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Conestoga College: Alarm Systems Program

Equip yourself with the skills for a career in surveillance and investigation firms, alarm product distribution and sales, and alarm service and installation with our new part-time Alarms Systems program. You will hone your installation, service, and problem-solving skills necessary in a diverse, competitive, and growing alarm system industry.

WINTER REGISTRATION: Opens November 1, 2021
SPRING REGISTRATON: Opens February 7, 2022

About the program

The Alarms Systems program is offered as a Conestoga College certificate and provides you with integrated theoretical and practical learning experiences and a strong foundation in alarm systems. The goal of the program is to prepare you to function effectively in a diverse, competitive, and growing alarm systems industry. As a graduate of this program you will be competently employing up-to-date installation techniques and utilizing relevant equipment including networking, wireless and false alarm prevention. As a student in this program you will hone your installation, service, and problem-solving skills necessary in the alarm system industry. If you graduated from the Protection, Security and Investigation diploma program or other similar programs, or if you are working in the field and want to enhance your skills, this program is right for you. As a graduate, you will be ready to find employment in surveillance and investigation firms, alarm product distribution and sales, and alarm service and installation. You may also find interesting career opportunities as a sales representative for manufacturers, distributors and retailers of alarm system products, or for self-employment, contract, and consulting work.

Program information

All courses must be completed within 3 years of acceptance into the program.

Admission requirements Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or 19 years of age or older with mature student status (See Mature Student definition for details.)

Note re: admission requirements

Students must be able to receive instruction, respond and research in the English language.

Additional Information, Course Schedule and Registration

For additional information and registration details visit the Alarms Systems program on the Conestoga College website.

About Conestoga College

Conestoga is a leader in polytechnic education and one of Ontario's fastest growing colleges, delivering a full range of career-focused education, training and applied research programs to prepare students for success in the new knowledge economy and promote economic prosperity throughout our region and across Ontario.

Their comprehensive range of programming meets the needs of a variety of learners, providing multiple entry points and established pathways to ensure that individuals across our community can access the education they need for their chosen careers. Articulation agreements with colleges and universities around the world provide students with ready access to additional post-secondary opportunities.

Labs equipped with the latest technology, project-based courses, field and clinical experiences, international exchange, applied research and co-op opportunities engage students as they learn to connect theory, research and practice. Conestoga's focus on technology-enhanced learning through online and mobile technologies ensures that students are prepared to excel in our increasingly digital world. Conestoga’s commitment to student success includes a full range of support and career advising services available to students throughout their learning journey.

For MORE INFORMATION and to REGISTER visit the Conestoga College website.