Diploma in Network (LAN/WAN) Administration

Information technology courses at Canadian College for Higher Studies

Diploma in Network (LAN/WAN) Administration

This program prepares you to setup Local Area Networks (LAN) & Wide Area Networks (WAN) using Cisco routers and Catalyst switches in a Linux/Windows environment in a large enterprise. You will gain the knowledge and skills needed to plan, implement, secure, maintain, connectivity technology, computer systems, and computer networking utilizing operating systems, connect computers, transmit data, computer hardware, and troubleshoot converged enterprise networks.

This curriculum was designed to reflect the job skills and responsibilities in job market that are associated with professional-level job roles such as network administrator, LAN or WAN administrator, LAN or WAN technician, network support technician, and systems technical support analyst.

What to expect:

Mode of Delivery

Instructor-led classroom training, Online, Hybrid

Duration

37 weeks / 760 Hours

Tuition

Local $11,800 / Intl $15,750 CAD

Certification

Diploma

Intake

Bi-monthly

Admission Requirements

  • The student has an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent OR is 18 years of age or older on or before the program begins AND can pass a qualifying test (Wonderlic – 19) that has been approved by the Superintendent.

Program Curriculum:

  • Introduction to PC Hardware & OS
  • Introduction to Networking
  • Cisco Network Administrator
  • Implementing & Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies
  • Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services
  • Administering Windows Server
  • Configuring Advanced Windows Server Services
  • Installing and Configuring Windows Server
  • Red Hat System Administration Level 1
  • Red Hat System Administration Level 2

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Job Market Potential

Median Income:

$68K+ per annum through salary or contract based on experience, organization, location and duties involved.

Possible Job Titles:

PC Technician, Windows Server Administrator, Junior Linux Administrator, Network Administrator

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