IT Security Specialist

Program Type:
Diploma

Completion:
Less than 1 year

Skills:
Business Correspondence, CompTIA A+, Customer Service

Program Information

Admission Requirements

Grade 12 or equivalent or Mature Student Status. Courses are open to any applicant who possesses a good command of the English language and is able to follow instruction.

An admissions interview will be administered to determine if the applicant has the required interest, motivation, and entry-level skills to take this program. Full-time students must attend the required hours per week as per the course schedule and may do so at times convenient to them.

Program Highlights

The IT Security Specialist program prepares students to work in IT departments of business establishments troubleshooting PC’s, installing and upgrading hardware, and ensuring their establishments work on a secure IT network.

The program prepares students to write the industry certified IT exams for CompTIA A+, Server+, Network+ and Security+.

What Our Graduates Say

I graduated in just 1 year as a Network Administrator from AOLCC College. It was such a great experience! AOLCC College had flexible hours that catered to my needs. I am currently a Network Upgrader for Bell Canada. I will definitely recommend AOLCC College to any friend, family and people that I meet.

Laurence H.

I came to the Academy of Learning Career and Business College because I needed a change in my life and wanted to show my kids that at any age you can go back to school and reinvent a new pathway in life. Not only did I come to school and re-educated myself, I made great friends.
I am proud to say that I am now work for this amazing college and hope like how I was inspired when I joined AOLCC, I will now be able to inspire others.

Senta M.

I will certainly recommend anyone to attend Academy of Learning Career and Business College. The staff members at the college were very helpful. They encouraged me to achieve my goals. With their help I know I have the tools necessary to set myself up for a better career.

D.P.

The IT Security Specialist diploma at Academy of Learning Career College – Downsview Campus is a vocational program of about 474 hours (about 21 weeks) of study, registered under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005. You'll build practical skills in Business Correspondence, CompTIA A+, motivation, installing and upgrading hardware. You may qualify for financial aid.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the IT Security Specialist program?

It is about 474 hours (about 21 weeks) of study, a registered vocational program under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.

What credential will I earn?

You earn a IT Security Specialist diploma from Academy of Learning Career College – Downsview Campus.

What will I learn in the IT Security Specialist program?

Core skills include Business Correspondence, CompTIA A+, motivation, installing and upgrading hardware, Server+, change the username.

Where is the program offered?

At our Downsview campus, 1280 Finch Avenue West, Toronto (North York), ON.

Is financial aid available?

You may qualify for financial aid. Contact us to learn about your options and upcoming start dates.

Last updated: August 2026

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