Atlantic Business College

Computer Network Technicians

Computer Network Technicians - 2 Years

This two-year Computer Network Technician diploma program offers the skills and knowledge needed to meet the challenges of the ever-changing field of information technology administration. The students will enhance your abilities by completing practical, hands-on training in networking, operating systems, security, and cloud computing.

The study will teach students to design and implement wireless, local/wide area, and software-defined networks; how to work with and configure open source and proprietary operating systems; and how to work on premises and in the cloud taking the students into the future of IT administration.

Atlantic Business College requires that students enrolled in the Computer Network Technicians Program complete all the courses listed below. To receive a diploma a student must receive a minimum mark of 60 in all courses for year one and year two.

Program Highlights
  • The Computer Network 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

Computer Requirements

  • 16 GB RAM minimum

  • 256 GB SSD Hard Drive (500+ GB would be better)

  • Quad-core i7 2.4GHz or better

  • Video card (2GB RAM minimum/4GB RAM recommended)

  • Webcam

INFORMATION:

Fredericton, NB  Canada

Full Time

  • Red Hat Academy Exam Preparation
  • Cisco Certification Preparation
  • IT Security: Ethical and Legal Issues
  • Security for Cloud and Internet of Things
  • Configuring Cisco Devices
  • Introduction to Programming Using C
  • AS/400 Operations
  • IT Project Mgmt. Fundamentals, Tools & Techniques
  • Secure Scripting
  • Technical Support for Network Administrators
  • Technician as an Entrepreneur
  • Windows Server Scripting
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:
  • Internet of Things
  • Linux/UNIX administration
  • Microsoft administration
  • wireless networks
  • software-defined networks
  • cloud services
  • maintenance and security
  • analyze and resolve information technology problems
  • system design and installation
  • Computer systems technician
  • Field service representative
  • Network technician
  • Network technical support specialist
  • Help desk support
  • Technical support
  • 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.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Students must meet one (1) of the following admission requirements:
  • High school graduation or
  • GED or equivalent or
  • Mature student – Detailed resume outlining experience and qualifications must be submitted.

Year 1

  • PC Hardware

  • PC Operating Systems

  • Fundamentals of Computer Networks

  • Electricity for Computer Systems

  • College Communications 1

  • Mathematics for Computer Systems 1

  • Applied Ethics in Technology and the Environment

  • Fundamentals of Routing and Switching

  • Customer Service

  • Introduction to Unix/Linux

  • Introduction to Business and ICT

  • Introduction to Programming

  • Communications

  • Mathematics for Computer Systems

Year 2

  • Windows Server Operating System

  • Introduction to Telephony

  • IT Project Management

  • Scripting for Systems Administration

  • Technical Writing

  • Global Citizenship: From Social Analysis to Social Action

  • Statistics for Computer Systems

  • Virtualization and Cloud Technology

  • Network Security

  • Network Services

  • Technician Project

  • Wireless Technology

  • Routing and switching

Students must meet one (1) of the following admission requirements:
  • High school graduation or
  • GED or equivalent or
  • Mature student – Detailed resume outlining experience and qualifications must be submitted.
Semester 1
  • PC Hardware
  • PC Operating Systems
  • Fundamentals of Computer Networks
  • Electricity for Computer Systems
  • College Communications 1
  • General Education Elective
  • Mathematics for Computer Systems 1
Semester 2
  • Applied Ethics in Technology and the Environment
  • Fundamentals of Routing and Switching
  • Customer Skills
  • Introduction to Unix/Linux
  • Introduction to Business and ICT
  • Introduction to Programming
  • College Communications 2
  • Mathematics for Computer Systems 2
Semester 3
  • Windows Server Operating System
  • Introduction to Telephony
  • IT Project Management
  • Scripting for Systems Administration
  • Technical Writing
  • Global Citizenship: From Social Analysis to Social Action
  • Statistics for Computer Systems
Semester 4
  • Virtualization and Cloud Technology
  • Network Security
  • Network Services
  • Technician Project
  • Wireless Technology
  • Routing and switching
  • Employment Skills
  • General Education Elective

TUITION & FEES:

Total Fees Payable:

First year- Tuition: $9695.00
Textbooks: $1750.00 plus 5% tax

Second year- Tuition: $5595.00
Textbooks: $1750.00 plus 5% tax

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