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.
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 Requirementss
- 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.
2 years (4 semesters)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
- Applicants must have completed 12th grade with English Credits or Credits on transcripts
- The language of instruction at Atlantic Business College is English. In addition to the academic admission requirements, all applicants for whom English is not their first language and/or are coming from countries where English is not an official language, must provide proof of language proficiency.
- Applicants must meet ONE of the following criteria to meet Atlantic Business College’s English language Proficiency requirements:
- TOEFL – Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet based test (IBT) – Overall 80 with the minimum in each component: Reading 20; Listening 20; Speaking 20; Writing 20.or
- International English Language Testing (IELTS) Academic Level with scores at or above overall average of 6 AND no band below 5.5 or
- (IELTS is not required if the candidate is from an English-speaking country.)
- Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) with a score of Certificate and Diploma. Minimum score of 58 with no subject test less than 49 means (49L,49W,49S,49R) or
- Canadian Academic English Language Assessment Test (CAEL) (the online or in-person test) with a score of: Certificate and Diploma Overall band score of 60 or
- CELPIP: Over all 7 no band below than 6 (6R,6L,6S,6W)
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
Program Fees
Computer Network Technicians