Information Technology Professional (Infrastructure Cloud and Cybersecurity)

About The Program

The Information Technology Professional - Infrastructure, Cloud & Cybersecurity Diploma at Eastern College is an 82-week program plus 16-week internship designed for students to master the major areas of information technology. Students train for careers in in-demand and growing fields while mastering network, desktop, server administration, automation, cloud, and cybersecurity to meet today's IT industry needs.

Why Choose This Technology Program?

This comprehensive program provides students with knowledge and certification opportunities in key areas of technology administration while learning skills to leverage online resources, advanced search engine features, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to streamline tasks and improve efficiency in future IT roles.

Core Curriculum Includes:

• Comprehensive IT mastery: network and infrastructure management, cloud computing, and cybersecurity
• Advanced administration: PC & Windows, Network & Linux, Infrastructure & Cloud, and Advanced Networking & Cybersecurity
• Security expertise: design, implement, and audit security within enterprise and cloud environments
• 16-week internship providing hands-on experience with real-world IT challenges

Students gain hands-on experience using various technologies to configure, automate, and manage servers in both enterprise and cloud environments while tackling evolving challenges of today's tech landscape.

Career Opportunities

Career Paths for Graduates

Graduates are well-prepared for comprehensive roles across all major IT sectors with extensive career flexibility. The program equips students for positions such as System Administrator, Cybersecurity Analyst, Cloud Administrator, DevOps Specialist, Infrastructure Administrator, Network Administrator, and Penetration Tester.

Extensive Career Opportunities:

• Traditional IT roles: PC Support Technician, Desktop Support Specialist, Computer Network Technician
• Server administration: Windows Server Administrator, Linux Server Administrator, Active Directory Administrator
• Specialized positions: Email Server Administrator, Database Server Administrator, Web Server Administrator
• Advanced roles: Hybrid Cloud Administrator, Security Specialist, Project Manager

Employment Outlook

Excellent career prospects in the comprehensive IT field with opportunities to design, secure, and optimize systems ensuring organizations thrive in digitally driven world. Students receive eight certification exam vouchers for CompTIA, Cisco, CWNA, and Microsoft credentials.

Program Details

What Students Receive:

• Industry-leading education blending critical skills across all major IT areas
• Eight certification exam vouchers to pursue credentials of choice
• Small class sizes ensuring personalized guidance from experienced instructors
• Comprehensive career services and job search assistance with alumni program benefits

Program Highlights:

• 82-week extensive program with 16-week hands-on internship
• Real-world, project-based approach with practical skills essential for IT success
• Campus support available in Fredericton, Moncton, and Saint John
• Flexible learning options with on-campus or online remote classes

This program ensures students learn to design, implement, and audit security while detecting, responding to, and investigating various security breaches in today's complex digital landscape, preparing them to protect the future of digital environments through comprehensive IT expertise.