Foundations in Innovation and Technology Certificate
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The Foundations in Innovation and Technology Certificate Program introduces students to a range of technology-based fields in the knowledge-economy, with a specific focus on current opportunities in BC. This modular program offers students insight into the common tools and resources utilised by leading technology-driven industries, while supporting them to develop basic workplace and employment skills. Students will gain 12 weeks of hands-on experience in the following technology-based career sectors:
- Administrative Professional
- Communication and Digital Marketing
- Web Development and Coding
- Software Testing
- Network Set Up and Support
- GIS/GPS Mapping
Upon successful completion of this program, students will have the opportunity to proceed into more advanced curriculum streams, co-ops and ongoing professional development training, facilitated by the First Nations Technology Council alongside industry and educational partners. Please visit technologycouncil.ca for more information.
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Certificate Completion Plan
Upon successful completion of the 12-week program, students will receive an NVIT Foundations in Innovation and Technology Certificate.
Foundations in Innovation and Technology program is a new certificate-based program developed in partnership with the First Nations Technology Council. It is designed to meet the growing demand to “bridge” Indigenous peoples into the growing technology sector in British Columbia, introducing participants to six in-demand, tech-oriented careers. Currently, our Foundations in Innovation and Technology Certificate program involves the following course offerings:
FITC-110 - Computer Basics and Professional PracticeFITC-120 - Communication and Digital MarketingFITC-130 - Web Development and CodingFITC-140 - Software TestingFITC-150 - Network Set Up and SupportFITC-160 - Gis/Gps Mapping
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Course Listing for this program
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FITC-110 - Credits: 4.000
Computer Basics and Professional Practice
This course introduces students to the Microsoft Office suite of software, and guides students through the development of professional conduct and communication practices in the workplace. The course covers a variety of topics including professional conduct, word processing, presentation software, spreadsheets, file management, and databases. Employment skills, such as resume building and presentation techniques, will be emphasized.
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Prerequisites: Program Admission or permission of instructor
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FITC-120 - Credits: 4.000
Communication and Digital Marketing
This course introduces students to the foundational skills necessary for pursuing a career in communications and marketing, utilizing a combination of soft skills development, writing and technical training.
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Prerequisites: Program Admission or permission of instructor
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FITC-130 - Credits: 4.000
Web Development and Coding
This course introduces students to the foundational concepts necessary for pursuing a career in web development, including basic skills development in front end design and customization, and back end development and problem solving.
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Prerequisites: Program Admission or permission of instructor
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FITC-140 - Credits: 4.000
Software Testing
This course introduces students to the foundational concepts and basic skills necessary for pursuing a career in software testing, including methodological approaches, industry-standard tools and best practices related to software testing.
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Prerequisites: Program Admission or permission of instructor
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FITC-150 - Credits: 4.000
Network Set Up and Support
This course introduces students to the foundational knowledge necessary for pursuing a career in computer network maintenance, including basic skills development in the set-up, operation and maintenance of networked environments.
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Prerequisites: Program Admission or permission of instructor
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FITC-160 - Credits: 4.000
Gis/Gps Mapping
This course introduces students to the foundational knowledge necessary for pursuing a career in GIS/GPS mapping, including skills development in data gathering and map customization, GIS analysis and modelling, and project plan development.
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Prerequisites: Program Admission or permission of instructor
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