Diploma in Network Administration and Security

Welcome to our cutting-edge Network Administration & Security diploma program, where the digital landscape meets expert guidance to prepare you for a dynamic and evolving career. In an era dominated by connectivity, our 12-month diploma program offers a comprehensive and hands-on approach to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel as an IT network and security specialist.

Our dedicated faculty, composed of seasoned professionals and experts in the field, will guide you through the latest technologies, emerging trends, and best practices, ensuring that you graduate with the expertise to safeguard critical information assets and manage networks with confidence. This 12-month diploma program blends theory with real-world applications giving you experience and knowledge in:
Linux Operating Systems including DNS, mail servers, DHCP, FTP, NFS, and NIS
Networking with Cisco Technologies
Wireless technology and security including LANs, WANs, and VLANs
Best practice, and design decisions for CompTIA Security certification
Microsoft platform administration including PowerShell, Exchange, Active Directory, and Azure
Server software, including Apache, Samba, and MySQL
Virtualization and cloud computing
Encryption technology (cryptographic algorithms, authentication, non-repudiation, and access control)
Ethical hacking (malicious software, security attacks, OS vulnerabilities, and network protection)
AWS (Amazon Web Services) foundations and security

Official or original transcripts are required for all secondary and post-secondary courses taken prior to attending Centre for Arts and Technology.
High School Transcripts (for applicants 18 years or younger)
Essay/Letter of Intent
Using 250 words or more, please email your Program Advisor, and tell us about yourself and your passion for the program you have applied for.
English is the language of instruction at Centre for Arts and Technology. International students, regardless of country of origin or citizenship, are required to demonstrate English language competence as part of the Centre's admission requirements. Applicants who live in a country where English is not the language of majority or students whose primary language is not English are expected to submit test results within one of the following recognized testing-providers and may be asked to complete a telephone or video call interview.

TOEFL score of 68 Internet-Based Testing (IBT)
TOEFL score of 190 Computer-Based (CBT)
TOEFL score of 520 Paper-Based (PBT)
TOEIC score of 700
Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE) Level B1
IELTS Band 6.0
Canadian Test of English for Scholars &, Trainees (CanTest) Minimum 4.0 in each component
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English Minimum C Grade
Pearson Test of English Minimum 58%
Canadian Language Benchmark Examination (CLB) Minimum score of 7
Duolingo score of 95-100 or greater