At Centennial College in Toronto, Canada, Diploma in Software Engineering Technician (Fast-Track)(Online) is offered as a diploma in Software Engineering programme. The programme runs for 1 year, delivered fully online. Tuition for international students is CAD 19,167 per year (CAD 2,775 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Software Engineering
Duration: 1 year
Delivery: Online
Local tuition: CAD 2,775 / year
International tuition: CAD 19,167 / year
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Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
This Fast-Track Software Engineering Technician program offers an accelerated pathway into software development for applicants who already hold a diploma or degree in computer science, information technology, software engineering, or a related field. The curriculum focuses on AI-assisted coding tools, full-stack application development, databases, automated testing, and collaborative project work, using languages including Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, and C#. Students build full-stack web and mobile applications and complete a capstone project. Classes are delivered online in a synchronous format at scheduled weekly times. The credential awarded is an Ontario College Diploma, completed over one year across two semesters. Admission requires a diploma or degree in a related discipline, or a combination of partial credential and relevant work experience, transcript and resume review, and a passing result on the Centennial English Admission Test.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Entry requires a diploma or degree in computer science, information technology, software engineering, or a related discipline; applicants with a partial diploma or degree combined with relevant work experience are also considered, subject to transcript and resume review. As a fast-track offering, English-language proficiency follows Centennial's fast-track scale: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0, TOEFL iBT 81 (Reading at least 19, Writing at least 23), PTE Academic 58 or above, or Duolingo 125, or a pass on Centennial's English Admission Test.
