Program Details

Network Management

Attestation of College Studies (ACS)
IT Professional Conducting Network Maintenance

About the Program

Acquire computer skills related to network development and management, using Cisco and Microsoft technologies, with LaSalle College Montréal's Network Management program (ACS), developed with the latest technology to meet market needs. Gain a strong competitive advantage and access to many careers in this ever-changing industry.

Learning Outcomes

  • Get a deep understanding of network protocols, routing, switching, and more.
  • Analyze logs using network monitoring tools.
  • Use a systematic approach to identify the root issue and implement effective solutions.
  • Set up LANs and VPNs, manage encryption protocols, and monitor network traffic for any signs of intrusion or suspicious activity.

Profile

Successful Network Administrators have a unique combination of skills, including:

  • Network Configuration:

    Optimize Cisco devices like routers, switches, and firewalls.
  • Cisco Device Management:

    Maintain switches, update software, manage access control lists, and more.
  • Monitoring:

    Implement security measures to protect the network from threats, unauthorized access, and data breaches.
  • Problem Solving:

    Diagnose and resolve network problems to ensure smooth operations.

Career Prospects

According to Job Bank, projections for network administration employment show an increase in growth and many new positions created.

The rapid evolution of technologies and the growing complexity of networks and applications are driving this workforce, with an increasing demand for investment protection, technical support, data security, cloud computing, and website automation for online commerce.

Career Fields

  • Local Network Administrator for Windows or Linux,
  • Local Network Manager for Microsoft 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.

Diploma & Accreditation

This Attestation of College Studies (ACS) is approved by the ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur of Québec and is internationally recognized.

ACS programs are part of continuing education and destined primarily for adults seeking to add value to their skill set or reorient their career.

Required Materials

A laptop computer is mandatory for study in this program. This laptop must be equipped with the Windows operating system to work with all software.

Mentors may request other standard or student-licensed software mandatory for their courses to be installed.

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Minimum Requirements :

PC

  • Intel Core i7 processor or equivalent
  • 16 GB of RAM or more
  • 512 GB or larger SSD (Solid State Drive)
  • NVIDIA RTX GPU or an equivalent graphics card
  • Windows 11 (Home, Education, or Pro versions)

Mac

  • MacBook Air
  • M2
  • 8 GB Ram
  • 512 GB or larger SSD (Solid State Drive)

Recommended Requirements

PC

  • Intel Core i7 processor or equivalent
  • 32 GB of RAM or more
  • 1 TB or larger SSD (Solid State Drive)
  • NVIDIA  RTX 2050 (or superior) or AMD equivalent
  • Windows 11 (Home, Education, or Pro versions)

Mac

  • MacBook Pro
  • M2
  • 16 GB Ram
  • 1 TB or larger SSD (Solid State Drive)

You will need a USB-RJ45 adaptor if your laptop doesn't have a network jack.

Required software: Microsoft 365.

IT Professional at Work

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.

Academic Dates

LaSalle College has three annual start dates: fall, winter, and summer.

We accept applications at any time. Registration is open year-round.

Processing time:

  • Canadian applicants: up to two weeks,
  • International applicants: up to six months.

Submit your application as soon as possible to ensure a spot in your desired semester.

Note that applications are not processed until all required, validated documents and admission fees are received.

List of Courses

ACS programs are based on DCS program curricula, but do not have general education courses like French, English, or Philosophy.


Concentration Courses

  • 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)

* The College reserves the right to substitute certain courses.

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