Programs

Computer Service Technician

Computer Service Technician

Program Type:
Diploma

Completion:
Less than 1 year

Skills:
CompTIA A+ Certification, CompTIA Network, Customer Service, Business Writing, Keyboarding, MS-DOS, Personal Computer for Technical Uses, MS office, Windows OS

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

This program prepares students to deal with the problems they may encounter when servicing Personal Computers. It provides in-depth knowledge of computer hardware.

Students will have practical hands-on experience in troubleshooting computer problems and assembling a computer. This program prepares students to take the CompTIA A+, Network+, and Server+ certification exams.

Careers Opportunities

Graduates of this program will find opportunities working as bench technicians for small to medium sized PC or electronics companies as well as large PC related manufacturing operations. They may also find positions in computer sales and service. After some experience, they may wish to open their own computer repair service.


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 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 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 Computer Service Technician diploma at Academy of Learning Career College – Downsview Campus is offered from our North York campus on Finch Avenue West, in the heart of Downsview. Over about 40 weeks (roughly 760 hours of instruction) you train in hardware troubleshooting, operating systems and network fundamentals, in a program registered under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005. You may qualify for financial aid.

Career paths after the Computer Service Technician program

This training can prepare you for work as a computer service technician, IT support technician, and help desk analyst. The curriculum is built around the day-to-day skills those roles actually use, so you graduate with practice, not just theory.

Your campus in North York

The Downsview campus sits at Unit 112, 1280 Finch Avenue West, North York (Downsview), Toronto, ON M3J 3K6. Students join us from Downsview, the wider North York area and beyond, many while working or settling into a new city. Ask our admissions team how the Computer Service Technician schedule can fit around your other commitments.

Frequently asked questions

What credential does the Computer Service Technician program award?
A diploma from Academy of Learning Career College – Downsview Campus, a registered vocational program under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.
How many weeks does the Computer Service Technician program take?
Roughly 40 weeks — about 760 instructional hours in total.
Do I need prior experience to apply?
No prior experience in the field is required. Admission needs Grade 12 (or equivalent) or Mature Student Status, working English, and an admission interview.
How do I get to the Downsview campus?
We are at Unit 112, 1280 Finch Avenue West, North York (Downsview), Toronto, ON M3J 3K6.
What kind of work can I do after Computer Service Technician?
Graduates can be prepared for work as a computer service technician, IT support technician, and help desk analyst.
How do I apply or find the next start date?
Send us a request for information or call the campus — admissions will confirm upcoming intake dates and take you through enrolment step by step. You may qualify for financial aid.

Last updated: September 2026