Overview
This microcredential will focus on switching technologies and router operations that are needed to support small-to-medium business networks including wireless local area networks (WLANs) and security concepts. Students will learn key switching and routing concepts, perform basic network configuration and troubleshooting, identify, and mitigate LAN security threats, and configure and secure a basic WLAN.
Entrance Requirements
Application processing
Ongoing throughout the year.Recommended for success
- Successful completion of the Essentials of Data Networks (EDN) microcredential, or a course on Introductory Networking that covers 80% or more of the EDN learning objectives.
- Students are recommended to have some hands-on experience with networking equipment.
International applicants
This program is available to international applicants who will complete the program from outside Canada or who currently have a valid status in Canada other than study permit. International applicants accepted into this program are not eligible for a study permit.
Apply to program
Formal application to the microcredential is not required. Upon successful completion of the courses, email the program contact with your full name, student number, and mailing address to be issued a microcredential.
Scheduled Intakes
Ongoing Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) intakes: January, April, and September.
Costs & Supplies
Tuition fees
Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) tuition is charged on a course-by-course basis. Please see the Flexible Learning Tuition & Fees page for more information on domestic and international tuitions.
Courses
Class hours
9:00 am to 12:00 pmProgram matrix
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| Required Courses: | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| XINC 2220 | VLAN Switching and Redundancy | 3.0 | |
| XINC 2230 | Network Security, Routing and Wireless | 3.0 | |
| Total Credits: | 6.0 | ||
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Do you have credits from another BC/Yukon post-secondary school? Do you want to know if they transfer to courses here at BCIT? Check out BCIT's Transfer Equivalency Database to find out.
Program Details
Program length
Students have two years to complete the program.Grading
Minimum passing grade for each course is 50%.Program delivery
Online: This program is delivered fully online.
Program location
Online LearningContinue your education
This microcredential will be considered for credit for INCS 1110 in combination with the Essentials of Data Networking Microcredential.Faculty, Advisors & Staff
Faculty
Umme Salsabil
Faculty, Industrial Network Cybersecurity
Tel: 604-412-7592
Email: usalsabil@bcit.ca
Staff
Roger Gale, BSc, MBA
Interim Associate Dean
Tel: 604-432-8976
Email: Roger_Gale@bcit.ca
Program Assistant
Email: soepts@bcit.ca
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