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Have a knack for technology? Want to break into Canada’s emerging tech industry? Take the first step to a career in software development, programming, information security analysis and much more with a Computing Science Certificate. With this one-year certificate, you’ll build your computer literacy, and gain a solid foundation in applied and academic computer programming and computing science. The program includes courses in Python and C++ programming, and using Raspberry Pi.
What can a Certificate in Computing Science do for you?
Close to 9,700 software developer and programmer jobs are expected for the next ten years in B.C., with workers earning an average salary of $95,000 per year.
All Computing Science courses and their credits are fully transferable to the 5 main research universities in British Columbia: SFU, UBC, UBCO, UNBC and UVic. You can also continue your education into the second year of our Diploma in Computing Science.
Applicants must meet the admission requirements listed below:
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Graduation Requirements
Course Requirements:
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
| ENGL 1130 | Academic Writing | 3.00 |
| MATH 1120 | Calculus I | 3.00 |
| MATH 1220 | Calculus II | 3.00 |
| MATH 1130 | Discrete Mathematics | 3.00 |
|
or |
Intro to Computing Science & Programming or Computer Programming I |
3.00 |
| CMPT 1209 | Computer Programming II | 3.00 |
| CMPT 2200 | Designing with Raspberry Pi | 3.00 |
| Elective (3) | University transferable elective* | 9.00 |
| Total Credits | 30.00 |
* A university transferable course is a course that transfers to one of the 5 Research Universities - SFU, UBC, UBCO, UNBC or UVIC - according to the BC Transfer Guide.
Program Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this program and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the program, consider the previous version as the applicable version.
The unreal academic partner badge confirms that Douglas College’s Computing Science (Certificate) program is genuinely recognized by Epic Games as a valid and proven Education & Training Partner for Unreal Engine! The Unreal Academic Partner Program recognizes university programs that have committed to providing ongoing, high quality educational opportunities with an experienced faculty, proven curricula, sufficient facilities, and resources to create positive outcomes for students with a variety of personal growth and career objectives.
Career opportunities include: