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Centennial College's popular Computer Systems Technology - Networking program will focus on the latest in computer systems.
In this advanced diploma program's hands-on courses, you'll gain plenty of practical practice. You'll be delving inside computer hardware and learning the intricacies of operating systems, exploring up-to-date computer systems and network technology, working with computer/server and network technologies, figuring out how to administer and manage computer systems (Windows/Linux), converged networks (VoIP), wireless networks, network security and data centres/Cloud, and assembling and maintaining systems that serve to empower users in creative, business and communication activities.
With faculty members from the School of Engineering Technology and Applied Science maintaining a close watch on technology trends, this college computer program's lessons will reflect the ever-growing innovations of the digital revolution. This will ensure you'll be career-ready for jobs in Internet, intranet, extranet and telecoms technical support.
Notes:
- The program offers an optional co-op component (program #3415). Academically qualified students may enhance their education by working three terms as paid employees in the field.
- Qualified college or university graduates with a background in networks may gain direct admission into Semester 3 of this three-year program and receive their Computer Systems Technology - Networking advanced diploma in four semesters (program #3425). There is also the option to complete a co-op component in the fast-track program (program #3435).
Companies Offering Jobs
AIM Funds Management Inc., the Ministry of Government Services, Canada Life,CIBC Mellon Trust, Enbridge, StorageTek, Toronto Hydro, Transport Canada, IBM, RBC
Program Highlights
- Due to a strong, hands-on lab and technical problem solving focus in the Computer Systems Technology - Networking program, you work with the latest equipment, and learn techniques for computer systems and networks support, maintenance and troubleshooting.
- With this training, you will be positioned to pursue industry standard certifications such as such as CompTIA A+, Net+, Security+, Linux+, Microsoft MTA, MCSA and Cisco CCNA.
Career Outlook
- 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
Education Pathways
Successful graduates of this Computer Systems Technology – Networking Advanced Diploma program have the opportunity to apply their credits toward further study at the degree level. Listed below are the degrees from partnering institutions that are available for this program.

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