Global Competency Certificate

Douglas College

New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada

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Global Competency Certificate is a certificate in Upgrading/upskilling programme offered by Douglas College in New Westminster, Canada. The programme runs for 1 year, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 682 per credit (CAD 121 per credit for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Certificate
Field: Upgrading/upskilling
Duration: 1 year
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 121 / credit
International tuition: CAD 682 / credit

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

Program details

Overview

Global Engagement will support you to gain the experiential component of the Global Competency Certificate. Douglas College offers exchanges, summer programs, international work integrated learning, faculty-led programs including field schools and virtual opportunities that are eligible to participate in for this certificate.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: This programme's own page states no admission requirements beyond Douglas College's general admission requirements, so the college's general admissions page governs. Applicants must satisfy at least one of: British Columbia secondary school graduation or equivalent; standing one course short of that graduation; being at least 19 by the end of the first month of the first semester attended; being 17 on the first day of that semester with at least a year out of school; or holding a certificate from a special-needs programme after 12 years of schooling, or an Evergreen or Leaving School Certificate. Alongside that, every applicant must supply proof of English proficiency, met with IELTS Academic 6.5, TOEFL iBT 83, PTE Academic 56, Duolingo English Test 110, CAEL 60 or another option the college accepts. No further academic prerequisites, GPA minimum, portfolio, interview or work-experience condition is stated for this Global Competency Certificate.

Application Details

Application Deadline: Douglas College publishes college-wide application windows rather than a single date for every programme, and the domestic and international timetables differ. Domestic applicants apply through EducationPlannerBC: for the 2027 entry cycle, Fall applications open 1 October 2026, Winter applications open 1 February 2026, and Summer applications open 1 June 2026; limited-enrolment programmes set no fixed close and shut once seats fill, while open-enrolment programmes stay open until 4:00 p.m. the Friday before the semester starts. International applicants apply directly to Douglas: Fall 2026 entry is now closed, Winter 2027 entry is accepted until 30 September 2026, and Summer 2027 entry until 31 January 2027. Admission is effectively rolling within each window until seats or the deadline are reached. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About Douglas College

Type: College
Founded: 1970
Programs: 127
Location: New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Global Competency Certificate award?

Douglas College awards a Certificate in the field of Upgrading/upskilling on completion of this programme.

How long does Global Competency Certificate take?

The programme runs for 1 year.

How much does Global Competency Certificate cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 682 per credit (CAD 121 per credit for local students).

Can Global Competency Certificate be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Douglas College.

What language is Global Competency Certificate taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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