Computer Programming (Option Co-op)
| Study location | Canada, Ontario, Toronto |
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| Type | Diploma, College |
| Nominal duration | 2 years, plus 1 Option Co-op term |
| Study language | English |
| Course code | CP221 |
| Tuition fee | CA$18,478 per year The fees are for the 2023–2024 academic year and include tuition, health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates only for two semesters and are subject to change. |
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| Registration fee | CA$375 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$75) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy. |
| Entry qualification | High School / Secondary Education (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess a high school diploma including these required courses (or equivalents):
The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. |
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| Language requirements | English For direct admission, if English is not your first language, OR you did not complete a minimum of two years of full-time study at the secondary school level in an English language school system in a country where English is considered the primary language or the primary language of instruction and evaluation is English, with acceptable grades in all English courses, you must provide one of the English language proficiency tests below:
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Overview
The Computer Programming diploma is designed to prepare you for various employment opportunities within the dynamic and ever-growing field of computer programming, software and web development.
In addition to learning programming skills in a variety of languages, including Java, JavaScript, Python and mobile programming (Android and iOS), courses are designed to give students a solid foundation in theory and practice in web and software development, Oracle database design and programming, project management, technical writing, and all facets of information systems.
Students also learn about the standards of planning, developing, testing and deploying integrated software solutions. In addition to building collaborative and teamwork soft skills, this program prepares students for today’s competitive job market.
Graduates of this program will be equipped with the up-to-date skills and knowledge to succeed in various employment settings, in various sectors and in both large and small organizations.
Optional Co-op
This program offers a co-op option. Co-op work terms enable you to apply your skills and knowledge in a work environment and gain valuable, practical experience related to your program of study. You will learn new skills, learn about the world of work and meet people in your profession.
For students accepted into the program, one co-op work term will occur between Semesters 3 and 4. There are limited spaces in the co-op option. Therefore, you will apply for the co-op option during Semester 2 and be informed of the process by which to apply. While co-op work opportunities are not guaranteed, as students are in a competitive job placement market, participating students will receive a wide range of services to help them find a co-op opportunity.
Career opportunities
Canada has more than 650,000 people working in information and communications technology (ICT), and about half of that workforce is in Ontario. The average salary of the ICT workforce is 53.7 percent higher than the Canadian average, with the highest earners coming from software and computer services. The employment growth and average salary continue to outpace and grow more quickly than the overall economy. Help satisfy the continuing demand for skilled IT professionals.
Graduates are prepared to work in positions such as computer programmers, software developers, web developers, mobile app developers, information systems analysts and consultants, quality assurance testers, and database designers and programmers.