Network and system administration is concerned with the operational management of human–computer systems. It addresses both the technology of computer systems and the users of the technology on an equal basis. The Graduate Certificate Program in Applied Network Infrastructure and System Administration helps students develop in the critical IT areas of infrastructure planning, deployment, and management. Conestoga is recognized in the top 100 universities in Canada and consistently acknowledged as one of the best schools in Ontario regarding course instruction, student placement, and employer satisfaction. It gives students the chance to use their acquired knowledge and abilities in operating systems, networks, and virtualization in standard industrial use cases and collaborative projects.

The 1967 establishment of Conestoga College paved the way for polytechnic education. Due to its sizeable student body, the college offers exposure to diverse cultures. It provides students with an economic education and is ideally located in the economically bustling Toronto region. More than 400 awards, scholarships, and bursaries are also given to students.

• Annually, over 26,000 people register for continuing education
• More than 87% of the graduates were employed within 6 months of graduation
• This school has over 8,000 international students from over 80 different countries
• The average salary after completing this program is approximately 63,010 CAD per year
• Students are employed as IT support technicians, network administrators, system administration, technical support analysts,s or IT business solutions

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Stream: Computer Science & Information Technology

Course: Applied Network Infrastructure and System Administration  

Course Code: 1424

Credentials Awarded: Ontario Graduate Certificate

Duration: 2 years (4 Semesters)

Location: Doon Campus, Ontario

Tuition: CAD 17,900; INR 10,92,266/Year)

Intake: September, January

Eligibility Criteria:

• A two- or three-year diploma or degree in Computer Science or Information Technology from an accredited college or university, OR
• Three to five years of full-time formal work experience in a networking or information technology infrastructure environment. 
• IELTS: 6.5
• TOEFL Score (Substitution for IELTS): 88 and above

About the course 

IT infrastructure, including services and end-user computing, continues moving to the data center. Whether a company is providing that infrastructure for internal use or to external customers as a service, the environment’s analysis, design, implementation, and support is key. This four-semester accelerated program enables students to gain the knowledge and skills required to thrive in this highly dynamic environment. Skills will be developed in the critical IT areas of infrastructure planning, deployment, and management. Students will apply new skills and knowledge in operating systems, networks, and virtualization to standard industrial use cases and collaborative projects. To facilitate optimal learning and knowledge transfer for the workplace, all practical work is completed in learning labs that meet industry virtual and network environment standards. This program is suitable for individuals looking to add practical experience to their current education, or further, develop and enhance their IT skills for advancement in their field.

What you will study

• Conestoga 101** 
• Information Technology Service Management 
• Project Management 
• Hardware and Software Solutions 
• Network Planning
• Windows Server Planning
• SQL Server 
• Exchange and Linux Server
• Management and Leadership Essentials 
• IT Environmental Planning 
• IT Environmental Deployment 
• Advanced Windows Desktop 
• Capstone – Applied Network Infrastructure                                                                                                                                                          ** (Course Duration – 1 Hour. This self-directed course focuses on introducing new students to the supports, services, and opportunities available at Conestoga College.)

IT Job Opportunities in Canada

The IT sector offers a variety of technical maintenance and support positions. More than 5000 technical support jobs and more than 1000 network administrator positions can be found on recruitment sites in the Canadian IT industry.