This program will prepare the student to fill the role of technical support in the dynamic and expanding field of client/server comput­ing, cloud computing, O/S virtualization, enterprise networks, administration and Internet management. Students complete a work placement component which provides on-the-job training with a local company in their final semester.

Our courses are constantly evolving to incorporate a blend of leading edge and traditional technologies to meet the needs of local employers. This program is well suited to people who are interested in computers, but not math, physics or electronics. Many of the courses in the CN&TS program train the students towards obtaining Microsoft, A+, LPIC-1, and Network + certifications.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Students receive hands-on training in:

Computer hardware
Applied Internet technology
Software installation
Scripting procedures
Diagnostics
Network installation
Operating systems
Maintenance
User support
Website administration
Operating system virtualization
Learning takes place in both classrooms and computer labs. Faculty bring a wealth of real-world experiences to the classroom. A num­ber of courses in the curriculum are delivered in dedicated a lab using exclusively assigned computers, virtual servers and diverse equipment.

Prospects for both employment and ad­vancement in the Information Technology industry are excellent. Over the past few years, the demand for IT professionals in Canada has doubled as baby boomers opt for retirement.

CST graduates are employed in:

Hardware/software support
Network administration
Help desk support
Internet resource management
Network support and installation
Network design
Our graduates find employment in:

Government
Corporations
Military
Hospitals
Education sector