Kitchener,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Ontario College Graduate Certificate Wireless Network Infrastructure in Cambridge Canada | Conestoga College
Conestoga College
|
Cambridge Canada
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
15,383
(c. USD11,061.73)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
This program equips graduates holding degrees or diplomas in telecommunications, electronics, or computer engineering technology for careers in evolving wireless telecommunications sectors. Participants will build upon their foundational knowledge by gaining hands-on experience with industry-standard equipment (drive test tools, propagation tools, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, etc.) and essential techniques for thriving in the wireless field. The curriculum expands students' expertise in troubleshooting and configuring both local and wide area networks (LANs/WANs), while covering carrier-relevant networking concepts like virtual private networks and quality of service. Exposure to advanced technologies such as LTE/5G networks, high-speed WiGig, and MIMO systems will make graduates highly sought-after. The program also addresses timely subjects including spectrum management, IP-based wireless solutions, enterprise WiFi, Bluetooth, automotive communication systems (for autonomous vehicles), and IoT applications.
Duration: 1 year
Start Date: May 2024
Location: Cambridge – Fountain Street Campus
Award: Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A two- or three-year diploma or a degree from an accredited college or university in any of these areas:
computer engineering/technology
electronics engineering/technology
telecommunications engineering/technology
electrical engineering/technology
embedded systems development
IT network security
computer science and IT
Other relevant disciplines may also be considered that offer a significant degree of networking and telecommunications in their curriculum.
An overall average grade of B or above (as assessed by country, to Ontario standards) in the above mentioned academic programs.
English Language Requirements:
- IELTS overall band of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 88
- CAEL 70, no sub-test band score less than 60
- PTE Academic 58
- CELAP (Conestoga English Language Assessment and Placement) - 82 or higher
- Duolingo English Test minimum score of 115
- Cambridge Exams minimum score of 180, with no individual skill less than 170
Tuition
CAD
15,383