IT User Support Microcredential

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Program at a glance

Credential

Microcredential Microcredentials are short, targeted programs that focus on specific skills needed by employers or communities. They are often industry-recognized and can help you enter the workforce quickly or continue your education.

Delivery mode

Online (scheduled) Online (scheduled)

Time commitment

Part-time You take fewer courses at once and progress more slowly. This option offers more flexibility for work or personal commitments.

Duration

4 months 16 weeks

Program codes

  • Code: MCITUS

Cost

$1,902.13 total program cost Domestic students: $1,902 total program cost

Location

  • Kelowna Partial program offered in Kelowna

Available for

  • Domestic students

Program features

TBD

Program overview

About the program

Prepare to service computers and support users of infrastructure and computing technology. Learners cover theory and get hands-on experience with hardware and software installation and configuration, basic networking, operating systems, and held desk techniques while developing practical troubleshooting approaches.

What you'll learn

•    Hardware installation and configuration
•    Networking connectivity and telecommunications
•    Operating systems setup and management
•    Help desk support techniques
•    Troubleshooting methods for a wide range of IT issues

Skills you'll learn

•    Installing and configuring computer components and peripherals
•    Managing and troubleshooting Microsoft Windows operating systems
•    Configuring routers and switches for end-to-end network connectivity
•    Applying foundational cybersecurity best practices
•    Using command line and GUI tools for system administration

Tools you'll learn

•    Microsoft Windows OS
•    GUI and command line administrative tools
•    Networking devices (routers, switches)
 

•    Okanagan College microcredential
•    Credit for ICT 111 and ICT 117 courses in the Okanagan College Infrastructure and Computing Technology Diploma
 

This 150-hour program provides knowledge and skills necessary to service computers and support users of infrastructure and computing technology systems. This training covers a variety of topics including hardware installation and configuration, basic networking, operating systems and help desk techniques. Students study theory of computers systems hardware and software components and develop the practical skills through hands-on training and troubleshooting techniques that address wide ranging issues. Using Network Engineering as a core foundation, students will gain competencies that prepare them for industry recognized credentials to enhance their employability in the industry.

Tuition and fees

This program qualifies for the Future Skills Grant, which can cover up to $3,500 of your tuition costs.

Admission and program requirements

  • B.C. secondary school graduation, or equivalent, or 19 years of age out of secondary school for at least one year as of the first day of classes.
  • English 12 with minimum 60% or alternatives.

A minimum of 50% of the program must be completed through OC.

Learning delivery styles

Start/End dates
Location
Delivery mode
Application status
Feb. 01, 2027 - Jun. 01, 2027
Kelowna
Online (scheduled)
Open
Note: Online (synchronous) delivery. Part-time, 2 evenings per week and Saturdays.

Program details

ITUS 100 - Computer Components and Peripherals
ITUS 110 - Networks and Telecommunications
ITUS 120 - Infrastructure and Computing