PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
This diploma program focuses on preparing you to work as a network administrator requiring the application of current industry policies, practices, procedures, and tools. This program will give you the theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills in providing end-user support, including day-to-day administration, maintenance, and support of computer systems and networks.
The two options are:
- Network Administration Diploma
- Network Administration Diploma with Co-op
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon successful completion, students will have demonstrated the ability to apply theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills in providing end-user support, including day-to-day administration, maintenance, and support of computer systems and networks.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- Grade 12 graduate or mature student status (British Columbia, 19 years or older)
- Meet minimum English language proficiency requirements
CAREER OPTIONS
Upon successful completion, graduates will be able to secure employment in businesses of all sizes, such as help desk and technical support, data center operators, network administrators, and network support analysts.
- Help Desk
- Technical Support
- Data Center Operators
- Network Administrators
- Systems Administrator
- Network Support Analysts
Co-Op
The co-op will provide students with the opportunity to apply acquired theory and skills in a practical business setting. Students will gain real-world experience working on projects as a member of a team with project deliverables and deadlines.
Program Organization
| Course No. | Course Name | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ICR100 | Information Technology Essentials | 40 |
| ICR110 | Problem solving and analytical thinking | 40 |
| ICR120 | Markup Essentials | 60 |
| ICR130 | Scripting for Web Development | 60 |
| ICR140 | Databases Design and Modeling | 40 |
| ITN200 | Microsoft Windows Client Products | 80 |
| ITN210 | Preparing for the A+ exam | 80 |
| ITN220 | Preparing for the Network exam | 80 |
| ITN300 | Microsoft Windows Active Directory services | 80 |
| ITN310 | Microsoft Windows network infrastructure | 80 |
| ITN320 | Microsoft Windows server products | 80 |
| ITN400 | Markup and Data Serialization | 40 |
| ITN410 | Introduction to Cisco routers | 160 |
| ITN420 | Network & online security | 40 |
| CAP200 | Co-op Prep. Workshop | 80 |
| Co-op | 960 | |
Admission Requirements
- Grade 12 Graduate or a mature student
- Meet the Language proficiency requirements as listed below:
Prior to acceptance applicants must meet at least one of the following language proficiency requirements:
- Provide verified results for one of the English language proficiency tests listed below.
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: overall score of 5.5 or higher.
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) IBT: overall score of 46 or higher
- Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Test: overall score of 40 or higher
- Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP): Listening 6, Speaking 6, Reading 5, and Writing 5
- Duolingo English Test: overall score of 95 or higher
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: overall score of 43 or higher
- Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First exam (FCE): overall score of 160 /"C" or higher
- Cambridge Linguaskill: overall: B2 level or higher
- LANGUAGECERT Academic: B2 level or higher
- The Michigan English Test (MET): B2 level or higher
- iTEP Academic: overall score of 3.5 or higher
- EIKEN: placement of Grade Pre-1 or higher
Test results must be dated no more than two years before the start date of the program.
Mature student applicants:
- Completion of 3 years of full-time secondary education (Grades 8-12) or 2 years of secondary education (including English 10 and 11 with a grade of 'C' or higher) from a country where English is one of the principal languages(This may be demonstrated by providing a high school transcript, completion of a BC Adult Graduation program or providing international education credentials recognized through WES, ICES, or IQAS.), or
- Completion of 2 years of full-time post-secondary education at an accredited institution where English is the language of instruction (Language development courses (i.e., ELL courses) cannot be included in this calculation), or
- Evidence that a language standard defined and accepted by a third-party regulator has been met. This may include minimum language standards or testing options set by a third-party regulator (e.g., Health Colleges, Public Registries, Transport Canada, etc.).
- Applicant is 19 years or older at the start of the program and is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who cannot access is their educational records or provide sufficient evidence of secondary or post-secondary education as outlined above:
- Reading: 235
- Writing: 235
- WritePlacer: 4
Language development courses (i.e., ELL courses) cannot be included in this calculation. Accuplacer may not be used to demonstrate that a student meets an admission requirement other than language proficiency. For example, Accuplacer may not be used to demonstrate that a student meets a Math 11 admission requirement.
ICR100 Information Technology Essentials
This is an introduction to the basics of computer hardware, especially those components that are used frequently by programmers including RAM and CPU. Students will also be introduced to operating systems.
ICR110 Problem Solving and Analytical Thinking
Understanding the language, grammar and syntax of a programming language is key to the application of that language in solving programming problems. All programming languages have been created around a fundamental set of language theories and conventions. This course introduces the student to theory and practice of programming and programming logic. This course does not introduce the student to a specific programming language but rather to the basic language, grammatical, and syntactical constructs and logic found in all programming languages. Students will solve programming problems using pseudo-code.
ICR120 Markup Essentials
This course will introduce students to web page and simple website infrastructure. Students will construct simple webpage and websites using authoring tools, HTML 4.0 and JavaScript. Student will learn basic programming principles and best practices. Students will use their programming skills to enhance a web site they have developed by building simple interactive functionality into their webpages.
ICR130 Scripting for Web Development
Students will learn how to create all of the key components required in a 21st century commercial web site. Students will learn how to apply your HTML, CSS, and JavaScript skills in a commercial context.
ICR140 Databases Design and Modeling
This is an introductory database course. Students will be introduced to the role and function of databases and to accepted dbase design and development methodologies. You will also be introduced to database software manipulation systems using Classic ASP and Microsoft Access tools.
ITN200 Microsoft Windows Client Products
This course prepares students to write the 70-680 Microsoft exam. MCP certification confirms that the holder has a fundamental understanding of different versions of Windows Operating systems being used by industry and is able to support and troubleshoot networks built based on Microsoft Operating systems. This course also provides an overview of all Microsoft client operating systems.
ITN210 Preparing for the A+ Exam
An A+ certification confirms that the holder has a fundamental understanding of the most popular hardware and software technologies being employed by industry and is able to support and troubleshoot large complex IT deployments. This course prepares you to write the 801 and 802 CompTIA A+ exams.
ITN220 Preparing for the Network Exam
This course will prepare you for Network+ CompTIA certification. It is the next logical step and builds on A+ providing you with the necessary knowledge to move from a technician status toward becoming a network administrator.
ITN300 Microsoft Windows Active Directory Services
This course prepares students to write the 70-640 Microsoft exam, which covers configuring Windows Server 2008 Active Directory. In this course students will learn how to install, administer, monitor and troubleshoot a Windows 2016 Active Directory services.
ITN310 Microsoft Windows Network Infrastructure
This course prepares students to write the 70-642 Microsoft exam - Configuring Windows Server 2016 Network Infrastructure. In this course students will learn how to design and create subnets, make Windows networks secure using firewall technologies and protocols, setup sharing for files and printers and configure DHCP and DNS.
ITN320 Microsoft Windows Server Products
This course prepares students to write the 70-646 Microsoft exam, which is part of the Windows Server 2016 Administration path. The course will also provide students with an overview of all Microsoft server operating systems, students will learn how to install, administer, monitor and troubleshoot a Windows 2016 server.
IGP400 Markup and Data Serialization
Extensible Markup Language is a markup language that defines a set of rules for documents in a format which is human-readable and machine-readable. XML is a softwareand hardware-independent tool for storing and transporting data. In this course students learn how to create XML files and how to extract XML data in a programming language. Students also learn to transfer data in between computers using XML files.
ITN410 Introduction to Cisco Routers
Many networks regardless of their size or purpose use Cisco routers as part of their backbone and network infrastructure to move all data types. In this course students will learn how to install, configure, program and trouble shoot CISCO switches and routers.
ITN420 Network & Online Security
In a hyper-interconnected world where the majority of transactions occur via web or app enabled technologies, data and application security is of strategic importance to companies of all sizes. In this course students will learn methods for securing servers, services and applications running on Windows 2008 Server.
CAP200 Career Preparation Workshop
This course is to get students familiar with the work culture, communication, employer - employee relationship and all necessary soft skills that are needed to secure a job. This course is spread over all terms and teaches students different levels of skills needed to obtain and keep a job.
Graduation Requirements
- Successful completion of all program courses
- Successful completion of program Co-op (If applicable)
Program Duration
| Program | Hours |
|---|---|
| Total instructional hours | 960 (No Co-op) - 040 (With Co-op) |
| Total Co-op hours | 960 (if applicable) |
| Total program hours | 960 (No Co-op) - 2000 (With Co-op) |
| Total program length (weeks) | 48 (No Co-op) - 96 (With Co-op) |
Delivery Method
This program can be delivered in different methods,
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On Site
The program will be delivered 100% in person*
Courses may be offered in a different order as long as prerequisites are met. Prerequisites are indicated in each course outline.
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Distance
The program will be delivered 100% in an asynchronous** style except for the integrated work experience i.e practicum or co-op
Content of courses may be available at the same time OR in a different order as long as prerequisites are met. Prerequisites are indicated in each course outline.
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Combined (Hybrid)
In this method, 50% of EACH COURSE of the program is delivered in person and the other 35% to 50% percent is delivered in synchronous** style and 0 to 15% in asynchronous*** style.
NOTE:
In this method, EVERY course of the program is delivered both in class and online. Courses may be offered in a different order as long as prerequisites are met.
Prerequisites are indicated in each course outline.
Students may ask SEA in writing if they want to take different percentages in class or online. Upon SEA's approval, an amendment to the enrollment agreement must be signed.
*In person - means all classes of all courses are conducted on campus and students and instructors are on the same schedule and in the same physical location.
**Synchronous is when students and instructors are on the same schedule but can log in to a virtual class at the same time, only from different physical locations.
***Asynchronous is when students are on their own schedule and log in to the school management system at their own time, submit assignments on their own schedule and within a specific timeframe and are in touch with instructors via email and not necessarily at the same time and/or time zone.