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PGCert in IT Programming for Artificial Intelligence (AI)

PGCert in IT Programming for Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

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PGCert in IT Programming for Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a postgraduate certificate in AI & Machine Learning programme offered by Nova Scotia Community College in Halifax, Canada. The programme runs for 1 year. Tuition for international students is CAD 13,505 per year (CAD 5,815 per year for local students).

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Degree: Postgraduate Certificate

Field: AI & Machine Learning

Duration: 1 year

Local tuition: CAD 5,815 / year

International tuition: CAD 13,505 / year

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

This one-year Postgraduate Certificate at Nova Scotia Community College prepares graduates to work in artificial intelligence programming. The curriculum covers Python programming, machine learning libraries, database management, neural networks, and AI ethics, building on prior technical education. Students develop practical skills for designing, training, and applying AI models. A mandatory field experience component, typically unpaid, gives students roughly five weeks of workplace exposure. Graduates receive a Postgraduate Certificate. Seats in the program are available to domestic applicants, while international applicants are placed on a waitlist. Admission requires a diploma or undergraduate degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering Technologies, or a related science field such as Geographic Sciences, with international applicants required to submit official post-secondary documents for assessment according to country-specific requirements.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a diploma or undergraduate degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering Technologies, Sciences (including Geographic Sciences), or a related field. International applicants must submit official post-secondary documents for assessment according to country-specific requirements. Seats are available for domestic applicants only; international applicants are waitlisted.

Application Details

Start Date: September

About Nova Scotia Community College

Type: College

Founded: 1996

Students: 22,000

Programs: 120

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does PGCert in IT Programming for Artificial Intelligence (AI) award?

Nova Scotia Community College awards a Postgraduate Certificate in the field of AI & Machine Learning on completion of this programme.

How long does PGCert in IT Programming for Artificial Intelligence (AI) take?

The programme runs for 1 year.

How much does PGCert in IT Programming for Artificial Intelligence (AI) cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 13,505 per year (CAD 5,815 per year for local students).

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