- DIPLOMA IN COMPUTER SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN – NETWORKING
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The Computer Systems Technician – Networking program, offered in a two-year delivery format, will allow you to quickly enter the job market.
Facilitated by the School of Engineering Technology and Applied Science, this diploma program will incorporate the latest in computer systems and network technology into its courses to reflect the ever-growing innovations of the digital revolution.
In the applied science program, you'll:
- Delve inside computer hardware and learn the intricacies of operating systems;
- Explore the most up-to-date computer systems and networks technology;
- Learn about computer and network security;
- Assemble and maintain systems that will empower users in creative, business and communication activities.
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As committed faculty members guide you through your courses, they'll maintain a close watch on trends in the industry to ensure the topics truly reflect the ever-growing digital industry.
Once you complete the program, you'll be able to launch a career in technical support in the growing Internet, intranet, extranet and telecom networks fields.
Please note: Qualified college or university graduates with a background in networks may gain direct admission into Semester 3 of this two-year program and receive their Computer Systems Technician - Networking diploma in two semesters (program #3424).
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Career Options and Education Pathways
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Companies Offering Jobs
AIM Funds Management Inc., Canada Life, CIBC Mellon Trust, Enbridge, StorageTek, Toronto Hydro, Transport Canada, IBM, RBC and the Ministry of Government Services
Program Highlights
- The Computer Systems Technician – Networking program offers a strong focus on hands-on labs and technical problem solving.
- Approachable professors have postgraduate degrees from accredited universities and relevant work experience in their specialty.
- You have access to fully outfitted and modern labs.
- You are prepared to handle the intricacies of internet, intranet, extranet and telecom network challenges that crop up in the real world.
- Graduates are positioned to pursue industry certifications such as CompTIA A+, Net+, Security+, Microsoft MTA, MCSA and Cisco CCNA.
- This program has an active Computer Networking Student Society.
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Career Outlook
- Computer systems technician
- Field service representative
- Network technician
- Network technical support specialist
- Help desk support
- Technical support
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The Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) recognizes this TAC nationally-accredited program as meeting the academic standard for certification in the Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) category as well as the OACETT technology report and language benchmark requirements.
Accreditation
TAC
This program has met the national educational standards of Canada’s engineering technology and applied science profession, as such, has received national program accreditation by Technology Accreditation Canada (TAC).
Please note: The qualification requirements and costs for each external accreditation, designation, certification or recognition are set by the granting body — not by Centennial College. In order to qualify for any external accreditations, designations, certifications or recognition, students, and graduates will need to follow the processes and meet the applicable requirements listed on the websites and in the materials of those external bodies.
Further Education
- During this program and after graduating, you have the option to transfer to the three-year Technology advanced diploma offering (program #3405).
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Areas of Employment
- IT companies
- Telecommunication
- Hospitals
- Education (universities, colleges and schools)
- Governmental institutions and agencies
- Internet and communication service providers (Rogers, Bell, Telus)
- Banks and other financial institutions
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Education Pathways
Successful graduates of this Computer Systems Technician – Networking Diploma program have the opportunity to apply their credits towards further study at the degree level. Listed below are the degrees from partnering institutions that are available for this program.
Please note that each partner pathway has a specific minimum grade requirement in order to qualify for transferring credits, which are assessed by the partner institution.
| Partner Institution |
Degree Program |
| Algoma University |
Honours Bachelor of Arts - multiple majors |
| Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting or Human Resources Management or Marketing |
| Bachelor of Science - multiple majors |
| Bachelor of Computer Science - multiple majors |
| Brock University |
Honours Bachelor of Science in Computer Studies - multiple majors |
| Honours Bachelor of Science in Core Sciences - multiple majors |
| Honours Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology |
| Honours Bachelor of Science - Mathematics and Statistics |
| Davenport University |
Bachelor of Science - Network Management and Design |
| Bachelor of Science - Network Management and Security |
| Bachelor of Science - Technology Project Management |
| Lakehead University |
Bachelor or Honours Degree - multiple majors |
| Laurentian University |
Bachelor of Arts |
| Ontario Tech University (UOIT) |
Honours Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies and Digital Technology |
| Seneca College |
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies |
| Sheridan College |
Bachelor of Applied Computer Science - Mobile Computing |
| Bachelor of Applied Information Sciences - Information Systems Security |
| Wilfrid Laurier University - Brantford Campus |
Honours Bachelor of Arts |
| York University |
Honours Bachelor degree in any major |
| Honours Computer Science |
| Honours Environmental Studies |
| Honours Science - Chemistry |
| Bachelor of Science - multiple majors |
Please visit our website at www.centennialcollege.ca/admissions/applying/education-pathways/outbound-pathways for more information on articulation agreements.
For pathways to other Ontario post-secondary institutions, please view ONCAT.
Recognitions
OACETT
Okanagan College
Durham College
Luther College
Confederation College canada
Saint Mary's University
Humber College
