According to itworldcanada.com, among all the information technology skills, networking and computer support is one of the most sought after skills (40 per cent) by businesses.

The computer support and networking program at PEC is designed to train individuals to gain entry into the field of Information Technology as:

• Computer support Specialist
• Network Support Specialist
• Network Administrator

Areas of employment:

• As computer and computer networking become an integral part of today's business, a wide range of businesses are now in demand of skilled computer support workers. Our graduates have found employment in financial institutions, insurance companies, educational institutions, hospitals, Internet service providers, Information technology consulting companies, computer system design companies, software development companies, telecommunication organizations and health care organizations.

Upon completion, graduates would have acquired the following skills:

• Maintain and troubleshoot PC hardware
• Install and configure Windows and Linux operating systems
• Maintain and configure servers
• Diagnose and troubleshoot software problems
• Design and implement computer network
• Install and configure Cisco routers and switches
• Diagnose and troubleshoot network problems
• Implement network security on servers and routers
• Configure and support Microsoft Office application
• Design web pages
• Provide help desk computer support to users
• Team building and time management skills
• Customer service and relation skills

The success of our diploma in computing support is based largely on the ability to give our students extensive hands on technical training in preparation for the following leading industry certification:

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
• Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOUS)
• Comptia A+
• Linux +
• Network +

These certifications are required designation in business and industry. PEC is the Official Cisco Networking Academy.