Technology is Developing Faster. Are You Keeping Up?
Skilled and certified Network Administrators are needed now, more than ever! |
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February 22, 2005
Hard to believe, but it was only 15 years ago that the PC began popping up as a permanent fixture in our daily lives. Or that it was only 10 years ago that the Internet developed into an information gathering tool, accessible to everyone. In those 10 short years technology has raced ahead at breakneck speed, advancing and diverging exponentially. Now the world has access to everything from complete wireless connectivity, peer to peer networking and Voice Over IP, just to name a few. It’s astonishing to think how far we have come in terms of technological advancements and breakthroughs in such a short time.
An interesting shift in these technical developments is the way in which they have begun to permeate our daily lives. Daily, a new hi-tech device is being created to replace an old method, forcing many people to desperately try and catch up with this evolving digital world. Before they’ve had a chance to truly understand one technology, another is already on the market.
With an increasing reliance on Information Technology there is a clear and growing need for a qualified workforce to support these complex technological infrastructures, and to continue new developments too so that we may realize our potential in communication, connectivity, efficiency, and convenience.
Network Administrators make up a key component of this workforce. They are the unseen overseers who work with, restructure, repair and develop all of these new technologies, and with the widespread implementation of information technology into every facet of our lives, it is not surprising that demand for qualified Network Administrators is huge. Adapting to constantly changing and progressive technology means that staying current and relevant is essential.
The Network Administrator Certification verifies a Network Administrator’s qualifications and ability to work with specific technologies. The greater the certification, the more skilled and valuable a Network Administrator is. This certification is a key element to getting the best jobs and the highest pay with the most sought-after organizations, which means that it is vital to find a school that provides the best training for certification. It is imperative for those who are seeking to pursue their education in Networking to ensure that the college or university they choose is current in its program offerings and has access to the latest in software and technologies.
For students serious about IT certification in New Brunswick, Oulton College is the answer. Through their hands-on teaching methodologies and their leading-edge technology, Oulton College provides students with the necessary skills and training to become certified for any Network Administration. Students learn how to repair, upgrade and maintain systems and are exposed to and gain practical experience working with all of the main platforms. By the end of the 11 month program, students are not only prepared to install, administer, configure and troubleshoot most applications, but are also adequately equipped to become certified in their choice of network administration.
Oulton College is constantly up-dating their curriculum to meet the technological advances of today’s workplace, and recently announced its new Voice over IP module to its program. Voice over IP (VoIP) integrates voice and data transmission and is quickly becoming an important factor in network communications.
This module is designed to get students up to speed, sort out protocols, standards, solutions as well as plan and manage VoIP deployment. “Students will learn all of the different ways VoIP can happen, the benefits of VoIP, regulatory and strategic insight, VoIP components, protocols, buzzwords and jargon,” says Frank Bekkering, who believes that it will enhance the career opportunities of graduates in the coming years.
Oulton College also features round-table discussions with employers in the industry, ensuring that their programs are up-to-date and meet the demands of tomorrow’s workforce. Oulton College is so advanced with its training program that students have achieved an enviable employment success rate of over 90%.
Oulton College will even pay for all certification exams that their students pass! Therefore, students not only get the education needed to enter the workforce, but are also able to receive various IT designations without any additional cost to them.
As technology continues to change and grow at an even faster rate, certified IT professionals such as Network Administrators will be in demand more than ever. One of the best ways to find out more about Oulton College is to visit the Moncton, New Brunswick Campus. Tours and information sessions can be arranged to your convenience. Call, visit them online, or request more information today!
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