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

Mostly online Mostly online

Time commitment

TBD

Duration

TBD

Program codes

  • Code: MCITUS

Cost

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

Location

  • TBD

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.

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.

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.

Start date
Location
Delivery mode
Application status
Feb. 2027
Distance
Mostly online
Upcoming
Note: Part-time. Online Synchronous, Schedule TBD

Tuition and fees

Program details

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