Computer Systems Technician - Networking
2 years – Ontario College Diploma
Work on industry-based projects
Overview
Upcoming Intake: Fall 2025: Commerce Court – North Bay
Network technologies are used in every modern communication tool from computers to mobile phones, automobiles to home appliances. Train for this dynamic and in-demand field and learn to develop, maintain and support these networks. Learn all aspects of networking and prepare for a career in this dynamic and ever-changing industry.
Your Future Career
- Network administrator
- Network designer
- Security specialist
- Computer technician
- Support specialist
What You Learn
- Network design, implementation and maintenance
- Routing and switching networks
- Wired and wireless networking
- Network troubleshooting
- Server operations
- Operating systems (client and server)
Admissions Requirements
Admissions Requirements
Curriculum
Curriculum
Semester 1
| CMM125 | College Communications |
| CST102 | Introduction to Linux |
| CST105 | IT Essentials |
| CST110 | Introduction to Operating Systems Using Windows |
| CST115 | Networking Fundamentals |
| GENED | General Education Elective - Online (CST Sem 1) |
Semester 2
| CIS115 | Introduction to Databases & SQL |
| CIS123 | Web Programming Principles |
| CST140 | Advanced Linux |
| CST170 | Basic Administration of Microsoft Windows Server |
| CST215 | Routing and Switching Essentials |
Semester 3
| CIS304 | Career Preparation |
| CST205 | Introduction to Scripting and PowerShell |
| CST246 | Information System Security |
| CST250 | Scaling Networks |
| CST260 | Advanced Administration of Microsoft Windows Server |
| GENED | General Education Elective - Online (CST Sem 3) |
Semester 4
| CMM230 | Workplace Communications |
| CST230 | Technical Support for Network Administrators |
| CST325 | Microsoft Azure Administration |
| CST340 | Technician as an Entrepreneur |
| CST265 | Windows Active Directory Services |
| GENED | General Education Elective - Online (CST Sem 4) |
Tuition Fees
Tuition Fees
2025-26 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma
Commerce Court Campus – Domestic| Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2720.24 | $1587 | - | - | $4307.24 |
| 2 | $2720.24 | $1423 | - | - | $4143.24 |
2025-26 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma
Commerce Court Campus – International| Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $15547.54 | $1975.5 | - | - | $17523.04 |
| 2 | $15547.54 | $1811.5 | - | - | $17359.04 |
2024-25 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma
Canadore @ Stanford – International| Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | $15547.5 | $1259 | - | - | $16806.5 |
What You Need
What You Need
Textbooks:
Check out the Campus Bookstore to not only purchase your textbooks but also view your book list before the semester starts.
Technology/Devices:
Canadore College has implemented Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) to enhance your learning experience in and out of the classroom while ensuring flexibility in learning.
To learn more about BYOD and to find out what is required for your program, please visit https://www.canadorecollege.ca/BYOD
The computer must meet minimum specifications:
- PC - Windows Laptop with a minimum 7th Gen i7 processor
- Minimum 16 GB of RAM (more is better)
- Minimum 1 TB of storage through a combination of internal and external hard drives. Recommended the internal hard drive is a solid state drive (SSD)
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes represent culminating demonstrations of learning and achievement. In addition, learning outcomes are interrelated and cannot be viewed in isolation of one another. As such, they should be viewed as a comprehensive whole. They describe performances that demonstrate that significant integrated learning by graduates of the program has been achieved.
View Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
Find out more about General Education program requirements here.
Further Your Education
Further Your Education
There are many options available to students who already have some postsecondary education.
Whether you are looking to study at Canadore from another school, continue your education at Canadore, or looking to pursue further education elsewhere, we can help find the right path for you!
Whether you want to Transfer TO Canadore, Transfer WITHIN Canadore, or prepare to Transfer FROM Canadore, we've got you covered!
Learn more about Credit Transfer and Pathway opportunities here.