Overview

This Information Technology Infrastructure Postgrad.Cert offered at Fanshawe College is designed to help graduate students with an IT background step into the industry. Information technology workers need a broad range of practical skills to utilize in their everyday responsibilities.

 As a student within this program, you will bring your previous understanding of information technology and enhance your skills by learning how you can apply your knowledge within the workforce.

Graduate employability is significantly enhanced by in-depth training in a broad range of technical and personable skills that are in high demand across various industries. As a graduate of this program, you will be prepared to enter an exciting career as a IT Infrastructure/Operations Manager, IT Infrastructure Service Manager or IT Infrastructure Director.

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

This Fanshawe College program is aligned with IRCC's Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 11.0103. Please consult the IRCC website to verify current Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) alignment.

Career opportunities:

Graduates of Fanshawe’s Information Technology Infrastructure program will be employed in the computer support field as desktop and application support technicians, computer technicians or help desk technicians. They are employed by computer hardware manufacturers and retailers, software developers, call centres and in information technology departments throughout the public and private sectors.

Here are some examples of career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawe’s Information Technology Infrastructure program:

• IT Infrastructure/Operations Manager

Ensure that systems, services and infrastructure work reliably and securely.

• IT Infrastructure Services/Service Manager

Provide management, reporting and operational support.

• IT Infrastructure Director

Manage a team of IT employees responsible for overseeing the infrastructure of technical operations, eliminating security risks and tracking technology to achieve business goals.