Unfortunately, at this point in time, this program is not available to international students. Please click the link to view all of our international students programs.

The Computer Programming and Information Technology Certificate program is for full-time students or part-time study and allows you to learn various computer skills and programming needed in IT, video games, and website design. Start working in the Computer Science field or build your skill to further your education. The program is offered entirely online.
Unfortunately, at this point in time, this program is not available to international students. Please click the link to view all of our international students programs.
Career Potential
Graduates of our Computer Science Program are able to continue their studies in a degree programming such as a Bachelor of Science or work in IT-related fields.
English Language Arts 30-1 or 60% in English Language Arts 30-2
Math 30-1 or 60% in Math 30-2
Transfers:
Transferable to other Alberta post-secondary institutions such as Athabasca University, Bow Valley College, the University of Alberta, and Concordia University. Please refer to TransferAlberta for more detailed information based on the courses selected.
Certification
Certificate in Computer Programming and Information Technology
Program Start/End Dates
August 29, 2024, to June 20, 2025
Application Deadline
August 15, 2024
Locations
Online
Domestic Student Fees
Application Fee $53.50
Tuition Deposit $100 (non-refundable for oversubscribed programs)
Fall Term
Fee payment deadline: August 15, 2023
Tuition | $2,594.46 |
Student Association | $116.70 |
Technology Fee | $82.71 |
Recreation Fee | $54.57 |
Total | $2,848.44 |
Winter Term
Fee payment deadline: December 15, 2023
Tuition | $2,594.46 |
Student Association | $116.70 |
Technology Fee | $82.71 |
Recreation Fee | $54.57 |
Total | $2,848.44 |
Part-time Fees
Tuition is calculated using “cost-per-credit.” One credit is $170. Calculate the cost by multiplying the number of credits per course by $170.
Spring Term
Fee payment deadline: April 21, 2024
Spring tuition is calculated using “cost-per-credit.” One credit is $170. Calculate the cost by multiplying the number of credits per course by $170.
Other mandatory Part-time Spring fees
Student Association | $68.95 |
Technology Fee | $82.71 |
Recreation Fee | $23.54 |
Total | $175.20 |
Visit Portage Bookstore for textbooks and supplies
Other purchases may be necessary in order for students to complete their courses/program.