The Computer Programming and Information Technology Certificate will be open to international students starting in the Fall 2025 intake.
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.
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 Transfer Alberta for more detailed information based on the courses selected.
Certification
Certificate in Computer Programming and Information Technology
Program Start/End Dates
August 28, 2025 to June 19, 2026
Application Deadline
August 15, 2025
Locations
Online
Domestic Student Fees
Application Fee $53.50
Tuition Deposit $100 (non-refundable for oversubscribed programs)
Fall Term
Fee payment deadline: August 15, 2024
| Tuition | $2,594.46 |
| Student Association | $116.70 |
| Dental Insurance Fee | $158.50 |
| Health Insurance Fee | $158.50 |
| Technology Fee | $82.71 |
| Recreation Fee | $54.57 |
| Total | $3,165.44 |
Winter Term
Fee payment deadline: December 15, 2024
| 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.
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You may opt-out of the Dental and Health Insurance plan if you provide proof of comparable coverage for an extended health and/or dental care benefits plan.
Any questions regarding SA Fees including the Health and Dental Insurance fees should be directed to the SA Office 780-623-5609.
Fee Explanations
Technology Fee This is a mandatory fee assessed to students enrolling in any credit course (except for apprenticeship programs) at Portage College. The fee supports the on-going maintenance and upgrades to administrative systems that support the entire College infrastructure.
As such, it is considered a “mandatory non-instructional fee” and, therefore, is subject to Alberta Advanced Education Public Post-Secondary Institutions’ Tuition Fees Regulations. Visa students are charged the same rate as Canadian residents for this fee.
Athletics & Recreation fees are collected to provide recreation and leisure opportunities that promote students’ physical, social, and emotional well-being, whether online or through in person facilities. Check out your +region in the link, to see what is offered at your campus or online.
Students’ Association Fees These fees are authorized by student referendum and the Board of Governors. They are collected by the College on behalf of the Students’ Association in accordance with the Post Secondary Learning Act.
Other purchases may be necessary in order for students to complete their courses/program.
Course Listing
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