Network Administrator

This program provides students with the necessary skill and knowledge to plan, install, and provide routine control over and manage exceptional situations in relation to quality communications network services in an information system. It provides in-depth knowledge of evaluating communications hardware, software, and transmission service alternatives against changing business requirements, maintaining links with network suppliers, monitoring network performance, providing support for systems, localizing and rectifying faults in networks and handling non-routine user/customer problems, and providing expertise and practical assistance in delivering service that complies with statutory and other standards, as well as strategic and tactical plans.

Program Notes
Tuition fees include student manuals and all other course materials. Financial assistance may be available for those who qualify.
Graduation requirements:
Students must achieve a 75% average to obtain a diploma.

Program Prerequisites
Candidates must be able to keyboard at a minimum speed of 25 words per minute (WPM) and have a fundamental understanding of basic computer concepts and the Internet.

Admission Requirements
Grade 12 or equivalent or Mature Student Status.

Courses are open to any applicant who possesses a good command of the English language and is able to follow instruction.

An admissions interview will be administered to determine if the applicant has the required interest, motivation, and entry-level skills to take this program.

Full-time students must attend the required hours per week as per the course schedule and may do so at times convenient to them.

Career Opportunities
Recent studies indicate that strong growth in IT jobs, especially for skilled Computer and Network Operators, are expected over the next few years. Careers that correspond with the skills learned in this program include:
Hardware Installation Coordinator
Network Administrator
Network Support Technician
Network Operator
Local Area Network (LAN) Administrator
Local Area Network (LAN) Technician
Duties and Responsibilities
Network Administrators provide day-to-day onsite administrative support for software users in a variety of work environments, including professional offices, small businesses, government, and corporations. Their duties may include:
Maintaining, troubleshooting, and administering the use of local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), hardware, software and related computer equipment.
Monitoring and implementing network activities.
Designing and configuring networks, recommending purchases of application servers, peripherals, and software.
Evaluating and installing computer hardware, networking software, and operating system software.
Providing problem-solving services to network users.
Performing data backups and disaster recovery operations.
Method of Delivery
Combination of:

Integrated Learning? System training facilitated by Academy of Learning College facilitators.
Online training supported by Academy of Learning College facilitators or online instructors.
Required Skills and Personal Attributes
Technical/functional skills and aptitude
Software and hardware troubleshooting skills
Problem solving skills
Ability to be innovative and creative
Business and management skills
Time management skills
Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently
Embraces change and new technology
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Willingness to embrace change and new technology
Self-motivated
Good customer service skills
Ability to multi-task and work effectively despite possible time constraints
Experience in the IT industry