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Software Development - Post-Diploma Certificate

Prepare for a career in computer programming, web application development, software testing, and quality control.

Credential:

Post-Diploma Certificate

Program length:

2 Terms

Area:

Technology

School:

School of Technology

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Software Development - Post-Diploma Certificate

About

Enhance your prior post-secondary education with new skills. This post-diploma certificate prepares you for a career in software development, computer applications development, database management, and mobile development. Gain the tools you need to analyze and design solutions for business and consumer applications, including coding principles, systems analysis, and more. You'll be ready for a rewarding career in software development in many possible industries.

This program will be delivered in flexible learning spaces. A laptop computer with course-applicable software will be required (specifications below).

Laptop specifications
  • Intel quad core CPU (i7 or i9)
  • 16GB RAM (32GB recommended)
  • 15-inch 1080p screen
  • a dedicated graphics card with 4GB of VRAM (8GB recommended)
  • 512GB solid state hard drive (1TB recommended)
  • portable hard drive (for data backup)
  • Windows 10 or later

* MAC OS is not supported in School of Technology

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Admission requirements

  • Completion of a diploma or degree
  • Credit in Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 or equivalent      
Other requirements
  • Applicants are recommended to have previous education or work experience in a technical field
  • A laptop computer (specifications listed above)

Note: Special Acceptance to the program may on occasion be approved by the dean based on equivalent work experience, education, and/or training.

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English Language Proficiency Requirements

For applicants whose first language is not English, please review English language proficiency requirements.

Academic upgrading

Enhance your previous education to meet the missing admissions requirements for one of the BVC programs.

Available intakes

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September 2026
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To register in an Open Studies course, find the course in the list below and click on the course code. Select the offering of the course that you would like to take, add it to the cart, proceed to checkout, and pay with a credit card.
March for May course start dates
July for September course start dates
November for January course start dates
To register in an Open Studies course, find the course in the list below and click on the course code. Select the offering of the course that you would like to take, add it to the cart, proceed to checkout, and pay with a credit card.

Tuition and fees

Domestic Students
International Students
Term
Tuition fees
Additional fees
Total fees*
Term 1
$3,900
$605
$4,505
Term 2
$4,120
$564
$4,684

Estimated total tuition:

total cost
Term
Tuition fees
Additional fees
Total fees*
Term 1
$10,560
$605
$11,165
Term 2
$10,560
$564
$11,165

Estimated total tuition:

total cost
*All tuition and fees are subject to change. Program tuitions are estimates only.  Your actual tuition and fees are calculated on actual course registrations and can be viewed under "Statement of Account" in MyBVC or by requesting a Statement of Account from Registrar Services.

Courses

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Course is eligible for PLAR

Complete the following courses:

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DESN3203Web Design and Development3

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MATH3901Mathematics for Software Development3

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SODV3201Web Programming Foundations3

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SODV3301Software Development Techniques3

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SODV3302Systems Development and Object-Oriented Design3

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Complete the following courses:

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DATA3401Introduction to Data and Analytics3

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DESN3306Computer Graphics3

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SODV3203Mobile Application Development3

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SODV3999Software Development Capstone Project3

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TECH3101Systems Development: Concepts and Analysis3

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