Computer Systems Technician - Information Technology Infrastructure and Services (Optional Co-op)

Sheridan College - Davis
Canada, Ontario, Brampton

Study location	Canada, Ontario, Brampton
Type	Diploma, College
Nominal duration	2 years, plus 2 Optional Co-op terms
Study language	English
Course code	PITSC

Tuition fee	CA$18,540 per year The fee is for the 2022–2023 academic year and includes tuition (CA$16,206), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates only for two semesters and are subject to change.
Registration fee	CA$400 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$100) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy.

Tuition fee

CA$18,540 per year

The fee is for the 2022–2023 academic year and includes tuition (CA$16,206), health insurance and ancillary charges.

The fees displayed are estimates only for two semesters and are subject to change.

Registration fee

CA$400 one-time

The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$100) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300).

Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy.

Entry qualification	High School / Secondary Education (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess a high school diploma including these required courses (or equivalents): Grade 12 English Grade 11 or 12 Mathematics The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.

Entry qualification

High School / Secondary Education (or higher)

To be eligible for admission, you must possess a high school diploma including these required courses (or equivalents):

Grade 12 English
Grade 11 or 12 Mathematics

The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.

Language requirements	English If English is not your first language, you must provide one of the English language proficiency tests below: IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.0 (min Listening: 5.5, min Reading: 5.5, min Writing: 5.5, min Speaking: 5.5) TOEFL (IBT): Total score of 80 (min Reading: 20, min Listening: 20, min Speaking: 20, min Writing: 20) Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum score of 105 (with no individual subscore lower than 85) Other accepted language tests or evaluation methods.

Language requirements

English

If English is not your first language, you must provide one of the English language proficiency tests below:

IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.0 (min Listening: 5.5, min Reading: 5.5, min Writing: 5.5, min Speaking: 5.5)

TOEFL (IBT): Total score of 80 (min Reading: 20, min Listening: 20, min Speaking: 20, min Writing: 20)

Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum score of 105 (with no individual subscore lower than 85)

Other accepted language tests or evaluation methods.

More information	academics.sheridancollege.ca/..re-services

Develop a specialized skill set that combines technological expertise with critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Hands-on emphasis

The Computer Systems Technician – Information Technology Infrastructure and Services program emphasizes hands-on IT learning via labs, simulators and projects. As a balanced offering, part of the program covers “soft skills” such as customer support, team-based work, leadership, entrepreneurship and communication.

Hands-on experience

Get direct experience in all areas of client and server hardware, software and networking, including:

Network design and maintenance
Operating systems and databases
Website design
Call tracking and customer service
Network security
Virtualization and cloud computing

Mobile computing: Anytime, anywhere

In the IT Infrastructure and Services program, you’ll work on a laptop and have online access to lecture notes, assignments and other class material. You’ll use OnTheHub — a multi-vendor software repository for student download and use with an academic license.

Additional information

Information Technology Infrastructure and Services professionals play a critical role in today’s technology-driven economy, helping end-users work effectively with complex hardware, software, networks and websites using sophisticated tools and applications.

Two paid co-op work placements provide valuable IT support experience and professional contacts while offsetting educational costs. Enrolment is limited through an additional selection process.

Graduates of the IT Infrastructure and Services diploma program have a highly sought-after skill set. Positions typically lead to rapid promotion within the information technology field. Students learn entrepreneurial skills that would assist those seeking to start their own IT business or consulting firm.

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