A+ Network+ And Mcsa Desktop Cert. Prep

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Admissions Requirements

Grade 12 or equivalent graduate or Mature Student status (19 years of age or over with at least one year out of high school) and subject to the discretion of the College Director. Mature Students will be required to complete an entrance examination to properly assess their personal strengths and weaknesses. Good command of the English language, and be able to work with an individualized learning system, particularly the Integrated Learning™ System, or online learning as applicable, and to follow instructions. An admissions interview will be administered to determine if the applicant has the required interest, motivation, and entry-level skills to take this program.

Program Highlights

This entry-level program will prepare the candidate for three industry-recognized certifications. The popular A+ Certification (by CompTIA) is highly recognized for excellence in hardware repair and maintenance, and operating system installation and support. The CompTIA Network+ certification assures the ability to install and maintain a network. In addition, the candidate will prepare for Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) Windows certification exams. The MCSA Windows certification demonstrates knowledge and skills in working with Windows client operating system and validates ability to support end users and maintain systems and mobile devices that run Windows. * Not all programs are offered at each location.

Career Opportunities

With further studies the graduate may pursue a career as:

  • Internet Web site technician

  • LAN (local area network) administrator

  • LAN (local area network) technician, Web technician

  • Computer network technician

  • Computer network technician supervisor

  • Data centre operator

  • Network/System administrator

  • Network support technician

  • Core Courses

  • Keyboarding

    Minimum 25 words per minute (WPM).

  • Operating Systems

    Intermediate level of proficiency with Windows OS

  • Software Development Industry

    Computer and Technology Basics for Developers, Overview of Software Development

  • Software and Web Development Skills

    Version Control, HTML, CSS and Bootstrap, JavaScript, Visual Studio, C#, .NET Framework

  • Database Skills

    Intermediate level of proficiency in Microsoft Access, Database and SQL

  • Presentations

    Basic level of proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint

  • Word Processing and Spreadsheets

    Basic level of proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel

  • Office Skills

    Personal Computer Fundamentals, basic level of proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Internet Fundamentals

  • Business Skills

    Customer Service, Project Management

  • Program Type: Certificate
    Anticipated Salary: $36,400 – $90,000
    Program Duration: Weeks: 34
    Hours: 750

    Tuition Fees

      Domestic International
    Tuition: $8,510 $11,063
    Application: $250 $500
    Assessment: $100 $100
    Program Syllabus: Click here to Download
    Program Notes Tuition fees include digital course materials.
    Printed copies may be available for an additional fee.
    Financial Assistance may be available for those who qualify.
    Graduation Requirements Students must maintain a 75% program average to obtain a Certificate
    Method of Delivery Onsite, Remote and Blended using our
    Integrated Learning ®System training facilitated by qualified learning coaches.
    Approval The A+ Network+ And Mcsa Desktop Cert. Prep was reviewed and approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.

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