Technology Programs

Network Administrator

29 week Diploma Program

Certification Path: A+, MCP, MCSA
The Willis College 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), 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.

Program Outline:

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

Installing and Configuring Windows 7 Client
70-680: TS: Windows 7, Configuring

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 *

Career Management

Program Highlights include:

• Upon Graduation for one year 100+ Online Professional Development Courses
• Government Security Clearance – Reliability Status (Available at Ottawa campus only)
• Co-op Work Placement Through Public Service Commission (PSC)
• Career Development and Job Placement with Personalized Web Job Search Engine Tool for Graduates
• Microsoft IT Academy