More than ever, advances in computer technologies are making our world a smaller place. The computer industry continues to provide us with faster and more robust networks and devices that keep us all connected. This growth is ensuring that there is a strong demand for the technicians that can design, build, maintain, and repair the computer automation systems that produce global innovations.

Are you passionate about computers and technology? Do you have an interest in how smart devices and the Internet work? Are you finding yourself reviewing the newest and latest technology? If so, Saskatchewan Polytechnic's Computer Automated Systems Technician diploma program at Regina Campus will immerse you in the latest computer and automated technologies.

Hands-on labs and courses that focus on the computers, automated systems, and using industry-standard software and equipment, will give you the confidence to be successful in the fast-paced and evolving computer automated industry.

You will build a solid foundation in:

computer hardware
customer service
Windows operating systems
Linux operating systems
simulation and prototyping software
3d modeling
3d printing
data collection
problem solving
project management
python programming
Application Programming Interface (API) integration
computer networks
device and network security
wireless technologies
electronic communication technologies
The program's delivery methods focus on the technology of today and provide you with a hands-on approach to learning.

Assignments may require a considerable amount of time outside of regular class hours.

Please note: Delivery methods have been optimized for remote learning. You can still expect world class, hands-on education even when working from home or in-person on campus.

You Learn by Doing
You will develop a logical and technical awareness that will become the foundation of your professional competence. You will learn about leading software and hardware applications by using them in your classes and labs. You will create a variety of projects that are designed specifically to build skills that industry employers value.

Ready to Work
By graduation, you will have experience managing and producing an automated system from concept to deployment. You will work towards building a custom computer automated solution that will validate your employment skills and prepare you to work in the computer automated systems industry.

The computer automated systems technician industry consists of analytical teams and individuals using their logic, problem-solving and technical skills to develop and troubleshoot communications, automation, and computer systems for their employers. Graduates can work as part of a team or on an individual basis. Graduates must be able to handle the pressures of troubleshooting, installing, and configuring all types of computer and communication systems.

Graduates are found working in a variety of industry sectors such as internet service provision, wireless communications, information technology, and computer systems.

Look for employment in IT, technical support, on-site service technician, wireless systems, automation installation, custom automation solutions, home security, network support, and computer repair.

For more information, contact Student Employment Services at a campus nearest you.