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Cert in Computer Foundations

Cert in Computer Foundations

Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

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Offered by Durham College in Oshawa, Canada, Cert in Computer Foundations is a certificate in Upgrading/upskilling programme. The programme runs for 2 semesters, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 15,489 per year (CAD 2,776 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Certificate

Field: Upgrading/upskilling

Duration: 2 semesters

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 2,776 / year

International tuition: CAD 15,489 / year

Last checked September 2026 · Source: durhamcollege.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The eight-month certificate builds fundamental skill across computer technologies, covering programming languages, systems development and operating systems. It suits students new to computing as well as those with prior credentials looking to broaden their skill set, offering a range of computer-related courses that let students sample different areas before choosing a direction.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Entry requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma, or Mature Student Status for applicants aged 19 or over without one. Subject prerequisites are Grade 12 English at the C or U level and Grade 12 mathematics at the C, M or U level. International and non-native-English-speaking applicants must meet Durham College's general English Language Proficiency Policy: IELTS Academic 6.0 with no band below 5.5, TOEFL iBT 88 with no section below 22, PTE Academic 53 with no section below 49, CAEL 60 overall, or Duolingo English Test 110. No minimum GPA, portfolio or interview is stated on the program's own admission page; applicants missing a prerequisite can pursue Durham's free Academic Upgrading or a pre-admission assessment test.

Application Details

Start Date: Two intakes a year - September and January. Current cycle class starts: 8 September 2026 and 11 January 2027.

Application Deadline: Domestic (apply at ontariocolleges.ca): equal-consideration date 1 February 2026 for September 2026 entry and 1 October 2026 for January 2027 entry - Durham's standing rule is 1 February for a September start and 1 October for a January start. Applications completed after the equal-consideration date are still accepted and assessed while seats remain. International: apply through Durham College's own international application, not ontariocolleges.ca; Durham publishes no general international closing date and directs applicants to the Intakes and Availability table on the program page.

About Durham College

Type: College

Campus setting: Suburban

Founded: 1967

Students: 13,000

Programs: 156

Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Cert in Computer Foundations award?

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

How long does Cert in Computer Foundations take?

The programme runs for 2 semesters.

How much does Cert in Computer Foundations cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 15,489 per year (CAD 2,776 per year for local students).

Can Cert in Computer Foundations be studied online?

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

What language is Cert in Computer Foundations taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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