Network Technician at Sait
| Network Technician at Sait | |
| Course Duration | 4 months |
| Course Intake | September |
| Course Details Website Link | Visit Website |
| Course Level | Certificate |
| Tution Fees | $ 22,276 |
| English Language Requirment | |
| IELTS | 6.0 |
| TOEFL | 80 |
| PTE | 53 |
Program Highlights
Launch a career in computer network design, maintenance or support through hands-on training in networking, troubleshooting, security and storage management and prepare for a career as a network technician, IT consultant or system support specialist.
Program description
The Network Technician (NT) program is an intensive 32-week certificate program designed to prepare you for the essential fields of computer networking design, maintenance and support. Technically focusing on Cisco, Microsoft, open source technologies and operating systems, this program emphasizes key industry requirements such as security, storage management, virtualization and effective troubleshooting. Through hands-on, practical assignments, you will gain experience solving technical problems and providing solutions on time and within scope. Upon completion, you will be prepared to challenge the CCNA certification exam. Additional self-study is usually required. The mandatory eight-week practicum solidifies the classroom experience and prepares you to launch into or continue your IT career.
Your career
A graduate from this program may find employment as a network technician, network analyst, help desk analyst, system support specialist or an IT consultant.
- Graduates of the Network Technician program have a 96% employment rate.
Student success
Students with higher secondary or post-secondary marks usually experience greater success in SAIT programs.
Experience with computer hardware and/or operating and networking systems an asset.
This is an intensive program requiring a commitment of both time and energy; students who experience success are those who make their education a priority throughout the program.
Sait Highlights
| Type | Public |
| Campus Setting | Urban |
| Application mode | Online |
| Student Retention rate | 94.8% |
| Cost of living | 788-1,327 CAD/Month |
| Number of Students | 11,023 full time |
| Number of teachers | More than 1500 specialists |
| Academic calendar | Semester based |
| Finance type | Non-profit |
| Number of schools | 8 schools |
| Medium of instructions | English |
| Domestic Tuition fee | 681.20 CAD |
| International Tuition fee | 1,141.20 CAD |
Sait The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
Attending SAIT Polytechnic can cost an international student the following approximately:
| Expenses | Subtotal |
|---|---|
| Average cost of tuition | 18,112.00 CAD |
| Cost of living | 11,000.00 CAD |
| Application fee | 75.00 CAD |
Tuition Fees
For international students, the tuitions fees will be:
| SAIT Fees | Total in CAD |
|---|---|
| Campus recreation | 171.20 |
| Universal transit pass | 310 |
| Health and dental | 460 |
| Student support fee | 100 |
| Student technology fee | 100 |
The optional course enrollment would increase the fees and may include a security deposit of 400 CAD.
English Proficiency Test Scores
All the programs at the university are taught in English medium and hence proving English language proficiency is mandatory.
| Test name | Minimum Required Score |
|---|---|
| TOEFL iBT | 80 overall, 20 in each category |
| IELTS | 6.0 |
| CLBA | 8.0 |
| CAEL | 60 |
| PTE | 53 |
| MELAB | 76 |
SAIT Admission requirements and process
Admission at SAIT Polytechnic requires additional documents from international applicants. Application requirements for various programs are given below.
Selection CriteriaSAIT Polytechnic opens the admissions in the Fall Start and continues until the Spring start. Different programs have different time periods for their admission process.
- The application fee charged is 75.00 CAD once for each program enrolment.
- Percentage required in schools and the other major requirements are different for all courses:
- A 65% record or a cumulative GPA of minimum 2.3 is required for the Bachelor’s of business administration.
- Other courses require a minimum of 50%.
- A common requirement in all the courses is the English proficiency.
- Admission into the Institute is determined on the academic records.
- Graduate employment rate in the institute is 94%
Criteria of selection are not the same for different courses and to meet up to the suitability of the program the students may need to give supplementary documentation or additional information to be submitted. This includes:-
- Career investigation report
- Required tests
- Resume
- Essay
- Interview
- Ranking (used by some programs)
| Sait Average Tuition Fee Per Year | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $ 18,000 |
| Postgraduate | 0 |
| Sait Cost Per Year | |
| Overall cost of living | $ 11,000 |
| Campus accommodation | $ 1,200 |
| * Please note that fees may vary. Always check the exact cost of the program and bear in mind likely additional expenses. | |
| Sait English score required | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Undergraduate | 6.0 |
| IELTS Postgraduate | 6.0 |
| TOEFL Undergraduate | 80 |
| TOEFL Postgraduate | 80 |
| * Please note that minimum score required for English language may vary from course to couse.Always check exact requirement for the programme. | |
| Sait University Contact Details |
|---|
| Sait Address |
| 1301 16 Ave NW,Calgary 1301 16 Ave NW AB T2M 0L4 |
| Sait Email |
| advising@sait.ca |
| Sait Phone |
| 403-284-7248 |