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PGCert in Advanced CNC Manufacturing

Conestoga College

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

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At Conestoga College in Kitchener, Canada, PGCert in Advanced CNC Manufacturing is offered as a postgraduate certificate in Industrial & Systems Engineering programme. The programme runs for 1 year, delivered in a hybrid format. Tuition for international students is CAD 8,404 per semester.

At a glance

Degree: Postgraduate Certificate
Field: Industrial & Systems Engineering
Duration: 1 year
Delivery: Hybrid
International tuition: CAD 8,404 / semester

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Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

Advanced CNC Manufacturing is a one-year, two-term Ontario College Graduate Certificate at Conestoga College delivered in a hybrid format, with an intake in May. The program focuses on computer numerical control (CNC) machining for the manufacturing industry, preparing graduates for roles such as machine shop equipment operator and CNC programmer. Students apply hands-on learning to CNC machining techniques, programming and equipment operation used in modern manufacturing settings. Admission requires an Ontario College Diploma, Advanced Diploma or degree in mechanical engineering or a related field, or a minimum of two years of experience in mechanical engineering or machinist-related work. Coursework builds on prior technical knowledge to develop advanced CNC programming, machine setup and quality-control skills applicable to precision manufacturing environments. Graduates are prepared for careers operating and programming CNC equipment in machine shops and manufacturing facilities, with pathways into roles such as CNC machinist, manufacturing technologist and machine shop supervisor.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold an Ontario College Diploma, Advanced Diploma or degree, or equivalent, in mechanical engineering or a related field, or have a minimum of two years of experience in mechanical engineering or machinist-related work. Applicants with international transcripts require a course-by-course credential evaluation, and those from non-English-instruction backgrounds must demonstrate English language proficiency.

Application Details

Start Date: May

About Conestoga College

Type: College
Campus setting: Suburban
Founded: 1967
Students: 20,000
Programs: 344
Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does PGCert in Advanced CNC Manufacturing award?

Conestoga College awards a Postgraduate Certificate in the field of Industrial & Systems Engineering on completion of this programme.

How long does PGCert in Advanced CNC Manufacturing take?

The programme runs for 1 year.

How much does PGCert in Advanced CNC Manufacturing cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 8,404 per semester.

Can PGCert in Advanced CNC Manufacturing be studied online?

Partly — the programme uses a hybrid format combining online and on-campus study.

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