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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
Build on your existing diploma or degree to train in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and behaviour-science methods. Graduates apply these skills across autism services, disability support, education, mental health and organizational settings.

Business Analysis
Practice turning business needs into practical solutions by analyzing information, improving processes and helping organizations make informed decisions while preparing for an internationally recognized industry certification.

Business Intelligence and Analytics
Learn to use data to help businesses identify opportunities by analyzing trends, creating visual reports and predicting outcomes, with industry projects and a real-world work term that prepare you for a variety of analyst roles.

Digital Marketing
Learn to plan, launch and measure digital marketing campaigns using the tools and platforms employers rely on. You graduate with recognized certifications from Hootsuite, HubSpot and Google.

Full Stack Application Development
Create online tools and digital experiences, from what users see and interact with to the databases and software that power things behind the scenes. This graduate certificate is ideal if you want to combine knowledge from another field with in-demand coding skills.

Geographic Information Systems
Learn to turn data into maps and insights that help organizations understand people, places and infrastructure. You build advanced geographic information systems (GIS) skills and graduate ready to enter the workforce or continue your studies.

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) - Geospatial Data Analytics and AI
Turn data into meaningful insights. This program combines geographic information systems (GIS), analytics and AI to help you identify trends, solve complex problems and communicate findings through interactive maps and dashboards while opening doors to further study.

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) - Remote Sensing
Learn to map and monitor the world around you. This program gives you experience with drones, lidar, radar and Earth observation data, including field training and opportunities to earn a drone pilot certificate, plus a pathway to master's studies.

Human Resource Management
Learn to support and develop teams through hiring, training and employee relations in an accredited program that puts you on the path to becoming a Chartered Professional in Human Resources.

IT Programming for Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Turn your interest in AI into practical programming skills. In this graduate certificate, you learn to build intelligent applications using machine learning and other emerging technologies while exploring one of the fastest-growing areas of technology.

Marine Geomatics
Map the underwater environments that support navigation, research and offshore development. You build skills in marine surveying and ocean mapping through field-based training, advanced technology and opportunities for further study.

Nonprofit Leadership
Build the strategic leadership, fundraising and financial management skills nonprofits need and lead a real capstone project for a nonprofit organization before you graduate.

Oceans Technology
Apply your background in engineering or science to ocean environments. You gain hands-on experience deploying equipment, collecting data and supporting projects at sea through vessel-based training and a 16-week internship.

Public Relations and Communications
Learn to manage how organizations communicate with the media, the public and their own employees through this intensive program. Get matched with a mentor in the PR field and apply what you've learned on the job through work experience.

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.
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Apply now

Ready to take the next step toward becoming an NSCC graduate certificate student? Learn about the application process and apply today, or contact our Admissions team with questions:

902-491-4911
1-866-679-6722 (toll-free in Canada and the USA)

Why choose a graduate certificate program at 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 NSCC

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