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Introduction to Linux is a course about how the Linux operating system works, where it came from, and how people use it on computers, servers, and virtual machines. It covers both the ideas behind Linux, such as its history and open-source community, and the practical tasks involved in using it, like working with files, managing software, and using the command line.
Introduction to Linux is a self-paced online course built around video lessons, with quizzes, an assignment component, and a final exam. Grades are weighted equally across four parts: 25% Attendance, 25% Quizzes, 25% Assignments, and 25% Final Exam. Once you complete the course and earn the transcript credit, that credit is what Strayer reviews for its named equivalency, CIS255 – Operating Systems or CIS000 – General Elective.
The course teaches you how Linux is installed, how user accounts and permissions are managed, and how to work at the command line, which are skills that come up in system administration, software development, and hosting roles. Because the credit can be applied as CIS255 – Operating Systems or CIS000 – General Elective, you can put this knowledge to use while also advancing a degree at Strayer, including the Associate in Arts or a Bachelor's degree path.
After you finish the course, the transcript is sent to Strayer University, and Strayer's registrar reviews it and applies the credit as CIS255 – Operating Systems or CIS000 – General Elective. That named equivalency is the strongest form of transfer recognition, so the credit maps to a specific catalog course rather than sitting as unassigned elective credit. Strayer's 2026-2027 catalog accepts credit reviewed by ACE and NCCRS with a grade of C or higher, and up to 126 quarter hours can count toward a bachelor's degree. Check with a Strayer advisor to confirm exactly where the equivalency fits your specific degree plan.
This course suits adults who want to finish a Strayer degree and need to fill a systems-related credit, as well as students who are changing careers and want a practical, low-cost way to build Linux fundamentals. Strayer's named recognition of this course as CIS255 or CIS000 means it can fill a defined slot in a degree plan, and the transfer limit of 126 credits means it counts toward the portion of the degree that transfer credit can cover. It is not a good fit for anyone who expects an advanced sysadmin or security course, since the material focuses on fundamentals, or for anyone whose program requires a grade lower than C.
Strayer University signed an articulation agreement with UPI Study (effective 15 June 2025). Its 2026-2027 catalog accepts credit reviewed by ACE and NCCRS, with a grade of C or higher, up to 126 quarter hours toward a bachelor's degree.
Transfer credits are never guaranteed. Strayer determines, in its sole discretion, which credits qualify under the agreement and its transfer credit policies.
Enroll for $250 (or use a UPI Study subscription), finish in 28–30 days, and transfer 3 credits to Strayer University.