Graduate Certificate in Information Technology

It’s nearly impossible to think of any aspect of modern business that does not rely on Information and Communication Technology (ICT). ICT capability is an essential element of business success and jobs with these high-demand skills are continuing to expand rapidly. Designed for students with a bachelor’s degree or college diploma outside of the field, our graduate Graduate Certificate in Information Technology will provide you with the specialist skills you need to ignite your career in ICT. You will gain essential skills in programming, software development, object-oriented analysis and design, web technologies and databases, e-business strategy, and project management, which will complement your existing critical thinking and communication abilities. Information and Communication Technology skills can improve job prospects as well as productivity for those already involved in the field.This program operates some courses in a condensed format, where you will engage in intensive learning for shorter periods of time. This will allow you to obtain prerequisite knowledge early into the start of the program, and ensures the program can be completed in just 8 months Interested applicants should be prepared to have classes scheduled up to 5 days per week, particularly in their first semester of study.

A University degree (min. 60% average or equivalent) or college diploma (min. 70% average or equivalent) in any field – international equivalencies to be considered. International applicants must provide documentation of language proficiency as per Algoma University’s current language requirements. Applicants for this program must not have a post-graduate credential in the same or closely related field.