Program Description
Training program offered in English leading to an attestation of collegial studies (ACS)
Program Objectives
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Allow the student to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for the technical installation, both hardware and software, of a local network.
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Implement, administer and support network information systems.
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Install and configure the computers used as a station or server.
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Install and configure the main devices used in a network.
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Master the operating systems of the Microsoft Windows range
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Install, configure, and update major server applications.
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Install, configure, and update major server applications.
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Install, configure, and update major server applications.
Key Courses
- 120 hours
Students will learn professional skills and the IT industry. Also, all of the inner working of a computer, how to build, dismantle, modify and maintain.
students will learn the importance and working of Windows (10 and 11), the management tools, security, backup, installation and virtualization with Hyper-V
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- 120 hours
An initial look into the logic and structure behind programming. Simple algorithms and an introduction to Visual Studio and the C# language
Understanding of several mathematic logics and structures that apply in the IT field. Base numbers, binary language, statistics, set theory, vectors and matrices.
- 120 hours
An initial understanding of how network traffic is controlled and managed using the TCP/IP model. Protocols and ports, network security, cables and equipment, subnetting and IP addresses. Introduction to Cisco.
introduction to servers and the roles and functions they offer. Windows server 2016 and 2019. Active Directory, File servers, GPOs, nano server, Hyper-V and PowerShell.
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- 120 hours
Understanding and configuring internal and external network communication. Routing and static routes. Name resolution and its importance – the DNS and other name resolution services. The DHCP and VPNs. Windows Server 2016 and 2019.
Installation and configuration of a web server. Concepts of web site hosting, frontend and backend. Website bindings. Common web languages and technologies. Course in 2 parts – Microsoft IIS and Linux Apache (Introduction to Linux Operating Systems).
- 120 hours
Using a database management system. The importance of the database, the language and security. SQL server installation, configuration and language.
the deployment of network interconnecting devices. Initial understanding of routers and switches. The Cisco command line interface and basic setup. Routing, VLANs and access lists.
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- 120 hours
network architecture and planning. Advanced server and hardware. Diagnostic tools. Customer service and ticket management systems.
Part 2 – course in 2 parts – Active Directory – advanced understanding and management. VMWare – introduction, virtualization, configuration of VMWare ESXi hosts, management and advanced features.
- 150 hours
Microsoft IIS advanced. Website security – HTTPS certificates. Monitoring and advanced backend management
the email server – understanding, installation and configuration of a central email server. Microsoft Exchange and Edge – cloud servers and on-premise. Mailing protocols, transport, security, mailboxes, groups, databases, policies and introduction to Microsoft Outlook.
Advanced Linux and Apache. Linux distributions. Introduction to WordPress. Network monitoring and security – Zabbix. Linux and Windows working together.
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- 105 hours
deployment of an IP telephone infrastructure to the network. Centralized management of IP telephones. FreePBX. VoIP protocols and QOS.
Understanding and configuration of preventative measures for network and information security. Different types of Cyber attacks and the ways to prevent them. Introduction to Cybersecurity.
- 105 hours
Deployment of a database server to the network. Intranet servers. Microsoft SharePoint – cloud and on-premise. Office 365.
Automate computer network management tasks. Understanding of containers. Docker, Ninite, Chocolatey and Azure Intune. Planning of a project and introduction to DevOps.
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- 150 hours
The students work in teams to plan, update, build and run a network from scratch. From the initial analysis of the project, the proper documentation, to the building and connecting of servers and network devices to create a fully functional, secure infrastructure
As the final project evolves, students are assessed on their work, as a team, and individually. The documents and topologies, and the network security and overall function is evaluated.
- 375 hours
Now the chance for the student to put all their new knowledge and skills to the test in the real world. Every student will be assisted in finding their internship, and will be monitored and evaluated throughout. Once this is completed, successfully, the student will receive their diploma…..and head off for a career in the world of IT!