Kubernetes Administration
This award is not eligible for Financial Aid
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Kubernetes Administration is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to perform the responsibilities of administering cluster architecture, installation, configuration, storage and troubleshooting. This program helps prepare students for the Certified Kubernetes Administrator certification (CKA). Industry professionals in the field of systems administration will benefit from adding a specialization in Kubernetes administration to their skill sets.
Details
Field of Interest
Computer and Information Technology
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Kubernetes Administration (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5933N
Total credits required
4-10
Catalog Year
2024-2025
Effective Term
Fall 2024
Notes
This program is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
What You'll Learn
This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of Kubernetes cluster architecture, installation and configuration.
- Manage workloads and scheduling tasks in kubernetes cluster.
- Configure kubernetes cluster services and networking.
- Create persistent and non-persistent storage for applications in a kubernetes cluster.
- Solve kubernetes failures through troubleshooting.
Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Computer and Information Systems Managers
$153,060 Show expanded career information for Computer and Information Systems Managers
Computer Network Architects
$118,810 Show expanded career information for Computer Network Architects
Computer Network Support Specialists
$62,540 Show expanded career information for Computer Network Support Specialists
Computer Systems Analysts
$98,470 Show expanded career information for Computer Systems Analysts
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
$87,900 Show expanded career information for Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS126RH or CIS126DL | Red Hat System Administration I or Linux Operating System | OR May be waived by permission of Instructor | 0–3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS238DL or CIS238RH | Linux System Administration or Red Hat System Administration II | OR May be waived by permission of Instructor | 0–3 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS252 | Introduction to Kubernetes Administration | 4 |
Course Area Key
Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Disclaimer
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
This certificate is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.
View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm11?id=187783).
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