Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To practice as a user support technician in B.C., you may choose to register with Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia. Eligibility is achieved through completion of an accredited diploma program and 24 months of progressive work experience, 12 of which must be at the technologist profile or higher in a Canadian work environment.

User support technicians

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To practice as an information systems testing technician in B.C., you may choose to register with Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia. Eligibility is achieved through completion of an accredited diploma program and 24 months of progressive work experience, 12 of which must be at the technologist profile or higher in a Canadian work environment.

To practice as an information systems testing technician, you may choose to register with Canada's Association of Information Technology Professionals. Eligibility is achieved by passing an ethics exam and gaining at least 1,000 hours of IT experience over the preceding twelve months.

Information systems testing technicians

This instructional program class comprises any program not listed above that relates to Computer and information sciences and support services, general.

Computer and information sciences and support services, general, other

Records management technicians

Cybersecurity specialists

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as a computer programmer or interactive media developer in B.C., you may choose to become certified through Canada's Association of Information Technology Professionals. Eligibility is achieved through completion of an accredited IT post-secondary program, and/or meeting work experience requirements.

Computer systems developers and programmers

Computer Information Technology Diplomas

Computer Information Technology Certificates

User support technicians provide first-line technical support to computer users experiencing difficulties with computer hardware and with computer applications and communications software. They are employed by computer hardware manufacturers and retailers, software developers, in call centres and in information technology units throughout the public and private sectors. They are also employed by independent technical support companies or they may be self-employed.

Information systems testing technicians execute test plans to evaluate the performance of software applications and information and telecommunications systems. They are employed in information technology units throughout the private and public sectors.

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

The Information Technology Certificate pursues a wide variety of complementary information technology or computing courses. Start with core knowledge in supervision, management, composition, professional writing and introductory IT electives, then take a non-computing elective. 

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