Diploma Computer Systems Technician- Networking (Fast Trakc). Diploma de Técnico en Sistemas Informáticos - Redes

The Computer Systems Technician – Networking (Fast Track) program is for students who have completed a college or university program and wish to get into the computer industry faster.

This applied science program allows qualified college or university graduates to gain direct admission into the second year (third semester) of the two-year Computer Systems Technician - Networking program and receive their diploma in one year (two semesters).

The areas covered in this School of Engineering Technology and Applied Science program, which attracts university grads from around the world, include:

Multi-vendor operating systems
Data communications
Networking
Network security
Network service and support
Customer skills
Communications for technology
This diploma program includes an optimum balance between hands-on experience and theory. You work with state-of-the-art testing and measurement equipment in purpose-built labs, solidifying a strong foundation in network design and testing. In these labs, you delve inside PC hardware and learn the intricacies of operating systems, explore the latest in computer systems and networks technology and assemble and maintain systems that will empower users in creative, business and communication activities.

Committed faculty members maintain a close watch on trends in the industry to ensure included topics reflect the ever-growing digital industry.

Graduates of this program are prepared to handle technical support for the information systems, internet, intranets, extranets and telecom and wireless networks that exist in the real world.

College diploma or university degree in computer science, engineering or a related discipline
We will consider applicants with a combination of partial degree or diploma and relevant work experience

Additional Requirements:
Transcript and resume review
Centennial College English Skills Assessment (must score 170 or 171 for admission)

Start Date:Fall, Winter

Semester 1
Windows Server Operating System
Switching and Routing Essentials
Introduction to Telephony
College Communications 2
General Education Elective
Statistics for Computer Systems

Semester 2
Applied Ethics in Technology and the Environment
Network Security
Network Services
Technician Project
Introduction to Business and ICT
Computer Forensics
Routing and Switching
Employment Skills
Report Writing in a Technical Environment
Global Citizenship: From Social Analysis to Social Action

Computer systems technician
Field service representative
Network technician
Network technical support specialist
Help desk support
Technical support