- The Certificate in Computer Networking Technician at Saskatchewan Polytechnic is offered a 33 weeks program.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
- Computer Networking Technician is an intensive certificate program that will help students to launch a career in less than a year.
- Students will learn the fundamentals of information technology (IT) with an emphasis on a hands-on approach to installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing computer networking systems and equipment.
- Over 9 months, students will study IT specialties, including:
- desktop support
- server infrastructure
- network infrastructure
- Linux
- VoIP
- security
- Various types of equipment is provided to students for onsite lab learning, including Cisco routers and switches, VoIP phones, desktop PCs and small business servers.
- Students have the opportunity to build complex networked computer systems to further their knowledge of working systems.
- Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Computer Networking Technician program will prepare students to:
- write the exam for Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) designation
- write other industry-recognized exams for Cisco, CompTIA and Microsoft certifications.
- Personal study is recommended before students write any industry certification exam.
- Students can start their career as an IT analyst, help desk analyst, system support specialist, systems administrator, network support or network administrator.
- The average salary of the program goes up to 43,000 USD.