Enhance the Efficiency of a Company as a Computer Systems Technician

Computer systems network technicians are responsible for building and maintaining computer networks used by businesses, educational institutions, the government and other such establishments. Networks that link desktop computers allow users to send e-mail, and to share data, computer applications and Internet connections. More specifically, these professionals plan a computer network, recommend appropriate network addressing systems, appropriate layouts for various network configurations, and appropriate connection devices. Much of the work involved in implementing a network consists of installing, configuring, and resolving conflicts among different hardware used in the network, such as network adapters. Lastly, Technicians identify problems common to components of the network, such as cards, cables, and other related hardware. They also establish disaster recovery plans for various situations if the network were to malfunction. However, there are also other career options in the field that include: field service representatives, network technicians, network technical support specialists, help desk support and technical support.

At Centennial College, students can study this field in the two-year Computer Systems Technician – Networking program, which incorporates the latest in computer systems and network technology. It also ensures that the topics being taught reflect the ever-growing innovations of the digital revolution. Essentially, with the Networking program, you will go inside PC hardware and into the details of operating systems to have full human control of the computing and communicating technology. You'll also learn how to put together and maintain systems that will empower users. So how exactly is this done? The Computer Systems Technician – Networking program has a strong focus on hands-on learning and technical problem solving through courses such as: PC Hardware, PC Operating Systems, Windows Server Operating System, Electricity for Computer Systems, Network Devices, Network Security and many others. All of these courses are taught at Centennial College's state-of-the-art Progress Campus, which is also centrally located.

Adding more credibility to this Centennial College program, is the fact that it is nationally accredited by the Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists, and, as such, has met the established national technology accreditation requirements. In addition, the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) recognizes the Computer Systems Technician - Networking program as meeting all the academic requirements for certification in the Technician category. These accreditations give graduates the confidence in their education.

Centennial College expects students applying for admission to this program to present at minimum an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent or be 19 years of age or older. Applicants must also have completed the compulsory English 12C or U or skills assessment, or equivalent and Math 11M or U, or 12C or U or skills assessment, or equivalent. Students will be placed in the appropriate English level based on skills assessment results. Please note that meeting minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission to the Computer Systems Technician – Networking program