Certificate in Computer Repair and Maintenance

at Centennial College - Progress Campus Canada

The Business Administration - Supply Chain and Operations Management Advanced Diploma will prepare students with necessary skills to effectively and efficiently run a business. One of the most interactive aspects of this Business School program will involve learning to integrate manual and computer-based systems, such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, as they relate to supply chain management activities.

During the three years of study students will acquire the expertise to improve productivity, develop a master production schedule, by using materials requirements planning (MRP), balance supply and demand, construct a detailed project management plan, and develop and implement quality management programs. Other areas of curriculum coverage include, but is not limited to …

• Purchasing and inventory management;
• Supply chain and logistics management;
• Operations planning;
• Direct supervision and quality assurance;
• Analysis of operations processes to identify productivity improvements;
• Application of business process re-engineering (BPR) techniques to simplify and streamline organizational processes;
• Planning and designing quality improvement programs;
• Applying team approach principles to effectively analyze and recommend solutions to operations problems.

Co-op Option
The co-op option in this program will provide you with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience while you complete one work term as an employee in the field. This experience not only allows you to put classroom learning into practice, but will also provide valuable contacts for your future career.

To participate in this co-op option, you will need to complete an application process in the second semester. If academically qualified, you may be admitted to the co-op program. Academically qualified students who are accepted into the program will register for the co-op preparation course as scheduled. When you graduate, your diploma will highlight the co-op credential.

The Electronics Engineering Technician (Fast-Track) program will enable you to increase direct entrance into Year 2 (Semester 3) of this two-year school confirmation program to get that certificate in one year (two semesters), in case you're a certified school or college graduate. 

On the off chance that you can't venture out from home without your iPod, tablet or cell phone, and have an enthusiasm for how they work, this School of Engineering Technology and Applied Science program is for you. The courses in this school building system will set you up for a difficult profession in the gadgets field from various perspectives. 

Right off the bat, you'll create specialized skills in territories, for example, remote correspondences, information interchanges, microcontrollers, and mechanical frameworks. Furthermore, to further set an establishment in present-day gadgets, you'll increase hands-on involvement in prepared labs by dealing with PCs, correspondence handsets, and hardware testing and estimation gear.

Through collaboration with industry, the Software Engineering Technology – Artificial Intelligence (AI) program will provide our students with skills in state of art design and AI application development technologies. Software is taking the planet by storm and AI-driven technologies are at the center of it. AI’s global economic impact is expected to reach trillions by 2025. AI is set to become the new database for next-generation applications.

Our Software Engineering Technology – Artificial Intelligence program aligns well with the newest technology trends in the software industry, namely “Augmented Analytics,” “AI-Driven Development,” and “Autonomous Things.” The coursework emphasizes modern software design and AI frameworks, machine learning, data visualization, big data fundamentals, natural language processing, image recognition, recommender systems, software bots, digital ethics and privacy guidelines within AI solutions.

To round out the technical focus of the curriculum, the Software Engineering Technology – Artificial Intelligence program includes two software development projects. For these real-world business applications, you put into action all the technical, systems and business skills acquired during your courses to build AI-enhanced software solutions for automating, classifying, predicting, recommending, and understanding processes and data.

The International Business Management (IBM) Transnational program is an energizing tri-nation opportunity offered in Canada, Panama, and China that is intended to help shape tomorrow's worldwide pioneers. You'll earn a graduate certificate from Centennial College, study for a semester in the City of Knowledge, Panama City, and complete an entry level position in China gave by Neusoft Institute, Guangdong. 

Your worldwide journey in the Business Management Transnational program will push you to: accomplish center administration aptitudes and intercultural capabilities; create initiative capacities to work in a global situation; and obtain solid scientific and key reasoning abilities, figure out how to manage multifaceted difficulties and act imaginatively and capably as a worldwide resident. 

By attending the Bachelor of Information Technology (Computer and Communications Networks) Honours program, you'll be part of a select group of Ontario students to receive a four-year degree in information technology.

The Ministry of Colleges and Universities specifically selected Centennial College to deliver an applied science program that addresses the province's critical need for networking professionals. Centennial is the only post-secondary institution in Ontario to offer a bachelor degree Computer and Communication Networks program.

During the four years you'll spend in this School of Engineering Technology and Applied Science offering, you'll study a unique blend of technology and business subjects. A hands-on approach will ensure an innovative balance between the practical and theoretical backgrounds employers are seeking. Learning from highly qualified professors who hold industrial certifications and advanced academic credentials, you'll also be able to specialize in the design of wireless networks and security networking.

Centennial College's Computer Repair and Maintenance program will help you to gain a valuable combination of technical and business abilities to start you off in the career direction of your choice.

Every computer eventually needs a tune-up, and with the courses in this college certificate program, you'll learn how to complete that tune-up using basic computer hardware theory and operating system and application program skills. Additionally, you'll acquire technical hands-on experience in installation, maintenance and application of troubleshooting techniques.

With more and more microcomputer-based systems entering the marketplace, there's a need for professionals who can link their computer hardware expertise to the general needs of business. To ensure your success in the field, you'll also gain business experience by examining approaches for maintaining strong customer relations and providing effective technical support.

This concise applied science program will prepare you to step into an important role by combining a broad range of computer-related courses with strong interpersonal skills training.

Program Highlights

• This program takes a practical approach to personal computer hardware and software installation, repair and maintenance.
• You are introduced to local and remote computer communication systems.
• In the Computer Repair and Maintenance program, you have the opportunity to work with a wide range of high-tech equipment.
• The certificate you earn reflects a high standard of learning.
• Once you complete the program, you will be positioned to pursue industry's A+ Certification and Network+ certifications.

Software is taking the planet by storm and Centennial College's Software Engineering Technology program will provide you with three years of learning in designing, developing and maintaining software systems.

During this time, you'll attend advanced diploma courses that will cover modern programming languages, design and algorithm concepts, data management tools and modern software engineering methodologies. The program will also expose you to a solid knowledge of systems integration, enterprise programming, mobile computing and software security specialization.

The coursework in this college engineering program will emphasize object-oriented software design methodologies, user-oriented interface design, software testing and QA, C#, Java, Java EE, Oracle, MS-SQL server, UNIX/Linux, Python, Microsoft's ASP.NET Core, HTML5/JavaScript/Angular, mobile application development, emerging web frameworks, cloud computing, data mining and more.

To round out the curriculums technical focus, the Software Engineering Technology program will include two software development projects. For these real-world business applications, you'll put into action all the technical, systems and business skills acquired during your courses to build higher quality software.

The knowledge and hands-on experience you'll obtain in Software Engineering Technology will enable you to design and develop various kinds of software applications, human-computer interfaces and enterprise information systems.

Centennial College's Mechanical Engineering Technology – Design (Fast Track) program allows qualified college or university graduates direct admission into Year 2 (Semester 3) of this three-year advanced diploma engineering program and sees them receive this technology advanced diploma in two years (four semesters).

The Mechanical Engineering Technology – Design (Fast-Track) courses in this college engineering program will combine engineering theory and practice that emphasize the design and development of various mechanical devices and equipment.

Through a hands-on approach, you'll obtain thorough grounding in engineering sciences and skills, including advanced computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) as used in the industry. You'll spend about one quarter of program time on project work that will simulate workplace assignments while relating classroom theory to the actual design and manufacture process. In addition, one course will introduce you to finite element analysis using ANSYS software.

You'll be able to graduate after two years or continue your studies with a workplace experience through the co-op version of the Mechanical Engineering Technology – Design program (program #3745). With this option, academically-qualified students can enhance their education by working two terms as paid employees in the field. The experience will not only allow you to put classroom learning into practice but will also provide valuable contacts for future careers.

Human Resources involves developing policies, procedures and programs to ensure an organization has an adequate number of people with the right knowledge, skills and abilities to achieve its objectives. When HR is aligned with the strategic goals and objectives of an organization, it becomes a strategic partner in the management of the organization, ensuring the best pool of talent to pioneer, compete and be at the top of its field.
 
Centennial College’s unique approach incorporates current trends in human resources, the affirmation of diversity and human rights and the promotion of positive union and management relations. You will develop expertise in all major areas of human resources such as: Human Resource Planning, Staffing, Recruitment and Selection, Training and Development, Compensation, Employee and Labour Relations,  Occupational Health and Safety, Management Accounting, and Human Resource Management Systems.
 
The program emphasizes the ability to analyze and interpret financial and accounting information for decision-making purposes. Legal issues are covered from a proactive, rather than compliance, perspective. Finally, the use of integrated human resource systems software and computer skills to manage information and support decision-making is taught.
This unique Business School program will offer you the opportunity to acquire three designations:
 

•     CHRP™ designation from the Human Resources Professionals Association
•     CIM™ designation from the Canadian Institute of Management
•     PCP™ designation from the Canadian Payroll Association

The Electronics Engineering Technician program will prepare you for a challenging career in the electronics field.

Through an optimum balance of hands-on experience and theory, courses in this college diploma program will cover areas such as wireless communications, data communications, microcontrollers and industrial systems. To develop a solid foundation in modern electronics, you'll work in labs with computers, communication transceivers, and electronics testing and measurement equipment.

Two years in length, the college engineering program will also give you the option to continue your studies by transferring into the fifth semester of its Technologist version. To do so, you'll be required to have a minimum 2.0 GPA.