Overview

Develop your IT skills using Cisco, Microsoft and Linux technology to effectively manage network applications. Become prepared for media demands with LaSalle College Montréal's ACS in IT infrastructure and cybersecurity. This program is regularly updated and paves the way to numerous industry-recognized certifications, including Cisco (CCNA and CCNP), CompTIA (A+), Microsoft (MCSA), and LPIC.
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About the Program

Prepare for a dynamic career in IT infrastructure and cybersecurity with a program that combines hands-on technical skills, cloud computing, and advanced network administration using Cisco technologies. You’ll master operating systems, server management, virtualization, Azure cloud services, and enterprise networking, while developing expertise in cybersecurity and automation. Through practical projects and professional integration, you’ll gain the knowledge and experience needed to manage networks securely, protect digital assets, and thrive in today’s technology-driven world.

Upcoming Sessions

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Sep 3, 2026

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Sep 3, 2026

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Jan 7, 2027

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Jan 7, 2027

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May 10, 2027

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May 10, 2027

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Sep 2, 2027

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Sep 2, 2027

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Admissions Criteria

Exceptions to these admission criteria may be applied.

Every application is reviewed by the College.

To be eligible for acceptance into an ACS program, applicants are generally required to meet one of the following criteria:

  • Have computer skills that are deemed sufficient; and

  • Have interrupted their full-time studies for at least two (2) consecutive semesters or one (1) full school year; or

  • Have followed post-secondary studies for a period of at least one (1) year; or

  • Have a Secondary School Diploma (DES) or a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS), and the program allows them to receive a technical training that is not available in a DCS program; or

  • Have an equivalent education or an instruction deemed sufficient and meet the admission criteria set for college studies.

List of Courses

  • Applied Mathematics (60 hrs)
  • Networking, Routing and Switching (150 hrs)
  • Hardware and Software Technical Support (75 hrs)
  • Client Operating System (60 hrs)
  • Introduction to Virtualization and Cloud Computing (75 hrs)
  • Azure Fundamentals (60 hrs)
  • Server Operating System I (60 hrs)
  • Open Source Operating Systems I (60 hrs)
  • Networking, Security and Automation (75 hrs)
  • Cybersecurity I (90 hrs)
  • Azure Administration (60 hrs)
  • Programming and Scripting Languages (90 hrs)
  • Enterprise Networks I (75 hrs)
  • Server Operating System II (75 hrs)
  • Open Source Operating Systems II (60 hrs)
  • Azure Security (60 hrs)
  • Server Operating System III (75 hrs)
  • Professional Integration (45 hrs)
  • Enterprise Networks II (75 hrs)
  • Installation and Configuration of a Mail Server (90 hrs)
  • Skills-integrating Case Study (105 hrs)
  • Management of an IT Infrastructure (75 hrs)
  • Cybersecurity II (90 hrs)
  • Workplace integration: Network Management and Security (270 hrs)

Tuition & Aid

LaSalle College programs qualify for the Loans and Bursaries Programs offered by the ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur du Québec, and for several other types of loans and bursaries.

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