Overview
The Information Technology and Networking (ITAN) Certificate program is a 30-week fulltime program designed to prepare students for a career in Information Technology (IT), or for further learning as part of an ITAN Diploma. This program delivers the theory and practical application of supporting micro-computer hardware, software, operating systems, and networking infrastructure. Students enrolled in the ITAN program gain technical skills and experience with hands-on access to real-world equipment. The program is taught in a cross-platform lab environment with industry qualified instructors. After successful completion of the program, students will be able to install, configure, troubleshoot, administer, analyze, and secure computing devices within a network.
Applicants applying to the ITAN program should have an interest in the computer networking field as well as strong problem solving and communication skills.
The Information Technology and Networking Certificate program prepares the student to obtain worldwide recognized IT certifications from the following organizations:
- CompTIA A+,
- Network+,
- Linux+,
- Security+
- Cisco
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Microsoft Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA, Server)
- Electronics Technician Association
- Customer Service Specialist (CSS)
- Linux Professional Institute
- Linux Essentials Certificate
Information Technology and Networking Certificate Courses
The Information Technology and Networking (ITAN) Certificate program is a 30-week fulltime program designed to prepare students for a career in Information Technology (IT), or for further learning as part of an ITAN Diploma. This program delivers the theory and practical application of supporting micro-computer hardware, software, operating systems, and networking infrastructure. Students enrolled in the ITAN program gain technical skills and experience with hands-on access to real-world equipment. The program is taught in a cross-platform lab environment with industry qualified instructors. After successful completion of the program, students will be able to install, configure, troubleshoot, administer, analyze, and secure computing devices within a network. Applicants applying to the ITAN program should have an interest in the computer networking field as well as strong problem solving and communication skills. The Information Technology and Networking Certificate program prepares the student to obtain worldwide recognized IT certifications from the following organizations: CompTIA A+, Network+, Linux+, Security+ Cisco Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Microsoft Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA, Server) Electronics Technician Association Customer Service Specialist (CSS) Linux Professional Institute Linux Essentials Certificate
Required Courses
COURSE CODE |
COURSE TITLE |
CREDITS |
ITAN-100 |
Computer Technical Analyst |
3 |
ITAN-110 |
Systems Support Analyst
|
3 |
ITAN-120 |
Network Infrastructure
|
3 |
ITAN-130 |
Interconnecting Networks I
|
3 |
ITAN-140 |
Linux Administration
|
3 |
ITAN-150 |
Microsoft Enterprise Server
|
3 |
ITAN-160 |
Cyber Security Foundations
|
3 |
ITAN-170 |
Interconnecting Networks II
|
3 |
ITAN-180 |
Interconnecting Networks III
|
3 |
ITAN-190 |
Technical Work Skills
|
3 |
COURSE CODE |
COURSE TITLE |
CREDITS |
LENGTH |
Locations & Dates
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START DATE |
CAMPUS |
DELIVERY |
LENGTH |
Fall 2024 |
Prince George |
In Class |
1 year |
Entry Requirements
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Recommendations
Applicants are strongly recommended to have strong typing skills or to have taken, in the past five years, one or more of the following high school courses:
- Computer Programming (11 or 12), or equivalent
- Computer Information Systems (11 or 12), or equivalent
Limited Admission
If there is room in the program, you will be accepted once you have met all the admission requirements. This is called “first qualified, first accepted.” If you qualify after the program is full, you will be put on a wait list.
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