Diploma in Network Operations and Management

Network Operations and Management is a two-year diploma program at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology that prepares students to build, manage and secure modern network environments as those systems grow more complex. The program is delivered in a hybrid format and covers computer networking fundamentals, including protocols and addressing, alongside cloud infrastructure, automation and cybersecurity. Students gain applied experience implementing, monitoring and troubleshooting network systems in enterprise-style, client-server settings, supporting day-to-day operations, maintaining system performance and protecting organizational data. Coursework builds toward working with the technologies used to run and defend today's networked organizations. The program runs full-time with a September intake and is open to international applicants. It suits students pursuing careers in network administration, IT operations and cybersecurity support.