Junior IT Analyst Program
Ready to kickstart your Tech Career? This program is your first step towards a rewarding tech-enabled job.
15-week Program
Starts on June 9th, 2025
Google IT Support Professional Certificate
SUPPORTED BY
everything you need to
Become a Successful Junior IT Analyst
The Junior IT Analyst Program is a tuition-free and beginner program*. This course equips participants with marketable skills for tech-enabled jobs. Participants don’t need any prior knowledge of IT, but basic computer skills (Internet, email) are mandatory. The JITA program is for job-seekers who enjoy solving problems, learning new tools and helping others.
*There is never a fee associated with applying to or joining any NPower Canada program. NPower Canada, and our staff will not ask for payment details at any time, before, during, or after the program. Our programs are always provided for free, thanks to our generous funders.
Please see the Program Eligibility details below to ensure you are qualified. Our Admissions staff will make final decisions regarding eligibility.
This 15-week program is tailored for residents of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Ontario*, and Québec*. Please note the program is only available in French to Quebec residents (programme d’analyste débutant·e en technologies de l’information). Residents of Nova Scotia and bilingual Ottawa region residents also have access to this French program.
The next program starts on June 9th 2025, and ends on September 19th 2025, and is offered in Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario and Québec (only available in French programme d’analyste débutant·e en technologies de l’information).
Participants will cultivate a versatile skill set coveted by employers, enabling them to:
- Deliver seamless client experiences and explore essential network models and cloud computing basics.
- Manage cloud infrastructure resources and achieve proficiency in Active Directory and OpenLDAP while learning data backup and disaster recovery planning.
- Master the three As of information security, explore encryption techniques and algorithms, and evaluate and mitigate potential risks in network security.
*Residents of these locations in ON, and QC can apply:
Ontario – Cambridge, Greater Toronto Area, Kingston, Kitchener, Hamilton, London, Waterloo, Windsor, Gananoque, and Ottawa. Québec – Montréal, Laval, North Shore, South Shore, Montérégie, Gatineau, Sherbrooke and Québec City.
Please visit our application page to find out when the next available program is in your province. We can only accept a number of participants in each location and the next program may be full. Early applications are encouraged
Graduates of this program are qualified to work in high-demand jobs like:
- Help Desk Specialist
- Project Analyst
- Junior Systems Administrator
- Customer Care Agent
- Service Technician
What you'll learn:
- Skills required to succeed in an entry-level IT job
- IT support tasks including computer assembly, wireless networking and installing programs
- How to provide end-to-end customer support ranging from identifying problems to troubleshooting and debugging
- Different operating systems like Linux and Open Lab
PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY
We are committed to serving those who need us the most. Please click the Full Eligibility button to view additional eligibility criteria and see if you are eligible for our program:
- At least 18 years old
- Must hold a high school diploma or GED
- Must already possess basic computer skills and be comfortable working with a computer: typing, email, internet navigation.
- Mandatory Intermediate to Advanced English Level (minimum CLB level 7 examination score) for non-native English Speakers. Applicants may be required to take an English evaluation exam.
- Must be eligible to work full-time in Canada and maintain legal status (Citizen, Permanent Resident, Open Work Permit) with a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN).
- Must have an annual household income below $105,000 and an annual individual income below $50,000.
- Must be facing unemployment, underemployment, or financial barriers to employment or post-secondary education.
- Cannot hold the Google IT Support Certification, CompTIA A+ Part 1 or 2, or any equivalent or more advanced certifications.
*In Alberta and Ontario, due to overwhelming demand for our programs, we have many more applicants than available seats. To ensure fairness, we use a computerized lottery system to randomly allocate available program seats to qualified applicants. Applicants not admitted by the lottery system will be welcome to reapply in 24 months. This lottery system also supports a research study that NPower Canada is conducting to measure the long-term effectiveness of our programs. Eligible Ontario and Alberta applicants are required to enroll in our research project as part of our admissions process, however, after admissions results are shared, applicants can withdraw from the research.
Learn more about the research and lottery here.
Successful graduates will benefit from:
Personal and professional development
Career search support
Post-hire coaching and support
Corporate mentors and guest speakers
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