- Level
- 1-Year Post Secondary Certificate
- CIP code
- 11.0802
- Duration
- 10 Months
- Open intakes
-
Off-shoreSep 2026, May 2027
- Field
- Computer Science and Information Technology
- Institution
- Public College
- Offer speed
- Fast Offer Speed5–7 days
- Next deadline
- 2026-09-01
Program overview
The Database Administrator certificate at SAIT in Calgary gives you focused, hands-on training in designing, building and managing databases. You’ll learn SQL, database design, administration, security and performance tuning using industry tools.
This accelerated certificate prepares you for in-demand data roles. (Note: this program is not currently PGWP-eligible.)
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 Indian students):
- Education: Completed Class 12 (10+2). Note: some accelerated IT certificates also expect prior post-secondary study or a related background — please check the specific program page.
- English test (any one): IELTS Academic 6.0 (no band below 5.5), PTE 53, TOEFL iBT 80, or Duolingo 105.
A short, focused certificate that builds job-ready tech skills fast.
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
- Database Administrator
- Database Support Analyst
- Data Technician
- SQL Developer
- Database Operations Analyst
About Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
- Type
- College
- Ownership
- Public
- Rating
- ★ 4.7
- Reference No.
- O18761749692
