Program description

This comprehensive 1,200 hour (1-year) program prepares you for a rewarding career as an IT Support Professional or Network Specialist.

This program is open to all skill levels.

Gain essential skills in troubleshooting and providing front-line support, while also acquiring the essential skills to effectively deploy and manage clients on complex networks. As you advance, you will delve into the intricacies of server administration, analysis, and security, specifically with Microsoft servers.

Graduates from this program have seized opportunities as Network Administrator, IT Support Specialist, Systems Analyst, and more.

Dates and deadlines

  • Admission opens: April 15, 2024
  • Admissions deadline: August 9, 2024
  • Program starts: September 3, 2024

*The College reserves the right not to offer a program due to insufficient registrations.

Information sessions

Attend an online information session to hear more about the program, admission and certification requirements. Information sessions will be held virtually on the first Wednesday of each month during the admission period.

  • Wednesday April 3, 2024 online 13:00 – 14:00
  • Wednesday May 1, 2024 online 13:00 – 14:00
  • Wednesday June 5, 2024 online 13:00 – 14:00
  • Wednesday July 3, 2024 online 13:00 – 14:00
  • Wednesday August 7, 2024 online 13:00 – 14:00

Sign up for an information session

Location

Microsoft Network & Security Administrator is offered at our main campus in Gatineau. 

Admission criteria

How to apply

To apply for admission:

  • Complete the online application on SRAM. Click onto the Continuing Education application portal.
  • Select CÉGEP Heritage College and the program of your choice along with the corresponding SRAM program number.
  • If applicable, submit all required documents by uploading them to your SRAM application account. You must also pay the non-refundable application fee to SRAMThe documents and payment must be submitted by the deadline.

General admission requirements:

You are eligible to register in a program if you are a:

  • Canadian Citizen or
  • Permanent Resident or
  • Holder of a valid Student Visa

And you can provide proof of previous studies deemed acceptable by the College, for example:

  • A Quebec Secondary V Diploma or a Diploma of Secondary Studies or equivalent scholarity or
  • A College Diploma or a University Degree or
  • An “Évaluation comparative des études effectuées hors du Québec” or
  • Partial high school studies, coupled with a recommendation from a current or former employer that you would benefit from pursuing your education at the post-secondary level as well as a curriculum vitae.

And you meet one of the following three conditions:

  • You have not been a full-time student for at least two consecutive terms or one school year within the last 12 months.
  • You are part of an agreement between the College and an employer, or you are sponsored within the terms of a government program (for example: CSST, Emploi-Québec).
  • You have completed at least one year of post-secondary studies spread over a period of one year or more.

You must demonstrate sufficient proficiency in English.

Language evaluations may be required based on previous studies. 

Program specific requirements

  • You must be in process of successfully completed, or have completed: CST5 or TS4 or equivalent*

*Please consult Quebec Applicants for details of the ministerial course key.

French requirement for certification of an AEC/ACS program in English

Although not an admission requirement, there is a French Requirement for certification of an AEC program in English. Please review the Frequently Asked Questions related to Law 14 and our Attestation of College Studies (ACS) Programs

Sample course grid

Code
Credit
Weight
# of hours
  • 420-M45-HR
    Hardware Essentials

    Students learn key elements of computer hardware. They will examine the components that a PC is made up of as well as the terminologies associated with hardware components. During the course students will be able to identify each device and learn troubleshooting techniques to resolve problems. At the end of this course students will be expected to dismantle a PC and rebuild it to a functional state.

    2 1/3
    4-1-2
    75
    420-M45-HR
    2 1/3
    4-1-2
    75
  • 420-M46-HR
    Operating Systems Essentials

    Students will build on the knowledge they gained from the hardware course. During this course they will learn what an operating system is as well as the various types that exist. Troubleshooting operating system errors is key for any support technician, so that is a focus on this course. At the end of this course students will be able to install and configure an operating system.

    2
    3-1-2
    60
    420-M46-HR
    2
    3-1-2
    60
  • 420-M47-HR
    Networking Fundamentals

    This course is intended for students who are interested in expanding their knowledge base and technical skills about networks. In this course, students learn various network infrastructures as well as terminologies. Students will be able to identify the key components of wireless and wired networks. Key components of this course include TCP/IP, network devices, LAN/WAN technologies as well as troubleshooting network problems.

    2
    3-1-2
    60
    420-M47-HR
    2
    3-1-2
    60
  • 420-M48-HR
    Mobility and Devices Fundamentals

    This course is intended for students who are interested in expanding their knowledge base and technical skills about mobility and mobile devices. In this course, students learn various mobile technologies. Students will learn to configure and secure Windows devices, access and manage data and learn about enterprise mobility including Bring Your Own Device policies.

    1 1/3
    2-1-1
    45
    420-M48-HR
    1 1/3
    2-1-1
    45
  • 420-M49-HR
    Cloud Fundamentals

    This course will give students the fundamental knowledge, skills, and confidence in cloud computing. Students will learn key cloud services and terminology, Microsoft cloud services and the ability to use, configure, or support parts of other key Microsoft technologies for cloud services.

    1 1/3
    2-1-1
    45
    420-M49-HR
    1 1/3
    2-1-1
    45
  • 420-T20-HR
    Installing and Configuring Windows Client

    This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to install and configure Windows Client desktops and devices in a Windows Server domain corporate environment. These skills include learning how to install and customize the Windows Client operating systems and apps, and configure local and remote network connectivity and storage. Students will also learn how to configure data security, device security, and network security, and maintain, update, and recover Windows Client.

    2 1/3
    4-1-2
    75
    420-T20-HR
    2 1/3
    4-1-2
    75
  • 420-T21-HR
    Deploying and Managing Windows Client

    Students learn how to plan and implement Windows Client deployments in large organizations. Students also learn how to manage the Windows Client installations after deployment to provide secure identity and data access using technologies related to Group Policy, Remote Access, and device registration.

    2 1/3
    4-1-2
    75
    420-T21-HR
    2 1/3
    4-1-2
    75
  • 420-T22-HR
    Windows Client - Integrative Project

    This course is intended to test the students’ knowledge on Windows Client. Students will be required to complete a practical assessment of Windows Client in a variety of different configuration modes. Students will put into practice the skills learned from course 420-T20-HR and 420-T21-HR. It will be the students’ responsibility to work independently throughout this assessment.

    1 1/3
    0-3-1
    45
    420-T22-HR
    1 1/3
    0-3-1
    45
  • 420-U30-HR
    Installing and Configuring Windows Server

    This course is intended to provide the students with the skills and knowledge necessary to implement a core Windows Server Infrastructure into an existing enterprise environment. This course focuses on real skills for real jobs and prepares students to prove mastery of core services such as Active Directory and networking services, Managing Active Directory Domain Services Objects, Automating Active Directory Domain Services Administration, Implementing Local Storage, Implementing File and Print Services and Implementing Group Policy.

    2 1/3
    3-2-2
    75
    420-U30-HR
    2 1/3
    3-2-2
    75
  • 420-U31-HR
    Administering Windows Server

    This course validates the skills and knowledge necessary to administer a Windows Server Infrastructure in an enterprise environment. This course focuses on real skills for real jobs and prepares students to prove mastery of core services such as user and group management, network access, and data security, Implementing a Group Policy Infrastructure, Managing User and Service Accounts, Maintaining Active Directory Domain Services, Configuring and Troubleshooting DNS, Configuring and Troubleshooting Remote Access, Installing, Configuring, and Troubleshooting the Network Policy Server Role, Optimizing File Services, Increasing File System Security, Implementing Update Management.

    2 1/3
    3-2-2
    75
    420-U31-HR
    2 1/3
    3-2-2
    75
  • 420-U32-HR
    Configuring Advanced Windows Server Services

    This course will help validate the skills and knowledge necessary to administer a Windows Server Infrastructure in an enterprise environment. This course focuses on real skills for real jobs and prepares students to prove mastery of Advanced Windows Server Services such as advanced configuring tasks necessary to deploy, manage, and maintain a Windows Server infrastructure. It covers such skills as fault tolerance, Implementing Advanced Network Services, Implementing Advanced File Services, Implementing Network Load Balancing, Implementing Failover Clustering, Implementing Disaster Recovery.

    2 1/3
    3-2-2
    75
    420-U32-HR
    2 1/3
    3-2-2
    75
  • 420-U33-HR
    Windows Server – Integrated Project

    This course is intended to test the students' knowledge on Windows R2. Students will be required to complete a practical assessment of Windows R2 in a variety of different configuration modes. Students will put into practice the skills learned from course 420-U30-HR, 420-U31-HR, 420-U32-HR. It will be the students' responsibility to work independently throughout this assessment. Students will be able to use the Internet as a resource throughout most of the project.

    2
    0-5-1
    75
    420-U33-HR
    2
    0-5-1
    75
  • 420-U34-HR
    Designing and Implementing a Server Infrastructure

    This course covers the knowledge and skills needed to provide an enterprise solution that supports manual and automated server installations in a physical and virtual environment including the supporting file and storage services. Students will also learn the skills necessary to provide enterprise networking solutions such as DHCP, VPN, and DirectAccess. You will also learn the skills necessary to design and implement a forest and domain infrastructure including multi domains/forest and branch office scenarios.

    2 1/3
    3-2-2
    75
    420-U34-HR
    2 1/3
    3-2-2
    75
  • 420-U35-HR
    Implementing an Advanced Server Infrastructure

    This course is design to deliver the knowledge and skills to plan and implement a highly available, secure infrastructure with focus on managing and maintaining a server infrastructure. Students will focus on configuring a Windows domain model as well as proper methods to secure resources through the use of groups and permissions within the domain model, implementing fault tolerance and backup strategies.

    2 1/3
    3-2-2
    75
    420-U35-HR
    2 1/3
    3-2-2
    75
  • 420-U36-HR
    Core Solutions for Exchange

    This course will provide students with the knowledge and skills to plan, deploy, manage, secure, and support Microsoft Exchange Server. This course will teach students how to configure Exchange Server and supply them with the information needed to monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot Exchange Server. This course will also provide guidelines, best practices, and considerations that will help you optimize performance and minimize errors and security threats in Exchange Server.

    2 1/3
    3-2-2
    75
    420-U36-HR
    2 1/3
    3-2-2
    75
  • 420-Y10-HR
    Plan, Design and Implement a Microsoft Network

    Students use the skills they have learned over the duration of the course to produce a final network project which incorporates the skills from all the courses. The student will be required to plan a network, then design the network and finally implement the project using to tools and skills gained throughout the program. The result is a configured Microsoft Windows network that includes both servers and clients and is fully functional and secure.

    4 1/3
    0-10-3
    150
    420-Y10-HR
    4 1/3
    0-10-3
    150
  • 350-L22-HR
    Teamwork and Professional Communications

    Students will develop the knowledge and skills associated with teamwork and communication.  They will learn the different roles required to work successfully in a production and client-focused environment.  Self-management skills are addressed in order to ensure their own contribution supports team processes.  Emphasis is also placed on the client/user and how IT support professionals can support their needs in a positive, problem-solving, professional manner.
     

    1 2/3
    1-2-2
    350-L22-HR
    1 2/3
    1-2-2

Fees

Application fee

Application fee paid to SRAM.

Registration fees Fall 2024

The following registration fees are paid per semester by Quebec residents to the College:

Full-time registration fee*$20.00
Full-time special fees$95.00
Full-time common education fees$25.00
Computer user fee$20.00
Total for Quebec resident =$160.00

Fees are subject to Quebec residency status. Quebec Residency will be checked once students are admitted. For more information on documents required to demonstrate Quebec Residency status please contact the Registrar's Office.

*Non-refundable fee

Non-Quebec resident fee

Non-Quebec residents pay a fee of $1833.00 on top of the standard registration fee. Total registration costs for a non-Quebec resident are: $1993.00.

Approximate cost for textbooks

Typically use online resources available at no cost (subject to change)


Questions? Contact us

Registrar's Office

819-778-2270ext.1321

registrar@cegep-heritage.qc.ca