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Information Technology Services

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

www.sait.ca
Are you ready to embark on a journey into the heart of the tech-driven economy, where information technology plays a pivotal role in shaping the world? Our Information Technology Services program offers you a comprehensive and action-based education that equips you with the skills, knowledge and expertise needed to excel in the dynamic field of IT services and support. Our program provides you with hands-on training and a broad understanding of computers and information technology systems, support and management, ensuring you are well-prepared to meet the ever-growing demands of the tech sector. Our industry-supported curriculum is designed in collaboration with industry experts, ensuring you learn the most relevant and up-to-date skills. In this program, you will: develop comprehensive IT knowledge based on your understanding of IT fundamentals, cloud services, information security, and emerging technologies develop the expertise to drive business value through your IT solutions roll up your sleeves and apply your knowledge in real-world scenarios working with hardware, software and networks using various tools and applications under the guidance of experienced instructors master network administration, maintenance and troubleshooting skills, enabling you to support an organization's IT infrastructure effectively learn to identify cloud technologies and solutions to meet diverse business requirements explore automation and scripting skills by creating scripts to develop, integrate and automate business applications, streamline processes and enhance efficiency gain experience with operating systems by learning the basics necessary for constructing and administering both virtual and physical IT systems evaluate IT system security using hardware and software tools, ensuring the protection of critical data and systems develop business acumen by learning about business management processes and the crucial role IT plays in supporting an organization's goals acquire a client-centric approach and a service mindset focused on client satisfaction gain the ability to effectively problem-solve with customer needs in mind, a skill highly valued in the computing and IT service industry. You'll be positioned for a rewarding career in the ever-evolving tech sector. Junior career opportunities include service desk technician, junior network analyst, security operations, and database analyst. After some experience, you may progress to network or server administration, reporting analyst, technical lead or business or cybersecurity analyst.
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Office of the Registrar
1301 16 Avenue NW
Calgary, Alberta, T2M0L4, Canada

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  • Program Type Standard
  • Credential Type Diploma
  • Length 2 Years
  • Part Time Only
  • Cooperative Education
  • Continuing Education
  • Distance Learning
Admission Requirements

Completion of the following courses or their equivalents, including meeting the minimum grade requirements for each as indicated:

  • 50% in Math 30-1 or Pure Math 30, or, 60% in Math 30-2 or Applied Math 30
  • 55% in English Language Arts 30-1, or, 60% in English Language Arts 30-2

All applicants must demonstrate English Language Proficiency prior to admission, including students educated in Canada.


Student Aid

This program is eligible for full-time post-secondary assistance by Alberta Student Aid for the funding year 2024/08/01 to 2025/07/31*.

  • Tuition $9,630.00 Year One
  • Books/Supplies/Instruments $2,500.00 Year One
  • Mandatory Fees $1,608.00 Year One

* Tuition, books, supplies, instruments, and other/mandatory fees are provided to Alberta Student Aid and may be used when processing full-time post-secondary funding applications. The educational costs provided are based on a 100% full-course load and may not reflect current or all educational costs charged by the school. Contact the school to obtain accurate educational cost information.

Transfer(s) Eligibility

Search Transfer Alberta for course and program transfer information including transfer agreements between post-secondary schools in Alberta, British Columbia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon.

Transfer(s) available outside of Transfer Alberta: Not available

Updated August 15, 2024. The information contained in this profile is current as of the date shown.

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