- Level
- 1-Year Post Secondary Certificate
- CIP code
- 11.0103
- Duration
- 12 Months
- Field
- Computer Science and Information Technology
- Institution
- Public College
- Offer speed
- Fast Offer Speed5–7 days
Program overview
A one year certificate in applied computing, covering programming fundamentals, networking basics, operating systems, hardware support and helpdesk practice, with hands on laboratory work throughout.
Certificate in Information Technology carries the same CAD 18,509 annual fee as the two year diploma in the same subject, which makes the diploma substantially better value across the full programme and worth comparing carefully before you choose the shorter route.
Certificate in Information Technology is delivered by Medicine Hat College, a designated learning institution in Alberta. Because Certificate in Information Technology is a one year certificate rather than a degree, the Canadian field of study requirement applies, which means the Post-Graduation Work Permit depends on this programme sitting inside an eligible field at the moment you apply. The source records Certificate in Information Technology as PGWP eligible, but that list is revised, so confirm it in writing before you pay a deposit. A Provincial Attestation Letter is also required.
Entry to Certificate in Information Technology is Grade 12 or Class 12 at 60 percent or above. The named subject condition is Grade 12 English Language Arts at 50 percent. The English requirement is IELTS 6.0 with no band below 6.0, and tuition for Certificate in Information Technology is recorded at CAD 18,509 a year with a CAD 125 application fee. No scholarship is recorded. The only entry point listed is September 2027. Apply Study Visa manages the Certificate in Information Technology application, the deposit, the letter of acceptance and the Canadian study permit as one process.
What it costs per year · indicative
Living cost is an estimate; tuition is the institute's published international fee. We confirm exact, current figures before you pay anything.
Do you qualify?
These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits — with your marks, gap and budget — is exactly what a free counsellor check confirms.
Admission requirements
Who can apply (guide for international students):
- Education: Grade 12 or Class 12 at 60 percent or above, with a minimum of 50 percent in Grade 12 English Language Arts.
- English (meet any one): IELTS Academic 6.0 with no band below 6.0; TOEFL iBT 4.0 with no band below 4.0 on the scale in force from 21 January 2026, or 79 on the earlier scale; PTE Academic 54; or the Duolingo English Test at 105. CAEL 60 with no score below 50 and several Cambridge and Canadian benchmark tests are also accepted. TOEFL scoring changed on 21 January 2026. Scores from tests taken on or after that date are read on the new scale; a result from an earlier test is read on the old one.
- Application and deposit: An application fee of CAD 125 applies. The cross check source records an initial deposit of CAD 15,000, which is far larger than the deposit most Canadian colleges ask for and should be confirmed in writing before any money is transferred.
- Scholarship: No scholarship is recorded for this programme. Budget the full tuition.
- Work permit: Certificate in Information Technology is a one year certificate, not a degree, so the field of study test applies and PGWP eligibility must be confirmed in writing for your intake before you commit. A Provincial Attestation Letter is required. No spousal open work permit arises from this programme.
- Study permit: Apply Study Visa handles the provincial attestation letter, the study permit application and the biometrics appointment with you.
English requirements
Documents you'll need typical · we confirm yours
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
- Bachelor's degree marksheets & final certificate
- English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- Letters of Recommendation (LOR)
- Updated CV / resume
- Financial proof — bank statement / loan sanction + GIC
- Passport-size photographs
- Study-gap affidavit or work-experience letter (if applicable)
Getting documents right is the #1 reason applications succeed or get refused — our team checks every file before submission.
Career opportunities
Typical destinations for graduates:
- IT Support Technician: helpdesk and desktop support
- Network Support Assistant: infrastructure teams
- Junior Systems Administrator: small business environments
- Field Service Technician: hardware support
- Technical Support Analyst: managed service providers
- Further Study: the two year diploma in the same subject
Reality check: a one year certificate at the same annual fee as a two year diploma is a poor value proposition unless you specifically need the shorter timeline, so compare the two before applying.
About Medicine Hat College
- Type
- College
- Ownership
- Public
- Rating
- ★ 4.7
- World rank
- #18392
- Reference No.
- O18795445892
