Diploma Computer Systems Technology - Networking (Fast Track) Diploma en Sistemas Informáticos - Redes

Our Computer Systems Technology – Networking (Fast-Track) program is for students who have previously completed a relevant college or university program and wish to receive their diploma in two years (four semesters) by entering the second year of this three-year offering.

This college engineering program prides itself on offering an ideal balance between hands-on experience and theory in its Computer Systems Technology courses. As such, you learn by using state-of-the-art testing and measurement equipment in purpose-built labs to develop a solid foundation in network design and testing as well as project management.

Hands-on activities include delving inside computer hardware and learning the intricacies of operating systems, exploring current computer systems and networks technology, and assembling and maintaining systems that will empower users in creative, business and communication activities.

The specific areas in which you develop technical expertise include:

Wireless communications
Data centre/cloud
Network design, management and troubleshooting
Converged (VoIP) networks
Network security
Administration and management of Windows/Linux systems
The Computer Systems Technology – Networking (Fast Track) program ensures you are fully prepared for a challenging career in the computer industry by offering lessons that centre on the latest technological advances in the ever-growing digital industry.

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
Introduction to Business and ICT
Introduction to Programming
Unix/ Linux
Routing and Switching
Global Citizenship: From Social Analysis to Social Action

Semester 3
WAN Technologies
Network Design and Test
Wireless Technology
Voice and Video Over IP
IT Project Management
Data Centre
Report Writing in a Technical Environment

Semester 4
Computer Forensics
Network Management
Relational Database Management
Wireless Networks
Technologist Project
Internetwork Troubleshooting
Business and ICT
Employment Skills

Network/system analyst
Security analyst
Wireless network administrator/technician
Network/system administrator
Data centre/cloud technician
Network/system technologist
VoIP administrator
Network technical support specialist