Computer Engineering Technician
Program Information
Start Date
September 08, 2026
Domestic Availability
Accepting Applications
International Availability
Accepting Applications
CIP Code
15.1201
Program Code
CTN
Delivery
In Person
Credential
Ontario College Diploma
Academic School
Location
Program Contact
Domestic Tuition
per semester*
International Tuition
per semester*
*Domestic tuition amounts shown are from the 2025-2026 academic year and are subject to change.
*International tuition amounts shown are from the 2025-2026 academic year and are subject to change.
View Curriculum
With this program, you will gain skills in computer networking and configuration, network security, and technical communications.
You will also learn about solving computer problems that can cause both major costs and setbacks for businesses, whether due to a major hardware failure or a minor software incompatibility. Your core courses are complemented by training in oral and written communications, customer relations, and team work. There's plenty of hands-on learning, putting the theory you learn in the classroom into practice.
Upon graduation, you'll have the broad-based, transferable skills that are in demand with a firm foundation for a career configuring hardware and software for computer systems. You'll also find opportunities troubleshooting problems in systems both before and after delivery to the customer or client.
- Prepare for industry certification exams such as A+ and Cisco Networking.
- This program has received National Accreditation through the Canadian Technology Accreditation Board. Graduates are recognized by the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists as meeting all the academic requirements for certification in the Certified Engineering Technician (Ctech) category.
- You have the opportunity to transfer to the three-year Computer Engineering Technology diploma.
Smaller classes mean more attention from dedicated faculty to help you meet challenges, and our broad-based approach to instruction will ensure versatility in your future career. Through our partnerships with computer hardware and software industry leaders, we're able to direct our grads to satisfying careers in the field.
These traits and abilities will help you succeed:
- curiosity about how computers work
- enjoy working with people/teams
- interested in working hands-on with the latest computer technology
- excellent analytical skills (important for problem solving)
- experience working with computers, programming an asset
Employment opportunities for skilled technicians exist in a wide range of organizations, with roles such as:
- Embedded system support
- Customer service representative
- Technical sales and support representative
- Technical support analyst
- Computer user support
- Systems testing technician
- Help desk technician
Self-employment is another career direction.
Plan on $1,300 per year for books and supplies.
- Identify, analyze, develop, implement, verify and document the requirements for a computing environment.
- Contribute to the diagnostics, troubleshooting, documenting and monitoring of technical problems using appropriate methodologies and tools.
- Implement and maintain secure computing environments.
- Implement robust computing system solutions through validation testing that aligns with industry best practices.
- Communicate and collaborate with team members and stakeholders to ensure effective working relationships.
- Select and apply strategies for personal and professional development to enhance work performance.
- Apply project management principles and tools when working on projects within a computing environment.
- Adhere to ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements and/or principles in the development and management of computing solutions and systems.
- Support the integration of multiple software and hardware components using appropriate systems, methodologies and connection protocols.
- Install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain a variety of computing devices and networked systems (software or hardware) in accordance with documented functional requirements and standards.
- Apply principles of digital and analog circuits to troubleshoot computing devices, including embedded components and systems.
- Contribute to the analysis, building, testing, implementation, and maintenance of embedded (including IoT*) devices and applications.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of software applications for systems integration.
Students applying to Computer Engineering Technician must meet the following requirements:
- OSSD including Gr 12 C English and Gr 12 C Math
PC / Windows
- Operating System:Windows 10 Professional
- Processor:Core i5 7th Gen (i7 10th Gen recommended) OR Ryzen5 Mobile 4000 series (Ryzen7 4000 series recommended)
- Memory:16GB minimum (32+ GB recommended)
- Hard Disk:1TB (SSD recommended)
Internet Connection: 40 Mbps Download and 10 Mbps Upload (minimum). Unlimited bandwith capacity.
Transfer Agreements
You may be able to use credits obtained at Fleming College to continue your postsecondary education in pursuit of a degree. The articulation and credit transfer agreements with our partner institutions are summarized here.
Bachelor of Commerce
Requirement
- Completion of the program.
Transfer Credit
- 30 out of a 120-credit degree.
- Refer to the articulation statement for further details.
To apply please see the Apply Alberta website.
For more information
Visit the Athabasca University website for further articulation and program information.
See the official articulation agreement.
Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting
Requirement
- Completion of the program.
Transfer Credit
- 30 out of a 120-credit degree.
- Refer to the articulation statement for further details.
To apply please see the Apply Alberta website.
For more information
Visit the Athabasca University website for further articulation and program information.
See the official articulation agreement.
Bachelor of Commerce in Business Technology Management
Requirement
- Completion of the program.
Transfer Credit
- 30 out of a 120-credit degree.
- Refer to the articulation statement for further details.
To apply please see the Apply Alberta website.
For more information
Visit the Athabasca University website for further articulation and program information.
See the official articulation agreement.
Bachelor of Commerce in Finance
Requirement
- Completion of the program.
Transfer Credit
- 30 out of a 120-credit degree.
- Refer to the articulation statement for further details.
To apply please see the Apply Alberta website.
For more information
Visit the Athabasca University website for further articulation and program information.
See the official articulation agreement.
Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resources Management
Requirement
- Completion of the program.
Transfer Credit
- 30 out of a 120-credit degree.
- Refer to the articulation statement for further details.
To apply please see the Apply Alberta website.
For more information
Visit the Athabasca University website for further articulation and program information.
See the official articulation agreement.
Bachelor of Commerce in Indigenous Business
Requirement
- Completion of the program.
Transfer Credit
- 30 out of a 120-credit degree.
- Refer to the articulation statement for further details.
To apply please see the Apply Alberta website.
For more information
Visit the Athabasca University website for further articulation and program information.
See the official articulation agreement.
Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing
Requirement
- Completion of the program.
Transfer Credit
- 30 out of a 120-credit degree.
- Refer to the articulation statement for further details.
To apply please see the Apply Alberta website.
For more information
Visit the Athabasca University website for further articulation and program information.
See the official articulation agreement.
Bachelor of Human Resources and Labour Relations (General)
Requirement
- Completion of the program.
Transfer Credit
- 30 out of a 90-credit degree.
- Refer to the articulation statement for further details.
To apply please see the Apply Alberta website.
For more information
Visit the Athabasca University website for further articulation and program information.
See the official articulation agreement.
Bachelor of Management (General)
Requirement
- Completion of the program.
Transfer Credit
- 30 out of a 90-credit degree.
- Refer to the articulation statement for further details.
To apply please see the Apply Alberta website.
For more information
Visit the Athabasca University website for further articulation and program information.
See the official articulation agreement.
Bachelor of Professional Arts in Communication Studies
Requirement
- Completion of the program.
Transfer Credit
- 60 out of a 120-credit degree.
- Refer to the articulation statement for further details.
To apply please see the Apply Alberta website.
For more information
Visit the Athabasca University website for further articulation and program information.
See the official articulation agreement.
Bachelor of Professional Arts in Criminal Justice
Requirement
- Completion of the program.
Transfer Credit
- 60 out of a 120-credit degree.
- Refer to the articulation statement for further details.
To apply please see the Apply Alberta website.
For more information
Visit the Athabasca University website for further articulation and program information.
See the official articulation agreement.
Bachelor of Professional Arts in Governance, Law and Management
Requirement
- Completion of the program.
Transfer Credit
- 60 out of a 120-credit degree.
- Refer to the articulation statement for further details.
To apply please see the Apply Alberta website.
For more information
Visit the Athabasca University website for further articulation and program information.
See the official articulation agreement.
Bachelor of Professional Arts in Human Services
Requirement
- Completion of the program.
Transfer Credit
- 60 out of a 120-credit degree.
- Refer to the articulation statement for further details.
To apply please see the Apply Alberta website.
For more information
Visit the Athabasca University website for further articulation and program information.
See the official articulation agreement.
Bachelor of Science
Requirement
- Completion of the program.
Transfer Credit
- 60 out of a 120-credit degree.
- Refer to the articulation statement for further details.
To apply please see the Apply Alberta website.
For more information
Visit the Athabasca University website for further articulation and program information.
See the official articulation agreement.
Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics
Requirement
- Completion of the program.
Transfer Credit
- 30 out of a 120-credit degree.
- Refer to the articulation statement for further details.
To apply please see the Apply Alberta website.
For more information
Visit the Athabasca University website for further articulation and program information.
See the official articulation agreement.
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences
Requirement
- Completion of the program.
Transfer Credit
- 30 out of a 120-credit degree.
- Refer to the articulation statement for further details.
To apply please see the Apply Alberta website.
For more information
Visit the Athabasca University website for further articulation and program information.
See the official articulation agreement.
Bachelor of Science in Computing and Information Systems
Requirement
- Completion of the program.
Transfer Credit
- 30 out of a 120-credit degree.
- Refer to the articulation statement for further details.
To apply please see the Apply Alberta website.
For more information
Visit the Athabasca University website for further articulation and program information.
See the official articulation agreement.
Bachelor of Science (Ordinary) in Computer Networks & Cyber Security
Requirement
- Minimum 60% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
- Entry into 3rd-year studies of a 3-year program.
- Refer to the articulation agreement for further details.
To apply please see the KOM Consultants website.
For more information
Visit the Atlantic Technological University – Sligo website for further articulation and program information.
See the official articulation agreement.
Bachelor of Information Technology (3Yr)
Requirement
- Minimum 65% cumulative program average.
- The program is offered face-to-face (Nathan campus or Gold Coast campus) or online.
Transfer Credit
- 120 credit points out of a 240-credit point degree.
- Refer to the articulation agreement for further details.
To apply please see the Griffith University's admissions website.
For more information
Visit the Griffith University website for further articulation and program information.
See the official articulation agreement.
Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies and Digital Technology
Requirement
- Minimum mid-70% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
- 60 out of a 120-credit degree.
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
Visit the Ontario Tech University website for further articulation and program information.
Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Requirement
- Minimum mid-70% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
- 60 out of a 120-credit degree.
- Refer to Ontario Tech's website for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
Visit the Ontario Tech University website for further articulation and program information.
Bachelor of Commerce
Requirement
- Minimum mid-70% cumulative program average.
- Completion of the Ontario Tech Commerce Bridge.
Transfer Credit
- 45 out of a 120-credit degree.
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
Visit the Ontario Tech University website for further articulation and program information.
Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies
Requirement
- Minimum 65% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
- Entry into 5th semester standing in an 8-semester program.
- Refer to Seneca College's website for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Colleges website.
For more information
Visit the Seneca Polytechnic website for further articulation and program information.
Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.
See the official articulation agreement.
Bachelor of Science in Computer Networks & System Management
Requirement
- Minimum 60% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
- Entry into 3rd-year studies of a 4-year program.
- Refer to the articulation agreement for further details.
To apply please see the Technological University of the Shannon: Midwest's international website.
For more information
Visit the Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest website for further articulation and program information.
See the official articulation agreement.
In The News: Computer Engineering Technician
Peterborough, ON – (April 3, 2025) – Fleming College invites the community to celebrate student achievement, experiential learning, and industry partnerships at the annual Innovation and Technology Showcase on Thursday, April 10, 2025.Â
This dynamic event will feature approximately 200 students from 50 teams demonstrating their business and technology skills as they tackle real-world challenges posed by local, national, and international clients.
Teams will compete in two rounds of judging: an initial panel of internal judges, followed by a panel of industry professionals and community partners who will determine the winners. The top three business teams and the top three technology teams that exhibit outstanding creativity, innovation, and problem-solving will be honoured with the Innovation Award.
Participating students represent programs including Global Business Management, Computer Engineering Technology, Wireless Information Networking, Artificial Intelligence, and Computer Security and Investigations. Each team has spent the semester developing innovative solutions through applied learning projects.
The Innovation and Technology Showcase takes place in the D-Wing at Fleming College’s Sutherland Campus, beginning at 9 a.m.
For those unable to attend in person, the event will be live-streamed on Fleming College’s YouTube channel.
Media wishing to attend the Innovation Showcase can contact Communications Officer Elise Moore at elise.moore@flemingcollege.ca.
About Fleming College
Fleming College respectfully acknowledges that we are situated on Michi Saagiig Anishinaabeg lands and territory. Located in the heart of Central Ontario, Fleming College has campus locations in Peterborough, Lindsay, Cobourg and Haliburton. Named for famous Canadian inventor and engineer Sir Sandford Fleming, the college features more than 85 full-time programs in Arts and Heritage, Business, Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences, General Arts and Sciences, Health and Wellness, Justice and Community Development, Skilled Trades and Technology, and Continuing Education. Fleming College has more than 6,800 full-time and 10,000 part-time students, and 80,000 alumni.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Elise Moore
Communications Officer
Elise.moore@flemingcollege.ca
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Peterborough, ON (April 4, 2024) - Celebrate student achievement, dedication, experiential learning and community partnerships during the annual Innovation and Technology Showcase at Fleming College on Friday, April 5.
This day-long event will see more than 180 students from 46 different teams show off their business and tech-savvy skills.
Tasked with finding solutions to real-world problems from clients on a local, national, and international level, teams will be put through two rounds of judging. The first round consists of a panel of internal judges, and community partners and guest judges will make up the panel for the second round.
The top three business teams and the top three technology teams which demonstrate a high level of creativity, resourcefulness and innovation will be recognized with the Innovation Award.
Students are from the Marketing Management, Wireless Information Networking, Global Business Management, Computer Security and Investigations and Computer Engineering Technology programs. Teams have been working on their applied projects throughout the semester.
The Innovation and Technology Showcase takes place in the D-Wing and the Steele Centre Pub at Fleming’s Sutherland Campus and begins at 9 a.m.
Local entrepreneur and motivational speaker Neil Morton will kick off the showcase at 9:15 a.m. in the D-wing foyer. The event will also be live streamed on Fleming’s YouTube channel.
Media wishing to attend the Innovation Showcase can contact Communications Officer Sarah Deeth at sarah.deeth@flemingcollege.ca.
About Fleming College
Fleming College respectfully acknowledges that we are situated on Michi Saagiig Anishinaabeg lands and territory. Located in the heart of Central Ontario, Fleming College has campus locations in Peterborough, Lindsay, Cobourg and Haliburton. Named for famous Canadian inventor and engineer Sir Sandford Fleming, the college features more than 100 full-time programs in Arts and Heritage, Business, Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences, General Arts and Sciences, Health and Wellness, Justice and Community Development, Skilled Trades and Technology, and Continuing Education. Fleming College has more than 6,800 full-time and 10,000 part-time students, and 80,000 alumni.
For media enquiries, please contact:
Sarah Deeth
Communications Officer
sarah.deeth@flemingcollege.ca
705-749-5530 ext. 1161
Web: flemingcollege.ca
Facebook: facebook.com/flemingcollege
Twitter: @FlemingCollege on Twitter
Instagram: @flemingcollege on Instagram