Technology
System Administrator
Challenge your potential and start a promising career in the rewarding IT field today. With this 42-week program, you can gain the knowledge and skills you need to succeed as a system administrator.
About The Program
On top of our comprehensive courses, you will complete an 8-week internship to gain real-world, hands-on experience and make yourself job-ready by the time you graduate. With our small class sizes, you can get the proper guidance you need to maximize your learning experience. Plus, take advantage of exam vouchers you’ll receive to help you achieve your CompTIA and Microsoft designations.
Career Opportunities
This industry-leading program can qualify you for the following roles:
- System Administrator
- Network Administrator
- Computer Network Technician
- LAN Administrator
- LAN Technician
- Network Support Analyst
- Server Administrator
Employers Who Have Hired triOS Grads
- Province of Ontario
- Hydro One
- ING Direct
- Acer America Corporation
- Geek Squad
- Sentex Communications
- KPMG
- Tech Alliance
Salary
Employment Rate*
Average Wage/HR**
High Wage/HR**
*Employment Rate based on 2021 contactable triOS graduates employed in a related field within 12 months.
Source: workingincanada.gc.ca
NOC Code: 2281/22220 - **Wage data rounded down to the nearest dollar. Average wage doesn't reflect the starting salary but represents the middle value between lowest to highest wages. Local (or regional) income may vary. Last updated in Dec. 2022.
Program Details
Did you know that technology is one of the fastest-growing industries in Canada? If you want a high-paying and in-demand career in a dynamic industry, then enroll in triOS College’s System Administrator diploma program today!
This 42-week program uses a real-world, hands-on, and project-based approach, which will allow you to develop the practical skills you need to succeed in the IT industry. You will get the knowledge and skills you need in the major areas of computer- and network-related administration, plus the certifications that fortify your credentials. Learn the core concepts of PC Support, Windows 10 Administration, Linux Administration, and Security Fundamentals to name a few. Not only will you embark on courses in PC & Windows Administration, Network & Linux Administration, and an 8-week internship; you will also take Preparatory Studies classes to help you succeed as a student and as a job hunter as well!
When you enroll in this program, you will receive:
- a registered and approved diploma
- 4 exam vouchers to write the certifications you wish to pursue*
- practice tests (where applicable)
- career services
- job search assistance
- alumni program benefits
*The courses in the program relate to 8 industry certification exams leading to the following designations, which are frequently used as a benchmark for hiring:
- CompTIA A+ (2 vouchers)
- CompTIA IT Project+
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Linux+
- CompTIA Security+
- Microsoft Desktop Administrator Associate (MDAA): Windows 10 (2 Vouchers)
Course Listings
Career Management
IT Professional Internship
IT Service & Project Management
Linux Administration
Network Administration
PC Support
System Administrator Internship
Security Fundamentals
Student Success Strategies
Windows 10 Administration
Windows Server & Active Directory Administration
Admission Requirements
You must:
- have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
OR
- be at least 18 years old when or before the program begins AND pass a qualifying test* that has been approved by the Superintendent. (The approved qualifying test for this program is the Wonderlic test with a passing score of 18.)
* If you’re applying from other Canadian provinces, you must:
- be at least 19 years old,
- be out of high school for at least 1 year when the program starts, and
- successfully pass an academic achievement test.
Please contact us for more details regarding admissions requirements if you are an international student.
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