Software Development - Post-Diploma Certificate

Prepare for a career in computer programming, web application development, software testing, and quality control.

Credential:

Post-Diploma Certificate

Program length

3 Terms

Area:

Technology

School:

School of Technology

Post-Graduation Work Permit:

Yes

No

About

Enhance your prior post-secondary education with new skills. This post-diploma certificate prepares you for a career in software development, computer applications development, database management, and mobile development. Gain the tools you need to analyze and design solutions for business and consumer applications, including coding principles, systems analysis, and more. You'll be ready for a rewarding career in software development in many possible industries.

This program will be delivered in flexible learning spaces. A laptop computer with course-applicable software will be required (specifications below).

Laptop specifications
  • Intel quad core CPU (i7 or i9)
  • 16GB RAM (32GB recommended)
  • 15-inch 1080p screen
  • a dedicated graphics card with 4GB of VRAM (8GB recommended)
  • 512GB solid state hard drive (1TB recommended)
  • portable hard drive (for data backup)
  • Windows 10 or later

* MAC OS is not supported in School of Technology

Admission requirements

  • Completion of a diploma or degree
  • Credit in Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 or equivalent      
Other requirements
  • Applicants are recommended to have previous education or work experience in a technical field
  • A laptop computer (specifications listed above)

Note: Special Acceptance to the program may on occasion be approved by the dean based on equivalent work experience, education, and/or training.

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Available intakes

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Domestic
International

September 2, 2025

January 7, 2026

Tuition and fees

Term
Tuitions fees
Additional fees*
Total  fees*
Term 1
$3,885
$356
$4,241
Term 2
$4,105
$356
$4,461
Term
Additional fees*
Tuitions fees
Total fees
Term 1
$356
$10,400
$10,756
Term 2
$356
$10,400
$10,756
*Per term: Student Service Fee
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Courses

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DESN3203Web Design and Development

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MATH3901Mathematics for Software Development

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SODV3201Web Programming Foundations 3

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SODV3301Software Development Techniques 3

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SODV3302Systems Development and Object-Oriented Design 3

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DATA3401Introduction to Data and Analytics

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3

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DESN3306Computer Graphics

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SODV3203Mobile Application Development 3

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SODV3999Software Development Capstone Project 3

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TECH3101Systems Development: Concepts and Analysis

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