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Graduate Certificate - Advertising - Creative and Digital Strategy (6425)

Centennial College - Story Arts Centre ยท Story Arts Centre
Toronto, Ontario, Canada โ˜… 4.6 #5433 world
Level
1-Year Graduate Certificate
Duration
1 Year
Open intakes
Off-shoreSep 2026, Jan 2027, May 2027
Field
Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Institution
Public College
Offer speed
Fast Offer Speed5โ€“7 days
Next deadline
2026-09-01

Program overview

The Graduate Certificate - Advertising - Creative and Digital Strategy at Centennial College's Story Arts Centre campus in Toronto is a graduate certificate that gives you a practical, career-focused education in this field.

This graduate certificate develops creative and digital advertising strategy — ideation, copy and art direction, digital content and campaign strategy — on top of your existing qualification, portfolio-first. Graduates pursue creative roles in agencies and in-house teams as junior copywriters, art directors and content creators.

Delivered at Centennial College's Story Arts Centre campus in Toronto. Note that this field is not among the priority categories in Canada's post-2024 PGWP rules, so the program may not support a Post-Graduation Work Permit — if working in Canada after graduation matters to you, confirm the current position on Centennial's official PGWP-Aligned list and with IRCC before applying.

Graduates are well placed for roles such as Copywriter, Art Director and Digital Content Creator, gaining hands-on skills and real Canadian experience in Toronto's large job market.

Beyond technical learning, you will build the communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills that transfer across careers and support long-term success in Canada and beyond.

Studying at Ontario's first public college — one of Canada's most multicultural campuses, with automatic entrance scholarships of up to $5,000 for eligible new international students — you get supportive services and a welcoming community.

What it costs per year ยท indicative

Tuition feeC$16,242โ‚น9,90,762
Living cost (est.)C$18,865
Application feeC$125
Total / yearC$35,107โ‚น21,41,527/yr

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?

Minimum education
2 Year UG Diploma (After 12th)
Minimum marks
50%
Study gap accepted
Up to 2 yrs
Maths in 12th
Not required

These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits โ€” with your marks, gap and budget โ€” is exactly what a free counsellor check confirms.

Admission requirements

Who can apply (guide for Indian students):

  • Education: A completed diploma or Bachelor’s degree (generally in a related field) from a recognised institution.
  • English test (any one): IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0), TOEFL iBT 81, PTE 60, or Duolingo 125.

Note: this field is not among Canada's PGWP priority categories — it may not support a PGWP; confirm with the college and IRCC.

English requirements

IELTS
6.5 overall
R 6L 6W 6S 6
PTE
60 overall
R 50L 50W 50S 50
TOEFL
80 iBT
R 20L 20W 20S 20
Duolingo
120 overall
R 120L 120W 120S 120

Documents you'll need typical ยท 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 โ€” 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 โ€” our team checks every file before submission.

Career opportunities

  • Copywriter (junior)
  • Art Director (junior)
  • Digital Content Creator
  • Creative Strategist
  • Campaign Coordinator
  • Social Creative

About Centennial College - Story Arts Centre

Type
College
Ownership
Public
Rating
โ˜… 4.6
World rank
#5433
Reference No.
O19394700003

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