Artificial Intelligence

Seneca Polytechnic - Newnham
Canada, Ontario, Toronto

Study location	Canada, Ontario, Toronto
Type	Graduate Certificate, College
Nominal duration	1 year/ 2 semesters
Study language	English
Course code	AIG

Tuition fee	CA$22,215 per year The fees are for the 2024–2025 academic year and include tuition (CA$20,500), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates for two semesters and are subject to change.
Registration fee	CA$390 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$90) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy.
Accommodation fee	CA$1,800 per month The above fee is an estimated amount for living expenses for one month. Including the cost of food, rent, transportation and other living expenses (varies depending on your living preferences). Estimated living expenses are to be used as a guide only and are subject to change.

Tuition fee

CA$22,215 per year

The fees are for the 2024–2025 academic year and include tuition (CA$20,500), health insurance and ancillary charges.

The fees displayed are estimates for two semesters and are subject to change.

Registration fee

CA$390 one-time

The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$90) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300).

Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy.

Accommodation fee

CA$1,800 per month

The above fee is an estimated amount for living expenses for one month.

Including the cost of food, rent, transportation and other living expenses (varies depending on your living preferences).
Estimated living expenses are to be used as a guide only and are subject to change.

Entry qualification	Undergraduate Diploma (or higher) To be eligible, you must possess: Postsecondary diploma or degree in computer programming, software development or a related discipline, OR Postsecondary diploma or degree in an unrelated discipline with two years of demonstrable software development/engineering experience (or completion of computer programming courses) may be considered. A resume and references must be provided, OR A minimum of three years of related work experience in computer programming or software development/engineering detailed in a professional resume with a letter of intent and references may be considered. Recommended: Although not required for admission, courses in introductory-level calculus and statistics are strongly recommended for success in the program as this program has a strong focus on Mathematics. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.

Entry qualification

Undergraduate Diploma (or higher)

To be eligible, you must possess:

Postsecondary diploma or degree in computer programming, software development or a related discipline, OR
Postsecondary diploma or degree in an unrelated discipline with two years of demonstrable software development/engineering experience (or completion of computer programming courses) may be considered. A resume and references must be provided, OR
A minimum of three years of related work experience in computer programming or software development/engineering detailed in a professional resume with a letter of intent and references may be considered.

Recommended: Although not required for admission, courses in introductory-level calculus and statistics are strongly recommended for success in the program as this program has a strong focus on Mathematics.

The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.

Language requirements	English If you are not coming from a country where English is the primary language, you must provide proof of English proficiency in one of the following ways: IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.5 (min Listening: 6.0, min Reading: 6.0, min Writing: 6.0, min Speaking: 6.0) TOEFL (IBT): Total score of 88 (min Reading: 22, min Listening: 22, min Speaking: 22, min Writing: 22) Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum score of 125 Other accepted language tests

Language requirements

English

If you are not coming from a country where English is the primary language, you must provide proof of English proficiency in one of the following ways:

IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.5 (min Listening: 6.0, min Reading: 6.0, min Writing: 6.0, min Speaking: 6.0)

TOEFL (IBT): Total score of 88 (min Reading: 22, min Listening: 22, min Speaking: 22, min Writing: 22)

Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum score of 125

Other accepted language tests

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Take advantage of limitless possibilities with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and help solve the most critical question faced by today’s businesses: how do we make sense of our data and use it to our strengths?

This eight-month, postgraduate certificate tailored for Computer Science, Computer Programming and Software Development graduates will equip you with the hands-on skills and theoretical knowledge needed to transform data into strategic, evidence-based business decisions for companies.

In this program, you will explore critical concepts and skills like machine learning algorithms, cloud technology, data visualization and advanced AI, including generative AI and prompt engineering. You’ll also have the opportunity to gain industry exposure through an optional, work-integrated learning experience.

Skills

Throughout this program, you will develop the following skills:

Create machine learning algorithms to help to identify patterns, provide insights, recommend actions, or perform tasks autonomously on behalf of stakeholders
Communicate complex materials using data visualization
Design and implement cloud solutions that align with business needs, scalability, and performance requirements
Build AI models to identify patterns, provide insights, recommend actions, or perform tasks autonomously on behalf of stakeholders

Optional Work Term

Students meeting all academic requirements may complete an optional work term(s) in a formal work environment. The work term(s) is similar in length to an academic semester and typically involves full-time work hours that may be paid or unpaid. In programs with limited work term opportunities, additional academic requirements and a passing grade on a communication assessment may be required for eligibility. Eligibility for participation does not guarantee a work position will be secured. Additional fees are required for those participating in the optional work term stream regardless of success in securing a work position.

Graduates of the program can explore the following career options: