Cybersecurity & Network Support Technician (Certificate)

Total Credits:	30+
Credential:	Certificate in Cybersecurity & Network Support Technician
Program Code:	CSNT.CERT
CIP:	11.0901

Overview

Students will find that this introductory Cybersecurity program takes a practical career-oriented approach to learning, with emphasis on the installation, repair and maintenance of computers, servers and simple computer networks. Graduates of this one-year program are prepared to work in a number of roles in the IT industry maintaining systems.

Students will have the option to take a number of industry certification exams but they are not a required part of the program.

Admissions

One of:

C in English 12
C in ENGL 092
C in ENGL 103
C in ENGL 130
C in ENGL 142
C in ELD 092
C in ELD 097
C in ELD 103

And one of:

C in Math 11
C in Application of Math 12
C in MATH 072
C in MATH 073
C in MATH 075
C in MATH 077
C in MATH 139

Successful completion of the Computer and Engineering Technician Access

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, the learner will be able to

Install and maintain operating systems, server software and troubleshoot computer systems hardware
Maintain and troubleshoot selected computer network systems
Write simple Programs using a high level programming language
Use data communication technologies in wired applications to create data transmission solutions
Analyze, troubleshoot, and solve technical problems related to computer and Network systems
Communicate and work effectively as a technician with team members, employers, technical and non-technical personnel
Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct as an IT support technician

Curriculum

Year One

Academic Term One

All of:

CSNT 110 - Cybersecurity Essentials Credits: 3
CSNT 120 - Networking 1 Credits: 3
CSNT 130 - IT Essentials Credits: 3
CSNT 131 - Linux Basics Credits: 3
CSNT 160 - Internet of Things Credits: 3
CDEV WPS - Workplace Preparation Skills Credits: 0

Academic Term Two

All of:

CSNT 111 - Workstation Security Fundamentals Credits: 3
CSNT 121 - Networking 2 Credits: 3
CSNT 132 - Server Fundamentals Credits: 3
CSNT 161 - Programming Essentials in Python Credits: 3
ENGL 170 - Technical & Professional Communication 1 Credits: 3

Optional Program Credential Designation

Internship

All of:

CSNT 104 - Work Term 1 Credits: 6