Network Technician

Focus

Preparing you for a stimulating, in-demand career, the Network Technician course covers the fundamentals of computer hardware and software and advanced concepts including security, networking, and the responsibilities of an IT professional.

Application Deadline

February 10, 2025

Start
Date

February 24, 2025

Course
Length

5

Weekly
Schedule

Monday-Friday
9 am-4 pm

Program
Delivery

Live, online instruction

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About This Course

This course has been developed in partnership with the First Nations Technology Council, Royal Roads University, and CISCO Academy. The course is delivered to learners wishing to pursue a career as a Network Technician. Participants will have the opportunity to learn through some virtual reality learning provided through packet tracer and AR/VR technology.

Learning Outcomes

Select the appropriate computer components to build, repair, or upgrade computers
Explain how to correctly use tools and safely work in a lab
Install components to build, repair, or upgrade computers
Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on computers
Install Windows operation systems
Perform management and maintenance of Windows operating systems
Configure computers to communicate on a network
Configure devices to connect to the Internet and Cloud services
Explain how to use, configure, and manage laptops and mobile devices
Explain how to configure, secure, and troubleshoot mobile, macOS, and Linux operating systems
Outline procedure to install and share a printer
Implement basic host, data, and network security
Summarize the roles and responsibilities of the IT professional
Share Network Technician concepts and skills with your community
Apply Network Technician concepts and skills with your community
Apply strategies for successful test-taking