PGCert in Applied Artificial Intelligence is a postgraduate certificate in AI & Machine Learning programme taught at Mohawk College in Hamilton, Canada. The programme runs for 1 year, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 9,725 per semester (CAD 2,502 per semester for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Postgraduate Certificate
Field:AI & Machine Learning
Duration: 1 year
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 2,502 / semester
International tuition: CAD 9,725 / semester
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
This Ontario College Graduate Certificate in Applied Artificial Intelligence is a one-year (eight-month) program delivered at Mohawk College's Fennell Campus. It prepares students to design and build AI solutions across areas such as natural language processing, machine vision, and the Internet of Things. Coursework addresses machine learning algorithms, data preparation, project management, and the ethical considerations involved in developing AI systems. Rather than a co-op placement, the program culminates in an applied research project undertaken with an industry partner and a capstone project, giving students practical experience translating AI concepts into deployable solutions. The certificate is aimed at students who already have programming exposure: applicants typically hold a related diploma or degree with a programming component, or bring at least three years of industry experience along with programming skills. This structure suits career changers and recent graduates from computing or engineering backgrounds who want to specialize in artificial intelligence and machine learning, as well as working professionals seeking to add AI development skills to an existing technical background.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Entry requires one of: an Ontario College Diploma, Advanced Diploma, degree or equivalent in Computer Science or Computer Programming; any Ontario College Diploma, Advanced Diploma, degree or equivalent plus an introductory programming course (Python preferred); or three years of relevant industry experience that includes programming experience or an introductory programming course. More than the minimum programming background is recommended, ideally in Python, and options exist for mature applicants. For applicants whose first language is not English, proficiency is demonstrated with IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6.0), TOEFL iBT 88, CAEL 70 (no sub-test below 60), PTE Academic 58, Duolingo 115-120 (no band below 105), or completion of Mohawk's GAS-English for Academic Purposes program. No portfolio, interview or additional work-experience requirement is listed beyond the credential/experience routes above.
Application Details
Application Deadline:Domestic applicants apply through Ontario Colleges: for a September start Mohawk's equal-consideration date is 1 February (1 February 2027 for the next fall intake), and for a January start it is 1 June; after either date, files are considered first-come, first-served while seats remain, with permanent residents of Ontario prioritized, then other Canadian residents, then international applicants. International applicants apply via OCAS's International Application Service on a per-intake deadline rather than one annual date: for January 2027 entry, applications opened February 2026 and the submission deadline is 1 November 2026; Mohawk had not yet published a deadline for the September 2027 intake as of this check. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
