Server Administrator
Pathway Certificate
Program Mission
The Server Administrator certificate provides students with a quality education that motivates them to reach their full potential through up-to-date Windows Server administration course content, relevant lab experiences, and real-world work experience.
Program Description
The Server Administrator Pathway Certificate is designed to prepare students to configure, update, and administer Windows Servers. Students will also develop the general problem-solving and troubleshooting skills necessary to obtain entry-level work, or continue towards their AAS in Computer Information Systems.
Program Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the Server Administrator Pathway Certificate will:
- Be prepared for entry- or mid-level employment in Microsoft Windows Server administration.
- Develop Windows server administration skills.
- Ready to get started?
It's easy and only requires TWO steps.
Step 1
Fill out our response form. This will alert us that you are interested in the CIS programs.
Step 2
If you are new to UCC (you've never taken a class), apply to UCC. Otherwise, you are done for now. You will be contacted about the next steps.
Career Considerations
This Pathway Certificate is a short-term educational goal aimed towards specific areas in Computer Information Systems and addresses the need for a logical pathway of success for students. A student will be able to earn the certificate and then continue seamlessly on to existing CIS courses. Those already employed in the profession that want to upgrade existing server administration skills may also benefit from this certificate. This certificate may lead to employment in server administration.
Program Publications
Program Requirements
It is strongly recommended that Computer Science (CS) and Computer Information Systems (CIS) students have access to a personally-owned, 64-bit Windows laptop with at least 16 GB of RAM, 1-2 TB hard disk, and other standard laptop accessories. You can purchase a full version of Microsoft Office in the UCC campus store at a very low, discounted student price.
Other CIS Certificates & Degrees at UCC
- Computer Science: AS
- Cybersecurity: AAS - New!
- Computer Information Systems: AAS
- Computer Information Systems: One-Year Certificate
- Junior Database Administrator: Pathway Certificate
- Junior Programmer: Pathway Certificate
- Junior Web Developer: Pathway Certificate
- Cisco Networking Support Technician: Pathway Certificate
- Microsoft Networking Support: Pathway Certificate
- Microsoft Office Technologist: Pathway Certificate
High School Students
Get a head start by becoming a dual credit student. Dual credit students attend UCC and high school. You can complete high school requirements, work on college prerequisites and earn credits towards a degree or certificate all at the same time.
First Generation College Students
Will you be the first in your family to go to college? Take advantage of the Transfer Opportunity Program (TOP). It's FREE. The TOP program provides the extra help you will need to be successful at UCC so you can transfer smoothly to university studies.
Residents of WA, ID, NV, and CA
If you are from Washington, Idaho, Nevada, or California, you pay Oregon resident tuition rates. That's a big discount. You might also be interested in what life is like around UCC. Find out.
Money for College
Get access to millions of dollars that are available to students - not just loans. There are scholarships, grants and work study opportunities. Every student can use money for college. It can help you to be more successful. Plus, it can lower your debt load when you finish college. Some students actually leave college debt-free. Here are some important sources of money for college. Don't let these opportunities for financial aid pass you by. Act now. Decide. Commit. Succeed.
- Pell Grants part of FAFSA (for undergraduate students who display exceptional financial need.)
- Federal Work Study part of FAFSA (Work on Campus. Get experience in the workforce.)
- Scholarships, OSAC, FAFSA, and more (Sources of money for college.)
- UCC Scholars (Tuition waiver for high school seniors with high GPAs.)
Why UCC?
At UCC, you can earn a variety of certificates and degrees that can enhance your current career or place you in the workforce sooner. Plus, UCC offers:
• Expert faculty dedicated to teaching
• Personal attention and small class sizes
• Online classes
Contact
Prospective students should contact an Enrollment Advisor to get started and then see a program advisor (below) to develop a more focused educational plan.
John Blackwood, MS - Contact
Associate Professor, CIS
Phone: 541-440-7686
Vince Yip, MS - Contact
Associate Professor, CIS
Phone: 541-440-7886
