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Network and Systems Administrator Diploma

Who it’s for

You’re curious about servers, systems and networks. A critical thinker, you like to keep up with the latest technologies, troubleshoot problems and come up with solutions on the fly. You’re comfortable with computers and systems—and can effectively communicate with others about them.

What you’ll learn

Become familiar with how to set up, manage, and troubleshoot networks and core services. Learn hands on—on premise or remotely—in MITT’s modern network lab infrastructure, with up-to-date equipment and private cloud.

Program details

Program length:

2 years (16 months)

Credential:

Diploma

Work-integrated Learning:

15-week practicum for qualifying students

Start Times:

  • Fall / Winter / Spring

Tuition:

$19,150*
per year

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Your career

When you graduate, you’ll have the basic skills to start work as a network or systems analyst. Over time, you can grow into other roles. In this well-paying career, you have many options, limited only by your ambition.

Grow as you learn on the job, or set up a home lab and train on your own. Industry certifications are valid globally so you can work anywhere or set up your own company.

Career opportunities

  • Network analyst
  • Network technician
  • System analyst
  • Help desk specialist
  • Computer analyst
  • System support specialist
  • Systems administrator
  • Cloud administrator
  • Incident handler
  • Intrusion analyst
  • Mobile developer

Career opportunities

  • Network analyst
  • Network technician
  • System analyst
  • Help desk specialist
  • Computer analyst
  • System support specialist
  • Systems administrator
  • Cloud administrator
  • Incident handler
  • Intrusion analyst
  • Mobile developer

Program features and outcomes

  • Experienced and certified instructors
  • Hands-on study of network systems
  • State-of-the-art lab infrastructure for hand-on learning
  • Strong job prospects for multiple career path opportunities
  • Foundation for study of cybersecurity, cloud administration, Internet of Things or Artificial Intelligence
  • Preparation for numerous certification exams

Key Program Courses

  • Networking and IT Essentials
  • CCNA levels 1, 2, 3
  • Azure and AWS cloud systems
  • CompTIA Server+
  • Network security
  • Practicum

Academic requirements

See Program Overview for Network and Systems Administrator Diploma on MITT.ca

English language requirements

You meet the English language requirements, if you: Are from an English Language Proficiency requirement exempted country, OR you meet one of our waiver requirements.

If you do not meet either of these requirements, please contact a Student Advisor to discuss English language tests and pathway programs that are accepted at MITT.