Information Technology
The Information Technology (IT) Program offers a mosaic of training opportunities to meet the needs of all kinds of students - from those requiring basic skills upgrade to those looking to reboot their careers.
Programs Starting Soon
- Internet Systems Specialist Diploma - Starts October, 2012
- Network Security Diploma (Full-time) - Starts May 7, 2012
Full-Time Programs
- Internet Systems Specialist Diploma
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(This program will be starting October, 2012)
The full-time day Internet Systems Specialist Diploma provides a year-long exposure to a wide variety of Internet related technologies including front end client-side (XHTML, CSS, Javascript, Flash, Photoshop), back-end programming and databases (PHP, ASP.net, Java, MySQL), as well as the topics that tie them all together (Linux, Windows, Apache, TCP/IP, security, and more). The course is capped off with a cumulative e-commerce project and a month-long work experience placement with one of many participating companies and businesses.
- Network Security Diploma (Full-time)
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(This program will be starting May 7, 2012)
As computer hackers continually develop new ways to gain access into our networks, business and industries combat these attacks with the aid of skilled network security specialists. As a result Security and Voice-Over IP are currently two areas in high demand in computer networking employment. Graduates from the Network Security program will acquire the IT security skills to help mitigate threats to organizations and gain marketable skills in these employment sectors. Manitoba Job Futures has identified the following job classifications as high growth occupations: Network Security Specialist, Network Administrator, Network Technician and Internet Server Administrator.
Part-Time Programs
- Business Systems Analyst Diploma
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Within all industries, businesses rely on information. Quality, timeliness of data and complete analysis can positively or negatively impact mission-critical decisions. The role of a Business Analyst is to bridge the gap between the business need identified in the strategic plan and available solutions. The Analyst achieves this bridge by thoroughly analyzing the business needs and processes, then designing and testing a solution. The national definition of a Business Analyst is “Business Analysts conduct research, develop and implement (information) systems development plans, policies and procedures, and provide advice on a wide range of (information) system issues.”
- Information Assurance and Security Certificate
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Demand for technical security and information assurance professionals has risen dramatically in recent years due to a variety of factors including changes to Canada’s privacy laws; the need to protect and certify data in light of increased attacks by worms; and electronic virus and spy-ware usage.
This four-course series is core to understanding Information Assurance issues and methodology such as what is “Information Assurance,” how is data verified and encrypted and what safeguards should be taken.
The data you are trying to protect, and what is a proper incident response to an attack or security breach will also be covered in this course.
- Internet Site Administration Diploma
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This course is aimed at individuals who want to host their own Web pages and need to have a thorough understanding of the “back end” technology and operating systems.
Implementation, administration and hardening of systems will be covered from many perspectives, giving students knowledge of how to configure, support and enable the information to be displayed on the World Wide Web.
- Network Security Diploma (Part-time)
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This diploma has been revised and is now offered through a partnership with Winnipeg Technical College (WTC). WTC brings a wealth of knowledge to our students with state-of-the-art CISCO Labs and integrated hands-on approach to learning.
- Serious Games Certificate
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Bringing together the latest game technology, game design and game-based learning models the Serious Games Certificate delivers two streams of education:
1) Educator Stream: A set of theory and pedagogical courses designed to prepare educators to use and understand the new world of game-based learning, the re-purposing of games for use in education, and the nature, structure and elements of game play and game design.
2) Game Developer Stream: A set of practical courses designed to prepare skilled and experienced developers for employment in the Serious Games Industry.
- Summer Programs
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This page contains information about the upcoming PACE ICT summer offerings:
- One week intensive courses for teachers pursuing the Educator's Stream in the Serious Games Certificate
- Game Design & Creation Camp
- Mobile App courses for Newbies and Pros. (NEW!)
- Web Design Certificate
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Whether you are looking to upgrade your current Web design skills or to change careers to this exciting field, the part-time evening Web Design Certificate can help you achieve your goals. With a focus on the front-end aesthetics, you will learn theory and hands-on skill on topics like graphics, markup, and client-side scripting.
- Web Development Diploma
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Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scene that enables the Internet to work?
Students working on this Diploma will learn about topics such as server side access, scripting and data access. There is more to the Internet than utilizing it to display static information.
