Programs

The High-Tech Professional programs at BCIT's Downtown Campus bring people, technology and opportunity together. HTP programs are as thorough as they are diverse, with offerings that include network administration and security, web design and development, tech support, office administration software skills upgrading, and web application development. They are also known and respected for being in step with current trends in both business and technology.

Network Administration and Security Professional (NASP)

The Network Administration and Security Professional program is an intensive, accelerated 12- month program that prepares students for a career in network administration and security. The technology focus emphasizes on Windows, Linux environments and security; hardware, server/storage and networking tools; and project management. The program includes 10 months of full-time classroom learning and an opportunity for a 2-month work term.

Skills (+)

Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate - Windows Server 2012
Cisco Systems trained - CCNA certified
Linux Professional Institute Junior Level Administrator (LPIC-1)
CompTIA Security+
VMware - Data Centre Virtualization VCA-DCV
TCP/ID
Project Management/Technical and Report Writing/Presentations
Business Communication/Time Management/Organizational Development
Team Building and Leadership
Business Skills and Practice

Possible Positions (+)

Network Administration
Systems Support
Systems Troubleshooting
Systems Rollout/Upgrade
Helpdesk
Technical Writing
IT Consulting
IT Training
IT Proposal Writing

Office Administrator with Technology (OAT)

The Office Administrator with Technology program is designed to provide learners with the advanced computer and business skills required by administrative positions today. Its focus is on desktop applications such as Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop Element, Dreamweaver as well as a variety of practical business courses.

Skills (+)

MS Office 2013
MS Office Specialist Certified
MS Visio
Simply Accounting
Desktop Publishing - Photoshop & Adobe Acrobat
Web Design - HTML/Dreamweaver MX
Presentation Skills
Business Writing

Possible Positions (+)

Office Manager
Executive Assistants
Administrative Assistants
MS Office Applications Support
Desktop Publishers/Web Site Maintenance

Software Systems Developer (SSD)

The Software Systems Developer program allows students to learn techniques in application development, be exposed to several current web technologies, and apply system development "best practices" to design and develop usable, effective web applications and web sites.

Skills (+)

.NET
Java
HTML
DHTML
XML
ASP.NET
PHP
Object Oriented (UML)
Structured Analysis / Design
Rapid Application Prototyping
Rational Rose
Graphics User Interface Design
e-Commerce

Technical Web Designer (TWD)

The Technical Web Designer program allows students to learn techniques in creating sites that are not only visually appealing but are also accessible, usable, and standards compliant. Using current web design trends including the most popular Content Management Systems, software, and SEO/Analytics, students will develop a variety of sites.

Skills (+)

HTML & CSS –level 1–4 (HTML5, CSS3)
Adobe Creative Cloud–Photoshop &Illustrator for Web
JavaScript, jQuery level 1 & 2
Responsive & Mobile Web Sites
PHP
Content Management System –WordPress
E-Commerce with WordPress and other solutions
CSS preprocessor –Intro to SASS & LESS

Technology Support Professional (TSP)

The Technology Support Professional program is designed to combine the technical, customer service, and professional skills needed to excel in the constantly growing IT support field.

Skills (+)

Windows Server 2012
Networking, TCP/IP
MS Office and MS Project 2013
Help Desk Support/Call Center Training
A+ Hardware/Software Technician
Web Design - HTML/Dreamweaver MX
Presentation Skills

Possible Positions (+)

Helpdesk
Tier 1/2 Support
Systems Support
Systems Troubleshooting
Systems Rollout/Upgrade