Computer Networking Courses Focus On Practical Practice
When choosing the program at which you will receive computer networking training, there are a few things to consider. First and foremost, the offering should incorporate the latest in computer systems through a strong hands-on lab and technical problem solving focus. Secondly, the computer networking courses should reflect the ever-growing innovations of the digital revolution. These aspects are reflected in the computer networking courses at Centennial College’s three-year Computer Systems Technology – Networking offering.
For example, thanks to the practical nature of this computer networking course approach, students have the opportunity to learn about operating systems as well as configuring and troubleshooting wired and wireless networks to have full control of the computing and communicating technology by actually going inside PC hardware. The many computer networking training labs at Centennial College’s Progress Campus support this feature. These labs are fully equipped with the latest equipment that teaches, for example, techniques for copper/ fiber cabling certification and network troubleshooting. Additionally students of this computer networking training also cover putting together and maintaining systems that will empower users in their creative, business and communication activities.
Practical application continues into semester six of the computer networking training with a capstone project. This feature is related to the fifth semester computer networking course Fundamentals of Project Management, during which students learn about research, analysis, planning, costing, scheduling and resolving problems in implementing the project. The project conceived in Fundamentals of Project Management is incorporated for the capstone endeavor. As such, students design a project that fulfills the specifics laid down to accomplish business objectives. They work in a team to handle the various aspects of the project and maintain clear and accurate project related documents, which adhere to industry standards. During the implementation process students go through configuration and troubleshooting exercises, using a systematic approach and diagnostic tools to solve problems. At the end of the course each team demonstrates the project, makes an oral presentation and submits a written report.
To be one of 100 students accepted into Centennial College’s computer networking training students are required to have completed an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or mature student status (19 years or older); English Grade 12 C or U, or equivalent, or skills assessment; and Math Grade 11 M or U or Grade 12 C or U, or equivalent, or skills assessment.
Please note that exit points are available to qualified students after one year (CRAM certificate) and two years (Technician diploma). Graduates are positioned to pursue industry standard certifications such as Comptia A+, Net+, iNet, Cisco CCNA, Novell CNE, Microsoft Win2000 Professional and Server.
Once they have completed the computer networking training, students may enter the field as: computer systems technologist, field service representative, network technologist, network technical support specialist, help desk support, LAN support and LAN administrator.
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