Fanshawe College Advanced Diploma in Computer Systems Technology
Fanshawe College

Advanced Diploma in Computer Systems Technology

London, Canada

89 Weeks

English

Full time

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Sep 2025

CAD 51,046 *

On-Campus

* for international costs | Canadian costs: CAD 13,601.75

Introduction

Kick-start a rewarding and in-demand career with this unique information technology program. The Computer Systems Technology advanced diploma uses hands-on labs to explore how to design, install, troubleshoot and maintain enterprise-level information systems (IS). You’ll develop your skills to manage and provide high-level support to various organizations.

Your Learning Experience

The Computer Systems Technology program is an accredited, three-year co-operative education, Ontario College Advanced Diploma program which provides comprehensive training for students wishing to work in the high-demand areas, including:

  • Operating Systems – support, manage and administer Windows and Linux;
  • Networks – implement, support, secure, and manage switching, routing, WAN, wireless, VoIP and Firewalls;
  • Virtualization - cloud services, data management;
  • Services – implement, support, manage and secure Active Directory, web, database and messaging services;
  • Securing information systems hardware, software and data using firewalls, IDS/IPS, and best practices.

Field experience is gained through back-to-back co-ops that support progressive learning offered early in your studies. You’ll apply your learning directly in the field to further strengthen your technical skills, plus build communication and interpersonal skills. Upon completing this program, graduates will know to explore several industry certifications, including Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Red Hat Certified System Administrator and VMWare.

Under the guidance of expert faculty, combined with the use of leading-edge labs, the program emphasizes the design, implementation, configuration, monitoring, troubleshooting, and management, as well as the hands-on installation of networking, security, VoIP, virtualization, data storage and management, server, workstation and operating systems technologies.

Instruction in project management, communication and interpersonal skills prepares the student to effectively interact with all levels of users in both oral and written mediums.

CIP Code: 15.1202

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