Systems Fundamentals online at Rowan
What You'll Learn
Our operating systems fundamentals undergraduate certificate program requires the completion of 12 credits (four courses) and can be earned as a separate credential or stacked as part of the Bachelor of Arts in Computer Systems Technology.
Online operating systems administration courses
- Linux/Unix Essentials
- Linux/Unix Administration
- Microcomputer Operating Systems I: Workstation
- Microcomputer Operating Systems II: Server Systems
Note: The course information above is not official and is subject to change. For an official list of available courses, please review the Rowan University Academic Catalog.
The Rowan Online Experience
Transfer Credit Information
Rowan Online makes it easy to build on the work you’ve already completed at a previous institution. Our operating systems fundamentals program requires the completion of 12 credits.
Our advising team is here to help you evaluate your transcript and build a plan to complete your degree as efficiently as possible. ]
Admission Requirements
To apply to Rowan’s online operating systems fundamentals certificate program, start by submitting the materials listed below. Once your documents are received, the Rowan University Office of Admissions will follow up with confirmation or let you know if anything is missing. There may be additional action or materials required for admission to the program.
- Submit an application
- No application fee! The application fee is waived for all Rowan Online undergraduate programs.
- Official transcripts from all colleges attended (regardless of number of credits earned)
Tuition and Aid
As a Rowan Online student, you’ll receive a high-quality education that’s affordable and accessible. The cost for the online certificate in network fundamentals program is $589 per credit.
Careers and Outcomes
Upcoming virtual information sessions and events
From general information sessions to specific admission meetings, these events are a great way to ask questions, meet your future faculty members, explore the program in more depth and see what Rowan Online is all about. We can’t wait to meet you!
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