Applied Network Infrastructure and System Administration

Conestoga College - Waterloo
Canada, Ontario, Waterloo

Study location	Canada, Ontario, Waterloo
Type	Graduate Certificate, College
Nominal duration	2 years/ 16 months
Study language	English
Course code	1424

Tuition fee	CA$19,096 per year The fee is for the 2024–2025 academic year and includes tuition (CA$15,844), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates 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$19,096 per year

The fee is for the 2024–2025 academic year and includes tuition (CA$15,844), health insurance and ancillary charges.

The fees displayed are estimates 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	Undergraduate Diploma (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess: A two- or three-year diploma or degree in Computer Science or Information Technology from an accredited college or university, OR A three to five years of full-time formal work experience in a networking or information technology infrastructure environment. Related experience may include work in an information technology field (e.g. Tier 2 Help desk or similar work) and/or work within a technology-related business, onsite network services, a technical organization, or research work in the information technology field. Note: Applicants not meeting the credential requirements must submit a resume outlining work experience and career goals. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.

Entry qualification

Undergraduate Diploma (or higher)

To be eligible for admission, you must possess:

A two- or three-year diploma or degree in Computer Science or Information Technology from an accredited college or university, OR

A three to five years of full-time formal work experience in a networking or information technology infrastructure environment. Related experience may include work in an information technology field (e.g. Tier 2 Help desk or similar work) and/or work within a technology-related business, onsite network services, a technical organization, or research work in the information technology field.

Note: Applicants not meeting the credential requirements must submit a resume outlining work experience and career goals.

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

Language requirements	English If you are not from an English-speaking country, you must provide proof of your English language proficiency by submitting one of the following tests: IELTS (Academic): An overall score of 6.5, with a minimum score of 6.0 in each section (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) TOEFL (IBT): A total score of 88, with a minimum score of 22 in each section (Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing) Duolingo English Test (DET): A minimum score of 115 Other accepted language tests

Language requirements

English

If you are not from an English-speaking country, you must provide proof of your English language proficiency by submitting one of the following tests:

IELTS (Academic): An overall score of 6.5, with a minimum score of 6.0 in each section (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking)

TOEFL (IBT): A total score of 88, with a minimum score of 22 in each section (Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing)

Duolingo English Test (DET): A minimum score of 115

Other accepted language tests

More information	conestogac.on.ca/..d-system-administration

IT infrastructure, including both services and end-user computing, continues to move to the data centre. Whether a company is providing that infrastructure for internal use, or to external customers as a service, the analysis, design, implementation and support of that environment is key.

This four-semester (16 months) accelerated program enables students to gain the knowledge and skills required to thrive in this highly dynamic environment. Skills will be developed in the critical IT areas of infrastructure planning, deployment and management. Students will apply new skills and knowledge in operating systems, networks and virtualization to standard industrial use cases and collaborative projects. To facilitate optimal learning and knowledge transfer for the workplace, all practical work is completed in learning labs that meet industry virtual and network environment standards.

This program is suitable for individuals looking to add practical experience to their current education, or further develop and enhance their IT skills for advancement in their field.

Graduates will find advanced-level employment opportunities in an information technology role. Employment opportunities might include: