Certified Information Technology Technician

Description

The Certified IT Technician program fulfills the need for trained entry-level network Technicians. Computer network technicians establish, operate, maintain and co-ordinate the use of local and wide area networks (LANs and WANs), mainframe networks, hardware, software, and related computer equipment. They set up and maintain enterprise-level internet and intranet web sites, and server hardware and software, as well as monitor and optimize network connectivity and performance.

The Certified IT Technician program prepares students to learn the fundamentals of information technology (IT) with an emphasis on a hands-on approach to installing, maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing computer networking systems and equipment. Once students complete the program, they will be able to launch a career in technical support, in the growing fields of Internet, intranet, extranet, and telecom networks.

Job Opportunities

Program graduates are well equipped to compete for entry and intermediate level jobs in network administration and security. While actual jobs obtained depend on the individual student’s background prior to the program, and their achievements during the program, typical jobs for graduates include:

• Technical Support Specialist
• Digital Computer Operator
• Internet Technician
• LAN (Local Area Network) Administrator
• LAN (Local Area Network) Technician
• Network Support Analyst
• Network Support Technician
• WAN (Wide Area Network) Technician
• Website Administrator
• Web Technician

Wages

$39,885- $77,389 Annually

Program Admission Requirements

• High School graduation (grade 12) or Mature Applicant Status (age 19 or older)
• English 12 (60% or better grade)
• Pass math entrance test

Program Duration

340 Hours /17 Weeks

The Certified IT Technician program is seventeen weeks in length – 340 hours, full-time classroom learning. The program is offered on a full-time basis, four hours per day, and scheduled Monday to Friday.

Industry Certifications

Microsoft:
• Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): Windows 10
• MCTS (Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist)

CompTIA:
• CompTIA A+
• CompTIA Network+

Course Outline

Code	Course Name	Hours
ITP 101	Introduction to Computers	40
ITP 102	CompTIA A+ IT Technician	80
ITP 103	CompTIA Network+	80
ITP 104	Installing and Configuring Windows 10	60
ITP 105	Configuring Windows Devices	60
ITP 106	Resume Writing/Interview Technique	20
Total		340

Fee Structure

#	PARTICULARS	FEE	REMARKS
1	Tuition Fee	$5750	Domestic Students
2	Registration	$250
Total		$6000
1	Tuition Fee	$7750	International Students
2	Registration	$250
Total		$8000

This program has been approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training.