Flor Elizabeth Diaz Vila

Preparation for Microsoft & Cisco

"Following the Preparation for Microsoft Certification and the Preparation for Cisco and Comptia Linux have been an incredibly enriching and rewarding experience. Considered from the perspective of sheer talent, the team of Dawson professors, staff and students is truly world class. The classes were challenging and included hand-on experience. While I enjoyed the formal academic program, the collegial atmosphere and emphasis on character, integrity and teamwork was exceptional

I have improved my analytical, logical and problem-solving skills as well as achieved an understanding of networking management. As a result, Dawson College has equipped me with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in networking management in the highly competitive, dynamic, and rapidly changing technology environment. Both programs have helped me to obtain the MCITP Server Administrator on Windows Server 2008 and the Cisco CCNA. Besides, it has fulfilled my career objective which was to be working in the networking field.

Finishing Dawson College programs while working full time required much dedication, handwork and sacrifice. However if I had to start from the beginning, I would do it all over again. The benefits of the program substantially outweighed my sacrifices. I became more confident as a person and as a professional. I have learned to face challenges head-on with creative approaches and turn the challenges into opportunities. My function is : Technicienne Spécialisé en Informatique at "Centre de Santé et de services sociaux d'Ahuntsic et Montréal-Nord."

Alexander S. Algie

Network Administration & Support

"My name is Alexander Algie. I graduated from the Network Administration and Support (A.E.C.) Program at Dawson College in March 2013. I’m now employed as a Consultant in the IT department at Concordia University and absolutely love my job. Dawson gave me the training and education I needed to succeed in the IT field and is a great place to develop and grow your skills for the workforce.

Before I enrolled the Network Administration and Support program, I had some experience working with computers but no formal training. I was working in the helpdesk of a small bank and realized that unless I actually studied and developed my skills, I wouldn’t be able to progress very far in this field. I knew that I wanted to learn more about computers and work with them on a higher level but didn’t know where to begin. After spending some time researching online, I found the Network Administration and Support Program at Dawson College and was fortunate enough to be admitted.

This program was a fantastic mix of theory and hands-on learning and was exactly what I was looking for. The facilities at Dawson were fantastic. Every student had their own dedicated PC to work on as well as physical routers and switches and a training lab complete with practice machines and tools. The teachers were great and encouraged us to work with the latest distributions of programs and software and to “learn by doing”. Students in my class came from a wide variety of backgrounds and with a broad range of computer experience but we all started with the basics on day-one and quickly moved on to more challenging topics.

No matter where you go in IT, having a strong foundation in Networking is a huge asset and can greatly enhance your ability to do your job. I utilize my networking training every day on the job have already witnessed how my skills have helped me to solve problems and gain a better understanding of the IT environment I work in.

Without the training and education that I received at Dawson College I would not be in the position that I am in today. I would highly recommend this program to anyone looking to develop a solid foundation in computer peripherals and networking and will always be grateful for the opportunity that Dawson gave me. I am presently a Consultant – Instructional &Information Technology Services (IITS) at Concordia University."