Network Administration

PROGRAM OUTLINE

Student Success Strategy - This course introduces students to the technique, skills and concepts that will enable them to achieve personal, academic and professional success.

English I - Develops college-level grammar, vocabulary, sentence variety, paragraph structure, reading, and writing skills, which are necessary for success in all other courses.

A+ Essentials - Students will obtain the skills and knowledge necessary to install, build, upgrade, repair, configure, troubleshoot, and performing preventative maintenance on personal computer hardware and operating systems. Uses Exam Code 220-1001.

A+ IT Technician - This hands-on PC repair course familiarizes students with standard PC hardware and software systems.  Uses Exam Code 220-1002.

Network+ - deals with basic networking concepts and configurations. Uses Exam Code N10-008.

Security+ - helps students understand the field of network security and how it relates to other areas of information technology.  Uses Exam Code SYO-501.

Windows Server Infrastructure - Introduces to management of hardware, user groups, computer accounts, file access and disc storage. It also includes concepts such as Group Policy, performance monitoring, backups, disaster recovery and Windows Server security features.

Network Infrastructure - Introduces to Microsoft Windows Server network infrastructure to provide knowledge of different network types and common network protocols (TCP/IP, DHCP).

Managing Desktops - Plan and Maintain Network Infrastructure: Introduces on how to plan and implement server roles, server security, network infrastructure, routing, remote access, server ability, network security and security infrastructure.

Identity Management - Introduces to the basics of how directory services work and the role they play in the network, specifically how the directory concept is implemented in Microsoft’s Active Directory.

Managing Client Systems - Introduces to installation and configuration of Windows Operating System, including wide area networks, local security management and security for domain members.

Server Security - Introduces to the knowledge and skills for analyzing business requirements for a secure Microsoft Windows Server network infrastructure.

Microsoft Exchange Server - Introduces to skills and concepts of installing Microsoft Exchange Server, creating and managing recipients, configuring client connectivity, managing servers, implementing security, creating and managing public folders, choosing appropriate data storage hardware, backing up and restoring exchange data and migrating from previous versions of Exchange.

Linux Fundamentals - Introduces to basic installation, operation and troubleshooting services on Linux workstations and servers.

Linux Intermediate - Introduces to all the key elements like installation, file system, package managers, network configuration, backup, restore, Kernel configuration, TCP/IP, printing, DHCP and device configuration.

CCNA - This hands-on course familiarizes students with connecting to WAN; implementing network security, network types, network media, routing and switching fundamentals.

CCNP - This course emphasizes topics such as security, converged networks, quality of service (QoS), virtual private networks (VPN) and broadband technologies.

CWNA, Wireless Technology - Students gain the skills needed to install, configure and troubleshoot WLAN hardware peripherals and protocols.  Using Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA).

Professional Skills - This course is intended to equip the students to shore up their interpersonal skills commonly identified by the employers as being essential for successful induction and working in the professional world.

WHY THIS PROGRAM?

The Canadian Government has projected that there is a growing demand in Ontario as well as the other provinces. The government stresses that the industry is becoming increasingly competitive and that companies are increasingly looking for well-qualified applicants that have a diverse array of knowledge and skills. Entrance into this industry requires a post-secondary education and computer networking-based certification are assets in securing employment.

ASSOCIATED NATIONAL OCCUPATION CLASSIFICATION (NOC) CODES

After pursuing a Diploma in Network Administration you are eligible for positions falling under the following NOC Codes

NOC 2281 - Computer network technicians - Computer network technicians establish, operate, maintain and co-ordinate the use of local and wide area networks (LANs and WANs), mainframe networks, hardware, software and related computer equipment. They set up and maintain Internet and intranet Web sites and Web-server hardware and software, and monitor and optimize network connectivity and performance. They are employed in information technology units throughout the private and public sectors. Supervisors of computer network technicians are included in this unit group.

NOC 2147 – Network Specialist - Network Specialist research, plan, design, develop, modify, evaluate and integrate computer and telecommunications hardware and related equipment, and information and communication system networks including mainframe systems, local and wide area networks, fibre-optic networks, wireless communication networks, intranets, the Internet and other data communications systems. They are employed by computer and telecommunication hardware manufacturers, by engineering, manufacturing and telecommunications firms, in information technology consulting firms, by governmental, educational and research institutions and in information technology units throughout the private and public sectors.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Maintain, troubleshoot and administer the use of local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), mainframe networks, computer workstations, connections to the Internet and peripheral equipment
• Evaluate and install computer hardware, networking software, operating system software and software applications
• Operate master consoles to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks and to co-ordinate access and use of computer networks
• Provide problem-solving services to network users
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot and upgrade Web-server hardware and software
• Implement network traffic and security monitoring software, and optimize server performance
• Perform routine network start up and close down and maintain control records
• Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations
• Conduct tests and perform security and quality controls
• Control and monitor e-mail use, Web navigation, and installed software
• Perform shell scripting or other basic scripting tasks
• May supervise other workers in this group.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Employers are generally looking for candidates that have a Post-Secondary Diploma or Degree, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, as well as being technically proficient in Microsoft, CompTIA, and Cisco products.

EMPLOYMENT AREAS & PROSPECTS

Completing the Diploma in Network Administration opens the graduate up to various fields for hire, predominately in the IT and Telecommunications industries.

The Information Technology industry in Canada is growing at an expansive rate which is allowing for new opportunities to arise this field.

The IT industry is projected to grow and create new jobs as the number of companies expanding their IT departments continues to increase.

Duration	36 Weeks - Full Time
Campus	Mississauga - Malton Mississauga - Dundas St Scarborough
Course Fees	Contact Us
Faculty	Information Technology
Course Level	Beginner, Intermediate
Features	In Class, Assignment
Delivery Methods	Students may Enroll under either of the Delivery Methods Full In-Person Delivery or Combination of In-Person and Online (Hybrid)
Language	English