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The Information Technology and Networking (ITAN) Certificate prepares you for a career in Information Technology (IT), or for further learning as part of an ITAN Diploma. This program delivers the theory and practical application of supporting micro-computer hardware, software, operating systems, and networking infrastructure. Students enrolled in the ITAN program gain technical skills and experience with hands-on access to real-world equipment. 

The program is taught in a cross-platform lab environment with industry qualified instructors. After successful completion of the program, students will be able to install, configure, troubleshoot, administer, analyze, and secure computing devices within a network.

Information Technology and Networking Certificate

College of New Caledonia

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1. High school graduation or equivalent
2. English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12 or [equivalent](https://cnc.bc.ca/admissions/transfer/course-equivalencies) (C-)
3. Foundations of Mathematics 11 (C-) or equivalent

Academic Admission Requirement

1. To meet admission requirements, students in grade 12 may submit expected final grades for courses in progress.
2. To meet admission requirements, students completing upgrading courses can submit interim grades once they are 50% through the course.
3. Candidates whose first language is not English must meet the English requirements and provide proof of English language proficiency through one of the following:
    - An academic IELTS (International Language Testing System) with a minimum score of 6.0 overall, with no band less than 5.5 or equivalent;
    - A TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of at least 80, no section below 17, or equivalent;
    - Completion of Level 4 of an English Language Training program at a Canadian institution, completion of the ENLA program at CNC or equivalent;
    - Successful completion of three credits of post-secondary English studies at a recognized college or university in an English-speaking country. 

4. Applicants are strongly recommended to have strong typing skills or to have taken, in the past five years, one or more of the following high school courses:
    - Computer Programming (11 or 12), or equivalent
    - Computer Information Systems (11 or 12), or equivalent

Admission Advice

Limited seats; applications should be submitted as early as possible. A program for which seats are filled are based on approved selection criteria.

When you are ready to apply, use our [pre-application checklist](https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/go/resources) to make sure you have everything you need, and visit our [How-to guides page](https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/help) for more information.


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Information Technology and Networking Certificate

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