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Dennis Kibbe
Residential Faculty - Computer Informations Systems
Office: BA 40 - Room: BA025
480-461-7246
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Office Hours
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Online | Online | Online | Online | |
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I'm always available to meet with students. I'm typically on campus one hour before class and during the office hours listed above. Feel free to schedule an appointment during those times, either in person or via Zoom. If those times don't work for you, let me know, and I can find a time that suits you better.
Profile
As a nationally recognized Red Hat Academy instructor I have been teaching the Linux operating system since 2008. Two of my courses have received Mesa Community College's Gold Star certification for instructional excellence. The Red Hat Enterprise Linux courses I teach use the official Red Hat Academy curriculum which will help prepare you to pass the Red Hat RHCSA and RHCE exams. As a Red Hat Academy MCC students can receive a discount on the Red Hat certification exams. The Amazon Web Services courses I teach use the official AWS curriculum and align with industry recognized AWS certifications. Students enrolled in my AWS courses are eligible to receive a discount voucher on AWS certification exams. In addition to teaching the Red Hat and AWS courses I am a Quality Matters Peer Reviewer and a certified Amazon Web Services instructor. In addition, I hold blockchain certificates of completion from MIT's Sloan School of Management and the University of Buffalo.
Classes Taught
Fall 2025
| CIS126RH | Red Hat System Administration I | 3 Credits | ||||
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Introduction to core administration skills needed to manage a Red Hat Enterprise Linux system. This Red Hat Academy course helps prepare for the Red Hat certification exams using a hands-on, task-focused curriculum. Prerequisites: None. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
23384 |
Dobson Campus |
Hybrid In-Person
Lecture/Lab
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08/26/2025 – 10/16/2025 |
TuTh |
6:00 PM – 8:45 PM |
Open 20 of 24 |
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Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session.
Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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24291 |
Dobson Campus |
Hybrid In-Person
Lecture/Lab
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08/28/2025 – 10/16/2025 |
Th |
1:30 PM – 4:00 PM |
Open 3 of 24 |
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Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session.
Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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| CIS239DL | Linux Shell Scripting | 3 Credits | ||||
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Linux Shell Scripting syntax and methods including the automation of system tasks as well as interpreted user-level programming. Course includes the Linux Borne Again Shell (BASH) as well as a variety of industry competitors. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS238DL or CIS238RH or permission of Instructor. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
24893 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
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08/25/2025 – 10/17/2025 |
Open 12 of 24 |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified.
Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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| CLD110 | Amazon Web Services Cloud Foundations | 3 Credits | ||||
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Provides a detailed overview of cloud concepts, Amazon Web Services (AWS) core services, security, architecture, pricing, and support. Intended for students who seek an overall understanding of cloud computing concepts, independent of specific technical roles. Helps to prepare students for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam. Prerequisites: None. CIS105 suggested but not required. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
23696 |
Live Online |
Live Online
Lecture/Lab
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08/27/2025 – 10/15/2025 |
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5:45 PM – 8:15 PM |
Open 1 of 24 |
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Notes: Live Online classes have sessions that meet online on specific days and times. Attendance in these sessions will be at the discretion of the instructor, and additional work will be required on the student’s own time. Access to a computer or mobile device with Internet connection is required.
Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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Degrees & Awards
- Red Hat Academy New Instructor of the Year
- Red Hat Academy - Program Educator
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VMware Certified Associate Certificate
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Quality Matters Peer Reviewer
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MCC Gold Star Certification CIS126DL and CIS238DL
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M.I.T. Sloan School of Management Blockchain Technology Certificate of Completion
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