Networking Technology

CREDENTIAL: Certificate

Develop or upgrade your skills in the design, security, and maintenance of wired and wireless network infrastructures.

Tuition: 4095*

Credential: Certificate

Length: 1 0 year

Hours: Part-time

Format: Class-based/Online

Campus: Downtown

Start Dates: Jan, Apr

What you will learn

Upon completion of the program, the student will be able to:

Understand and design wired and wireless network infrastructures, including Local Area Networks
Define, isolate, analyze, resolve, and document problems in a Windows environment
Install, maintain, and monitor Windows Server systems
Understand and design Internet services, such as web servers and file transfer
Provide client support and communicate troubleshooting findings
Lead, manage, and direct small to medium-scale IT projects
Understand and develop basic security measures including defence in depth, authentication, authorization and access control
Develop hands on skills with Microsoft operating systems and applications
Understand the importance of Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
Install, configure and maintain Active Directory Domain Services

What to expect

The majority of class time is devoted to practical hands-on training with hardware and software applications. The remaining class time is spent on theory which is presented by means of lectures and demonstrations. Students will work individually and in groups. Written, spoken, and computer generated production will be required of all students. Punctuality and attendance is mandatory.

Admission requirements

General

This program is available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Program options for international students can be found at VCC International.
Applicants must be 16 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school. (Some exceptions may apply.)
Applicants must submit official transcripts and educational documents as required by their course or program.

Missing prerequisites? Learn more about VCC's tuition-free in academic upgrading, university transfer or English as a Second Language (ESL) Courses.

Recommended Characteristics

This program is suited for students who wish to further their technical skills in the area of computer networking and who have a strong aptitude for computers and networking.

Courses

This program can be completed in one to two years.

Students may take 1-4 courses per term. Some courses are available only once per year.

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Required Courses
NETT 2113	MTA Windows Server 2016 Fundamentals	2
NETT 2122	Project+ Management	2
NETT 2206	Directive Studies	4
Elective Courses
Students in the Certificate program may select any three of the following courses as electives.		6
NETT 2104	Networking Fundamentals
NETT 2119	A+ Hardware
NETT 2107	Active Directory
NETT 2105	Security Fundamentals
Total Credits		14

This guide is intended as a general guideline only. The college reserves the right to make changes as appropriate.

* This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Fees and other costs

Fee description	Fee Amount	Notes
Application fee	35
Tuition	4095	Tuition Breakdown 0 - 1 0 - 2 0 - 3 0 - 4
Student union	0
College initiative	27
Materials	0	not including textbooks
Campus resource	164
Laundry	0
Tools (deposit)	0
Coverall (deposit)	0
Uniform (deposit)	0
Medical & Dental	0
U-PASS	0
Graduation	0
Program-specific extra fees	0
Total

* Fees are approximate and subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable.

Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.

Any refunds are issued according to VCC's refund policy.

Apply now

Students pursuing the Networking Technology (NETT) Certificate program have a choice to successfully complete the required and elective NETT courses and graduate by December 2021, or seek exemption for eligible NETT courses towards the Information Technology Operations Professional (ITOP) Certificate program launching September 2021.

The following NETT courses are eligible for course exemption in the ITOP Certificate program: NETT 2104, NETT 2105, NETT 2107, NETT 2113, and NETT 2119.

Students pursuing the NETT Certificate will be fully supported to complete their courses. The Directive Studies (NETT 2206) course will continue to be offered after December 2021.

For further information, email technology@vcc.ca

PHONE

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