Computer and Network Support Technician Humber Polytechnic

Overview

Curriculum in the Humber College’s Computer and Network Support Technician diploma program prepares you for the role of system administrator whose responsibilities include installation, configuration and managing various operating systems including Microsoft servers, different distributions of Linux supported by virtualization tools and network infrastructure, supporting data and network security. You will also learn about data centre technologies that support small- and medium-sized businesses. You will gain knowledge in supporting public, private, and hybrid cloud environments, and integrating cloud technologies and services. 

The program will give you hands-on experience with various hardware platforms, protocols and services with a strong emphasis on network and data systems security. You will have access to state-of-the-art infrastructure to deploy and support Linux and Microsoft operating systems, and administer web servers and applications using different scripting environments.

Our faculty collaborates very closely with industry partners to keep the program and curriculum current and relevant, so that you have the knowledge and skills to work in a cutting-edge high tech sector. You will learn from professors who are experienced industry professionals who have strong connections to companies in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).

Your group projects help you build essential customer service skills, and develop your interpersonal communications and teamwork skills. This, alongside your new comprehensive technical credentials, will give you a multi-dimensional background that employers want.

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)

All students who are enrolled in Computer and Network Support Technician program are required to have access to mobile computing device, while on campus, having the following specifications:

• Intel i7 (Quad core or higher)

• Minimum 16 GB of RAM expandable to 32 GB (required in 2nd and 3rd semesters)

• Minimum 250 GB storage space (SSD preferable)

• Wireless 802.11 b/g/n/ac

• Built-in Ethernet port (strongly recommended)

• Long battery life (strongly recommended)

• Minimum 1TB portable external hard drive (USB 3.0)

Career

IT is the backbone of just about any business – the information and communications technology (ICT) sector itself contributes nearly $60 billion to the Canadian gross domestic product. Join this highly skilled and specialized workforce to analyze, set up, install, upgrade and maintain computer and network systems, data and network security. You will also gain skills in training others; troubleshooting systems; and installing and integrating software applications.

As a graduate of the program, you’ll be ready to work in technology, website management, customer service, information technology (IT) infrastructure and user support – all key areas in today's businesses and organizations. Graduates also work for not-for-profits and in government.