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• The University of Winnipeg
  Div. of Continuing Education
  Buhler Centre
  460 Portage Avenue
  Winnipeg, MB R3C 0E8
  204.982.6633
  
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  University of Winnipeg
  Div. of Continuing Education
  515 Portage Avenue
  Winnipeg, MB Canada R3B 2E9
  

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Aboriginal Information & Communication Technologies Diploma

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The Aboriginal Information  Communications Technologies Diploma (AICTD) programwill prepare individuals of Métis, First Nation, or Inuit descent to be successful in pursuing entry level positions within the Information & Communication Technologies sector. The program combines solid technical skills with the highly sought after business skills required to be a key member of any team. The combination of both parts will make for a highly skilled and valuable individual ready to contribute on many facets and levels of an organization’s needs.

LEARNING OUTCOMES
This program will focus on the academic preparation, communication skills, business understanding, ability to work within various projects, and solid technical know-how. Graduates will be equipped for the workforce with a transferable skill set that will open up opportunities in a variety of fields, including help desk support, junior programmer, junior web programmer and junior network support technician

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
The Aboriginal Information &Communication Technologies Diploma is comprised of 1078 hours
Students are required to complete all courses in the program to meet graduation requirements. The program also has a four week work placement for those that are successful in the courses.

Preparatory Courses (172 Hours)
• Essential Skills (20 Hours)
• ACER Program (50 Hours)
• Introduction to University (72 Hours)
• MS Office Certificate (30 Hours)

Core Technical Course (691 Hours)
• Networking Fundamentals (30 Hours)
• Intermediate Networking (30 Hours)
• Networking Protocols (30Hours)
• Advanced Networking (30Hours)
• Windows Administration (60 Hours)
• Linux Administration (30 Hours)
• Introduction to Programming (15 Hours)
• Introduction to OO Programming (12 Hours)
• Introduction to Web Programming (45 Hours)
• Advanced Web Programming (60 Hours)
• MS SQL Server Introduction and Development (48 Hours)
• Data Modeling and Database Design (24 Hours)
• Introduction to Business Analysis (30 Hours)
• Information Assurance and Security Levels 1-4 (72 Hours)
• Software Development Practices (15 Hours)
• .Net Programming I (60 Hours)
• .Net Programming II (60 Hours)
• Final Project (40 Hours)

Core Management Course (215 Hours)
• Effective Oral Communications (36 Hours)
• Effective Written Communication (36 Hours)
• Business Fundamentals (36 Hours)
• Creative Thinking for Problem Solving (7 Hours)
• Excellence in Customer Relations (7 Hours)
• Business Math (36 Hours) • Managing your Priorities (7 Hours)
• Project Management (36 Hours)
• Problem Solving and Decision Making (7 Hours)
• Working with Difficult Colleagues (7 Hours)
*Courses and hours subject to change

Eligibility Requirements Admission to program (all)
1. Meet application form admission requirements
2. Successfully pass the entrance exam
3. Successfully pass an interview Funding for program (at least one)
AND
1. Unemployed (working less than an average of 20 hrs/wk) and a current or previous Employment Insurance recipient
2. Unemployed and receiving income assistance benefits
3. Low income individual or family
4. An individual about to lose job
5. Unemployed and not receiving income assistance or Employment Insurance

ADVISORY COUNCIL
Information & Communication Technologies Association of Manitoba (ICTAM)
IBM
MTS Allstream Inc.
EDS, an HP company
IDFusion Software
Technologies for Learning Group
Sapphire Canada
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)

HOW DO I APPLY?
Complete the ‘Application for Admission’ forms. Forward the completed application along with all supporting original documents to The University of Winnipeg, 294 William Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3B 0R1 or email to Stevi Dram. For more information call 204.982.6633 or email.

Funding Provided by:
The Government of Canada
The Manitoba Government