Home
Programs
Canada
Wilfrid Laurier University
Postgraduate Certificate
Computer Science (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate)

Computer Science (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate)

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada•THE 2026 #1201-1500

Official program page (opens in a new tab)

Offered by Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Canada, Computer Science (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate) is a postgraduate certificate in Computer Sciences programme. The programme runs for 16 months, delivered fully online.

At a glance

Degree: Postgraduate Certificate

Field: Computer Sciences

Duration: 16 months

Delivery: Online

We have no tuition fees or 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

The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Computer Science at Wilfrid Laurier University is a 3.0-credit, fully online programme designed for completion in sixteen months of part-time study. Coursework covers programming languages including Python, C, and Java, along with data structures, object-oriented programming, discrete structures, and algorithm design, preparing graduates for entry-level IT roles. Some courses require in-person exams, either on campus or at an approved testing location. Admission requires a three- or four-year general or honours bachelor's degree in any discipline other than Computer Science, with a minimum overall average of B, or equivalent, from an accredited university. The certificate admits students in the Fall, Winter, and Spring terms.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Admission requires a three- or four-year general or honours bachelor's degree in any discipline except Computer Science, with a minimum overall average of B, or equivalent, from an accredited university. The most recent three years of full-time education must have been in English without ESL courses, or evidence of English proficiency must be submitted.

Application Details

Start Date: September, January and May

About Wilfrid Laurier University

“Veritas Omnia Vincit”

Type: University

Control: Public

Campus setting: Urban

Founded: 1911

Students: 23,587

THE rank: #1201-1500

Programs: 143

Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

View the full Wilfrid Laurier University profile

Similar programs in Canada

Accounting & Computer Science Graduate Certificate

Trent University · Peterborough · 4 semesters · On Campus

More programs at Wilfrid Laurier University

Computer Science (BA/BSc) – Milton

4 years · Hybrid

Computer Science (BSc)

4 years · Hybrid

Accounting (Graduate Diploma)

1 semester · On Campus

Ancient Studies (BA)

4 years · On Campus

Anthropology (BA)

4 years · On Campus

Applied Computing (MAC)

Applied Expressive Arts and Psychotherapy (Graduate Diploma)

1 year · Hybrid

BA/BS in Applied Health Sciences (BASc)

4 years · Hybrid

MA/MS in Applied Politics (MAP)

1 year · On Campus

Archaeology and Heritage Studies (BA)

4 years · On Campus

Other universities in Canada

University of Waterloo

Waterloo · QS 2027 #113 =

St. Jerome's University

Waterloo

University of Toronto

Toronto · QS 2027 #32

The University of British Columbia

Vancouver

McGill University

Montréal · QS 2027 #30

University of Alberta

Edmonton · QS 2027 #96

Scholarships in Canada

Laurier Entrance Scholarship (Domestic)
Laurier Entrance Scholarship (International) — CAD 5,000
President's Gold Scholarship
William Birchall Scholarship in Management Analytics — CAD 20,000

Frequently asked questions

What degree does Computer Science (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate) award?

Wilfrid Laurier University awards a Postgraduate Certificate in the field of Computer Sciences on completion of this programme.

How long does Computer Science (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate) take?

The programme runs for 16 months.

Can Computer Science (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate) be studied online?

Yes — the programme is delivered fully online.

Career Planning Canada's Post-Graduation Work Permit: Field-of-Study Rules and Eligibility for ASEAN Graduates

Money & Budgeting Part-Time Work Rules and Realistic Earnings for ASEAN Students in Canada

Guides Surviving the Housing Crisis: Student Accommodation Budgeting in Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal

Student Life Canadian Student Housing Guide: Basement Rentals, Tenant Rights by Province, and How to Avoid Deposit Scams

Career Planning Spousal Open Work Permit Ban for Undergraduates: What Are Your Alternatives?

Study Abroad Getting a Work Visa Sponsored in Europe, Canada, or Asia as a New US Grad

Browse all articles →

Spotted something outdated or missing?

Help us keep this page accurate — it takes about 30 seconds.

More postgraduate certificate programs in Canada Computer Sciences programs in Canada About Wilfrid Laurier University

Computer Science (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate)

At a glance