The NASP program is an intensive 1-year program that prepares students for a career in Network Administration and Security. The program includes ten months full time classroom learning and a two-month industry work term. The program is designed for IT professionals who want a challenging career in the fast paced Network Administration and Security field.
The NASP program prepares individuals to plan, manage, and secure the network infrastructure of an enterprise. The program includes knowledge and skill development in business communications and leadership as well as the essential technical knowledge. The technology focus of this program is network administration, with an emphasis on Windows environments, Linux environments, hardware tools, networking tools, project management, mail server concepts and security of the network infrastructure in both environments.
Students graduate with a Certificate from BCIT, working experience in an industry networking administration and security capacity, and five recognized IT vendor certifications that are highly relevant to Network Administration and Security. A very impressive package of credentials, experience, and achievement for prospective employers!
The Network Administration and Security Professional program curriculum includes:
Students complete eight vendor examinations towards five IT certifications from Microsoft, CompTIA, and the Linux Professional Institute.
*Please note that work terms are not guaranteed and are at the discretion of the HTP department head/coordinator.
Please see tuition fees for High Tech Professional Programs.
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For the most current information on the Network Administration and Security Professional program, please contact:
Telephone: 604-412-7788 E-mail: htp@bcit.ca Web site: http://www.bcit.ca/cas/htp/ Address: High-Tech Professional Programs
#350 - 555 Seymour Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 3H6
Students are well equipped to compete for entry level and intermediate level jobs in network administration and security. While actual jobs obtained depend on the individual student's background prior to the program and their achievements during the program, typical jobs for graduates include:
Ron Terencio, Program Coordinator
Lorraine Fentie, Program Coordinator
Debra Williams, Program Head
Thomas Lane, Lead Technical Instructor
Pat McGee, SSD Instructor
Orrett Morgan, Technical Instructor
Marlena Vanderwal, Work Term Instructor
HTP Programs
BCIT Downtown Campus
350 - 555 Seymour
Street
Vancouver, BC, Canada V6B 3H6
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