Information and Computer Systems Technologist, Diploma

As an ICS student, you'll learn to think critically, problem-solve both individually and as a team, and communicate effectively with all levels of IT users.

You will learn concrete skills, including how to:

program, deploy, secure, and maintain software applications to meet requirements
design, analyze, maintain, and interpret data
apply knowledge of basic project management skills to information technology activities
effectively communicate and collaborate with colleagues, team members, employers, and technical and non-technical personnel

As a graduate of the one-year Information and Computer Systems Technician certificate program, you'll be prepared to work locally in the exciting world of information technology. A variety of computer-related careers, including programming, web development, and customer service in all types of organizations are open to you.

If you continue your studies, you can acquire the Information and Computer Systems Technology diploma. Graduates of the diploma program work as technologists and technicians, and are prepared for work in web and mobile programming, database design and management, network software design, administration, and in network operations.