Computer Systems - Networking Technician

2 years – Ontario College Diploma

3 years – Ontario College Advanced Diploma

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Overview

Upcoming Intakes:

Fall 2021: Commerce Court – North Bay, Canadore at Stanford – Brampton, Canadore at Stanford – Mississauga, Canadore at Stanford – Scarborough

Spring 2022: Canadore at Stanford – Mississauga, Canadore at Stanford – Scarborough

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 - 2 year

  • Network design, implementation and maintenance 
  • Routing and switching networks
  • Wired and wireless networking 
  • Network troubleshooting
  • Server operations 
  • Operating systems (client and server)

OSSD or equivalent, ENG4C or ENG4U, Grade 12 Math (C or U) or Grade 11 Math (U or M)

If English is not your first language you must provide proof of English competency.

View current English Language Proficiency Requirements.

Academic Upgrading

Semester 1

CST 105 IT Essentials
CST 102 Introduction to UNIX/Linux
CST 110 Introduction to Operating Systems Using Windows
CMM 125 College Communications
STS 100 Student Success

Semester 2

CIS 115 Introduction to Databases & SQL
CST 140 Introduction to Open System Servers
CST 170 Basic Administration of Microsoft Windows Server
CST 115 Networking Fundamentals
GENED General Education Elective - Online (CST Sem 2)

Semester 3

CST 205 Introduction to Scripting and PowerShell
CST 215 Routing and Switching Essentials
CST 240 Open System Application Server
CST 246 Information System Security
CST 260 Microsoft Windows Network Infrastructure
GENED General Education Elective - Online (CST Sem 3)

Semester 4

CST 230 Technical Support for Network Administrators
CST 241 Open System Automation
CST 250 Scaling Networks
CST 265 Windows Active Directory Services
CMM 230 Business Report Writing

Semester 5

CST 310 Connecting Networks
CST 313 Ethical Hacking
CST 325 Configuring & Operating Cloud Infrastructure
CST 340 Technician as an Entrepreneur
CST 398 CST Placement/Project 1

Semester 6

CST 315 Designing Server Infrastructure
CST 330 System Design and Integration Capstone
CST 341 Securing Windows Server
CST 353 Wireless and Mobile
CST 399 CST Placement/Project 2

Ancillary fees have been reviewed as a result of COVID-19 and alternative service and program delivery plans. For current ancillary fees details please see https://www.canadorecollege.ca/get-started/money/fees-and-expenses

2021-2022 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma

Commerce Court Campus – Domestic
Year Tuition Ancillary Fees Material Fee Trip Fee Total
1 $2720.24 $908 - - $3628.24
2 $2720.24 $758 - - $2478.24

2021-2022 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma

Commerce Court Campus – International
Year Tuition Ancillary Fees Material Fee Trip Fee Total
1 $13179.52 $1488 - - $14667.52
2 $13179.52 $1338 - - $14517.52

2021-2022 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma

Canadore @ Stanford – International
Year Tuition Ancillary Fees Material Fee Trip Fee Total
1 $13179.52 $1348 - - $14527.52
2 $13179.52 $1198 - - $14377.52

2021-2022 – 3 years – Ontario College Advanced Diploma

Commerce Court Campus – Domestic
Year Tuition Ancillary Fees Material Fee Trip Fee Total
1 $2720.24 $908 - - $3628.24
2 $2720.24 $758 - - $3478.24
3 $2720.24 $758 - - $3478.24

2021-2022 – 3 years – Ontario College Advanced Diploma

Commerce Court Campus – International
Year Tuition Ancillary Fees Material Fee Trip Fee Total
1 $13179.52 $1488 - - $14667.52
2 $13179.52 $1338 - - $14517.52
3 $13179.52 $1338 - - $14517.52

Check out the Campus Bookstore to not only purchase your textbooks but also view your book list before the semester starts. 

Canadore College will implement Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) in Fall 2020 to enhance students’ learning experience in and out of the classroom and to ensure student 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)
Ontario College Diploma

Ontario College Advanced Diploma

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.

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