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Degree Offered: AEC - LEA.9U
Method of Instruction: Onsite or Online
Language: English or French
Establishment: Cestar Collège, Campus Sherbrooke
The program aims to make the competent person to:
Completion of this program leads to an Attestation of collegial studies (AEC).
The AEC diploma is a qualification issued in Quebec by CEGEPs and certain private colleges following successful completion of a credited and recognised programme created specifically for an adult clientele and reflecting the current realities of the labour market.
Course Duration: 1530 Hours
Internship: 270 hours
2 Years | 6 Academic Semesters including Internship
11 months + 7 weeks internship | 3 Academic Semesters (locals full time) Fast Track
Number of units: 57.66
Number of program competencies: 25
A person who has received instruction considered sufficient by the college and meets any of the following conditions may be admitted to a program of studies leading to an Attestation of College Studies:
A person who has a Secondary School Diploma and meets either of the following conditions may be admitted to a program of studies leading to an Attestation of College Studies:
For International Students, the conditions for admissions are below:
Starting with Fall 2024, Cestar Collège is implementing a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy.
Here are the minimum suggested technical requirements for laptops at Cestar Collège:
The College has established that a Windows-based PC is required. Apple or Chromebook devices are not suitable for Cestar Collège programs. The College provides registered students with wireless Internet access and access to O365 software downloads.
Introduction to operating systems
Systems maintenance
Computer Elements
Mathematics applied to informatics
Advanced operating systems
Introduction to computer networks
French computer related (or course Z72 / Z73 / Z74)
Server administration
Installation and configuration of a network
Architecture and network protocols
Assembly of a workstation
Installation and configuration of a network (old platform)
Introduction to programming
Advanced network operating systems
Work Place Integration
Implantation of technologies and services specific to the Internet
Internal functioning of computers
Implementation of a network
Network security
Managing an email server
Implementation of network services
Advanced network security
Planning the security of a network
Planning and managing the security of a network
Internship
The AEC in Computer Network Administration can lead the graduate to work in different places, such as:
Salaries vary depending on the company, your level of productivity and whether you are unionized or not.