In this program, the use of a laptop computer is mandatory. Students must have a laptop or purchase one before beginning their studies. This laptop must be equipped with the Windows operating system to work with all software. Standard or student license software must be installed when requested by teachers.

The following features are required for PCs:

• Processor: Intel I5 or AMD A8 compatible with VT-X virtualization
• Memory: 8 GB minimum
• Hard drive: 1 TB minimum
• Screen: 14 inches minimum
• Connectivity: USB 3.0, WIFI and NIC LAN
• You will need a USB-RJ45 adaptor if your laptop doesn't have a network jack

Required software: Office suite

• Open Source Operating System (75 h)
• Introduction to Networks (75 h)
• Routing and Switching Essentials (75 h)
• Computer Technical Support (75 h)
• Client Based Operating System (75 h)
• Server Based Operating System (75 h)
• Scaling Networks (75 h)
• Connecting Networks (75 h)
• Implementation of Directory Services (75 h)
• Implementation of Network Services (75 h)
• Scripting languages (45 h)
• Network Services based an Open Source Operating System (75 h)
• Advanced Routing and Switching (90 h)
• Implementation of Network Security (90 h)
• Implementation of a Mail Server (75 h)
• Deployment of an Enterprise Multiplatform Network (90 h)
• Voice Over IP (75 h)

* Le collège se réserve le droit de remplacer certains cours.

• Have deemed sufficient computer skills;
• Have a training sufficient and meet the admission criteria set for college studies.

The school supports a student-run computer club to counsel and support new computer science students and to organize sports and cultural activities.

Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to make the most of their skills and work in a number of possible positions:

• Local Network Administrator for Windows (recent technology) or Linux
• Local Network Manager for Microsoft (recent technology) or Linux
• Network Routing Specialist
• Network Security Technician
• Network applications programming: Intranet, Internet and Extranet
• Computer Technician
• Technical software maintenance for computer networks
• Network Computer Consultant
• Help desk

Course content of the Attestation of Collegial Studies (AEC) program is given for information purposes only. LaSalle College reserves the right to change, modify, add or remove one or several software programs or programming languages from the curriculum at any time. Any such changes will, however be made without affecting either our stated teaching objectives.