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Mactech Distance Education:
Mactech Distance Education is located in Nova Scotia, Canada. We offer a wide-range of computer programs via distance education. With unlimited access to instructor support, Mactech permits adults, who have the desire and need for further education, to study during convenient hours and at a pace compatible with family and employment responsibilities. We believe that a quality education should be available to anyone who has the ability, desire, and ambition to improve their skills and performance for personal satisfaction and financial betterment. That is the premise on which Mactech was founded. And today, more than 15 years later, this philosophy continues.

Accreditation:

Photo of Online / Distance Education Computer Training in CanadaMactech Distance Education is proudly the only Nationally Accredited College in Canada that is ISO 9001:2008 Certified. For our students this means the finest quality education and the utmost service.

Mactech Distance Education is also an authorized testing center for Microsoft Office Specialist, a member of the National Association of Career Colleges, and the Private College Association of Nova Scotia.

Why Choose Mactech Distance Education?

- Canada's Original Distance Learning Provider
Established in 1991, Mactech is the original provider of career-focused instruction through a personalized and structured delivery method that WE called distance education.

- Trust the Experts
We quickly learned that the convenience of receiving a quality education from caring and educated Instructors was in demand by students living in urban communities that had easy access to other educational providers.

- Flexible Study Options
With every program offered by Mactech, you choose the what, when and where for the level of training you require, whether it is a full diploma program, or a single component.

Distance Education Computer / IT Diploma Programs:

- Creative Digital Media
- Computerized Business Management
- Microsoft Office Professional
- Visual Publishing and Web Design
- Administrative Legal Computer
- Administrative Medical with Accounting
- Administrative Medical Computer
- Human Resources Administration
- Multimedia and Animation
- Network+ Support Technician
- A+ Technical Support Specialist
- Matrix: IT Professional

Student Testimonial:
"My experience was great, I loved the A+ and now I'm back for my second program. The instructors are great and very helpful and the staff is awesome at helping you to get started. I found the course fun and interesting and I'm now repairing and building computers. I never thought I could do it at the age of 35 but dreams can come true!"
- Johna - Graduate

Address: P.O. Box 457, North Sydney, NS, B2A 3M3, Canada
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