• 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.