Graduate certificates

Build on what you know as you develop practical skills for what comes next.

You have an education to build on. Now you want a clearer career direction, a way into a different field or specialized skills for your next opportunity. Explore graduate certificates that connect your interests and previous learning with the work you want to do.

Choose a graduate certificate that fits your interests

We offer a wide range of graduate certificate programs. Here’s how to find one that’s right for you.

Start with the kind of work you want to do

• Business, leadership and organizational development. You want to understand how organizations work and help them work better.
• Data, analytics and artificial intelligence. You want to turn complex information into something useful.
• Software and digital development. You want to move from using digital tools to building them.
• Marketing and communications. You want to understand audiences, shape messages and see how your work makes a difference.
• Geospatial, geomatics and remote sensing. You want to understand places, patterns and change.
• Oceans and marine technology. You want to take your technical or scientific background into the marine environment.
• Human and community services. You want to build on your experience working with people.

Choose a program that aligns with your interests and career goals

Behavioural Interventions
Learn to use behaviour science to work with individuals in supporting their specific learning and behaviour goals to improve quality of life.

Business Analysis
Develop a unique skill set to solve real-world business problems. Evaluate critical information, influence meaningful changes, improve business performance and create value for stakeholders.

Business Intelligence and Analytics
Manage, mine and filter big data and apply analytical techniques in support of critical business decision-making.

Digital Marketing
Develop the skills and industry credentials to kick-start or advance your career in digital marketing.

Full Stack Application Development
Develop the in-demand IT skills you need to work in the field of application development, advance your career in your current industry or pursue entrepreneurial opportunities.

Geographic Information Systems
Develop your skills to open opportunities for a career in the geospatial sector in this post-graduate program.

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) - Geospatial Data Analytics
Learn how to uncover hidden patterns in geospatial data and communicate your results with stunning data visualizations.

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) - Remote Sensing
Learn to see Earth in a new way using geospatial insight data collection and analysis skills.

Human Resource Management
Build and apply a strong foundation in all components of human resources practices for this in-demand profession.

IT Programming for Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Create intelligent applications that use machine learning (ML) technologies.

Marine Geomatics
Pursue a successful career exploring and mapping the Earth's oceans.

Nonprofit Leadership
Build your nonprofit management skills as you prepare for a dynamic leadership career in the nonprofit sector.

Oceans Technology
Gain the knowledge-based skills used to create and apply technology solutions that are unique to ocean environments.

Public Relations
Develop the skills for a career in strategic communications and media relations.

Consider your previous education

Your previous studies may open more options than you expect - some programs welcome graduates from a range of disciplines, while others build on a related qualification and allow you to focus in on a specialization.

• Already an NSCC graduate? Explore our graduate certificate pathway programs to see which NSCC programs meet the admission requirements for different graduate certificates.
• Studied at another institution or don't see your NSCC program listed? Contact Admissions for help checking your eligibility and review the admission requirements on the individual program page.

Apply to a graduate certificate program

Take the next step toward becoming an NSCC graduate certificate student. Apply now to a graduate certificate program

Why NSCC?

Why choose a graduate certificate program at NSCC? Here are just a few of the advantages:

• Turn what you’ve learned into what’s next. Add to the knowledge and skills you already have with focused learning that helps you take your next step.
• Develop a practical specialization. Focus on the kind of work you want to do next, whether you’re exploring a different field or deepening your existing expertise.
• Put your learning into practice. Depending on your program, apply your skills through workplace learning, fieldwork or projects that connect classroom learning with practical challenges.
• Learn the tools behind the work. Build confidence with the technologies, methods and processes used in your field, connecting what you learn to practical tasks and problem-solving.

Contact us

Have questions about where your education could take you next? Talk with us about your interests, career goals and the programs you’re considering. Contact a recruiter