Monday, Feb. 3, 12 pm 玛雅视频app鈥檚 campuses are CLOSING at noon today due to the forecast calling for heavy snowfall and deteriorating road conditions throughout the region. All classes and services will close for the reminder of the day.
Space is available on both campuses to accommodate people who may need time to make exit arrangements:
鈥 Lansdowne: Fisher Building foyer
鈥 Interurban: Liz Ashton Campus Centre
Please check the college website (camosun.ca) or follow the college on social media for the latest information:
鈥 Facebook: facebook.com/玛雅视频appCollege/
鈥 Instagram: instagram.com/camosun/
鈥 X (Twitter): x.com/camosun
Visit the college website for a more in-depth overview of campus closure protocols in the event of adverse weather.
Information and Computer Systems Technician, Certificate
Developing IT solutions with a two-year, double-credentialed program. In one or two years you'll be prepared for a range of careers from customer service at an IT help desk to software engineering.
The Information and Computer Systems program prepares you for work locally and globally in database design and management, network software design, administration, and operations and maintenance of networks and software.
This two-year, double-credentialed program starts with an Information and Computer Systems Technician certificate, which takes nine months to complete. With an additional nine months of study, you'll earn a full Information and Computer Systems Technology diploma.
The Information and Computer Systems (ICS) program emphasizes the analysis and development of听practical IT solutions听in a rapidly changing technological environment.
For an added hands-on experience, students can complete a听听to complement their coursework.
Build your skills
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
Your career
As a graduate of the one-year听Information and Computer Systems Technician听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听Information and Computer Systems Technology听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.
What you'll learn
Current students wanting information about your program, go to student planning in听.
Program outline
For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the academic calendar.
This technical, rigorous program is composed of a one-year full-time certificate and a subsequent one-year diploma. Both credentials can be completed with an internship designation.
As a full-time student in the Information and Computer Systems program, you will spend 25-30 hours in class each week with approximately five hours of homework every day, including weekends. Before you begin this program you should be comfortable with basic computing skills, word processing, and file management.
Year 1
Your first year will provide you with knowledge of operating systems, web development, software engineering, and many different programming languages.
Year 2
As you continue your studies toward the Diploma in Information and Computer Systems, you鈥檒l develop skills in system analysis and design, applied software development, and implementing security in a variety of situations.
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Optional co-op/internship
As an Information and Computer Systems student, you have the option to supplement your classroom learning with the completion of up to three paid work terms. After successful completion of these optional work experiences, you'll qualify for either the co-op or internship designation when you graduate.
Tuition and fees
Effective from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025
Estimated tuition
Tuition estimates are for the entire program.
Information and Computer Systems Technician, Certificate
$7,051 (domestic)
$16,432 (international)
Information and Computer Systems Technician, Certificate, Internship designation听
$7,742 (domestic)
$18,779 (international)
Domestic tuition fees vary depending on the individual course fees for the classes you select.
In addition to tuition estimates, student fees are calculated based on your enrolment. Refer to:听Student Fees.
Financial assistance
You may need to find more than one source of funding to help pay for your education and living costs while attending college. Check out sources of money you don't need to pay back as well as those that need to be repaid.
When you apply you will need to submit proof that you meet the program admission requirements listed above. Where a letter grade is specified, you must have proof of that grade or higher.
For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the Academic Calendar: Loading...
