Network Specialist Diploma

The NETPLUS College Networking program was designed for people who have little or no computer knowledge or experience and want to embark on an exciting new career in the computer networking IT sector.

Successful graduates from the program will have specializations in the implementation, administration, and support of Microsoft Networking and Server Systems with state-of-the-art training in Voice Over IP (VOIP) Communications Technology.

It is is is designed to quickly prepare students to enter the emerging field of computer networking and VoIP technology, with a focus on Windows-based networking technology and software. Self-employment and full-time job opportunities are available for this profession throughout Canada, the United States, and around the world.

Canadian citizens who are receiving Federal Employment Insurance, Provincial Social Assistance, or other forms of government income assistance may qualify for full or partial funding for this program.

Competitive Advantages

• State-of-the-art facilities, technology, and computer equipment. Learn what is in demand in the market today to prepare for your future employment.

• Job placement assistance and support After you graduate, our professional counselors help you create your resume, prepare for interviews, and find employment.

• industry-experienced training instructors. We provide 100% hands-on training by people who have real-world job experience in the industry. Internationally recognized. If you are a Foreign student,

• I am searching for a Canadian education and a prestigious diploma that will be fully recognized anywhere in the world.

Course Objectives

• To provide the knowledge and skills required for the installation of LAN's, network hardware, software, and VoIP phone systems.

• To enable students to implement and maintain Internet, intranet, and extranet networks.

• To provide an educational foundation for a range of service, installation, and management careers in computer networking.

• To provide specialized studies directly relevant to individual vocations and professions in which students are working or intend to seek full-time employment.

• To enable students to make an immediate contribution to any new employer.

• To provide flexibility, knowledge, skills, and motivation as a basis for career development and as a basis for progression to graduate and post-graduate studies programs.

• To prepare students for the internationally recognized Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) examination.

• To prepare students for the internationally recognized Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) examination.

Course Materials

The cost of books and/or course materials may be partially paid as part of your tuition price, depending on the options you select when enrolling. All full-time and part-time students attending programs at NetPLUS College may be eligible for special discounts on books, computers, and computer equipment.

For further details regarding the course materials and all required and optional fees related to this program, please speak to your student admissions counselor.

Admission Requirements

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent  

• OR Equivalent International Credential are accepted only if assessed by WES/CES/ICAS/IQAS ? 

• OR Mature students successfully pass the Wonderlic basic skill test (both verbal and quantitative ) 

• Passing an admission interview 

Courses

The following is an outline of the courses required for the successful completion of this program.

• PC Technician CompTIA A+ ( Core 1 )

• PC Technician CompTIA A+ ( Core 2 )

• Network Technician CompTIA ( Network+ )

• Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate

• Cisco Collaboration Fundamental

• Cisco Security Fundamental

• Cisco Route and Switch ( CCNA )

• Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies ( CCNP ENCOR )

• Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services ( CCNP ENARSI )

At the conclusion of this full-time study course, students will be required to take professional certification exams. Once a student passes the tests, they will have CompTIA A+, Network+, CCNA, CCNP ENCOR and CCNP ENARSI professional certifications in addition to their graduation certificate.

The Network Specialist training program permits students to take courses in any order and provides them with the flexibility to customize their training program where courses are available.

Students will graduate when all courses have been completed having received a passing grade, all professional examinations have been passed, and all required class projects are successfully completed. Students may also take both part time and full time courses to shorten the time it takes to graduate from the program.

Course Outcome

Network Administration, Network Support Technician, LAN Administrator, User Support Technician, Technical Support Analyst, VOIP Phone Systems Installer, computer system development, network implementation and operation, network deploying, software package customization, training and management.

On successful completion of this course students will have gained the knowledge and skills required to install and maintain LAN’s, network equipment, hardware and software and VOIP Telephone Systems. Specific job skills include:

• Implementing, managing and supporting VOIP enabled network information systems.

• Resolving Network Issues Independently.

• Installing, configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting network servers. Building and maintaining microcomputers and peripherals used in the network.

• A complete understanding of Microsoft Windows operating systems and how to manage network operating systems.

• Installing, configuring and upgrading Network Server Operating Systems.

• Ensuring security and integrity of local networks and Wide Area Network.

• Implement and maintain Internet, intranet and extranet networks.

• Provide and maintain technical documentation for maintenance and resolution of network issues