Network Administrator

Program Overview

The Willis industry-leading Network Administrator Diploma Program is designed for someone who wishes to start a career in the Networking Field. Become certified in A+, as a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), as a Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST), and a Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA). Bill Ross, Co-chair of the Canadian Information Processing Society's (CIPS) certification Council, “before you even get to the interview process, you must have certain certifications under your belt”. According to Certification Magazine, certification is viewed by the IT industry as something essential, a way of maintaining a degree of currency. SITEL - Ottawa, a leading corporation, says ‘from their past hiring experiences, Willis College has stood out amongst the rest of the trainers in the Ottawa Carlton Area. We look first to Willis graduates when hiring”. Career opportunities include: Network Support Specialist, Helpdesk Support, Technical Field Services Representative and Network Administrator. 

Duration: 29 Weeks
Certification Path: A+, MCP, MCDST, MCSA

Computer Fundamentals & DOS
Computer Concepts, Intro to XP and DOS Commands

CompTIA A+ Certified Technician
220-601: CompTIA A+ Essentials
220-602: CompTIA A+ IT Designation

Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician *
70-271: Supporting Users and Troubleshooting a Microsoft Windows XP Operating System
70-272: Supporting Users and Troubleshooting Desktop Applications on a Microsoft Windows
XP Operating System

Network Fundamentals
This course prepares you with a solid foundation in Networking. Students will be introduced networking topics such as: networking components, troubleshooting basic networking hardware, protocols and services.

Microsoft Certified Professional *

Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator *
70-270: Installing, Configuring and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional
70-271: Supporting Users and Troubleshooting a Microsoft Windows XP Operating System
70-272: Supporting Users and Troubleshooting Desktop Applications on a MS Windows XP Operating System
70-290: Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
70-291: Implementing, Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure

Career Management

Self-Assessment and IT Job Market
Resume Writing and Electronic Cover Letters
Interviewing, Interview Practical
Job Realities, Job Hunting Techniques
Entrepreneurship

Program HIGHLIGHTS include:

• Government Security Clearance – Reliability Status
• Co-op Work Placement Through Public Service Commission (PSC)
• Two Year Program Equivalency Approved by the PSC
• Career Development and Job Placement with Personalized Web Job Search Engine Tool for Graduates
• Pearson VUE and Prometric Testing Centers on campus
• Tuition, Books and Industry Certification exams are included: 2 A+ exams & 5 Microsoft exams
• Microsoft IT Academy Institute
• Microsoft Official Curriculum (MOC )
• Microsoft IT Academy Benefits

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