Software Engineering Technician (Fast-Track) (Online)

How To Apply

Centennial College's Software Engineering Technician Online (Fast-Track) program offers qualified college or university graduates with a software background direct admission into Year 2 (Semester 3) of the two-year program. By completing this program in one year (two semesters), you can quickly re-enter the workforce with an Ontario College diploma in hand. This fast-track program is ideal for individuals seeking a shorter-term program to enhance their skills and gain industry-relevant experience.

The Software Engineering Technician (Fast-Track) program is designed to prepare you for a career as a software developer. As a software developer, you will play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining the software that powers essential tasks such as e-commerce, mobile app development, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence.

Throughout the program, you will acquire a solid understanding of:

Software engineering methodologies
Programming languages
Design and algorithm concepts
Data management tools

The coursework emphasizes the latest industry trends and practices, including object-oriented software design methodologies, user-oriented interface design, C#, Python, Java, Oracle, MS-SQL Server, Unix/Linux, Microsoft's .NET Core, HTML5/CSS/JavaScript/React, Software testing & QA, applying machine learning algorithms to automate various tasks, and developing conversational user interfaces.

To ensure that you have the necessary practical experience, the curriculum includes a software development project that requires you to apply your technical and business skills to create high-quality software. This project serves as a real-world business application and provides an opportunity to put your learning into practice.

Overall, the Software Engineering Technician (Fast-Track) program at Centennial College provides a shorter, yet comprehensive pathway for qualified software graduates to enhance their skills and gain industry-relevant experience. By focusing on the latest industry trends and practices, this program prepares you for a successful career in software development.

Please note: This program is available in an on campus version, offered at Progress Campus (program #3428).

Program Overview

Throughout the program, you will acquire a solid understanding of:

Software engineering methodologies
Programming languages
Design and algorithm concepts
Data management tools

Please note: This program is available in an on campus version, offered at Progress Campus (program #3428).

Courses

Semester 1

Semester 2

Career Options and Education Pathways

Companies Offering Jobs

Scotiabank, Manulife, Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), Toronto Stock Exchange, American Express, Bell Canada, IBM Canada, CIBC, RBC

Program Highlights

Throughout this program's Software Engineering Technician (Fast Track) courses, you use cutting-edge technology that is geared to industry standards.
You receive one-on-one training from knowledgeable and approachable faculty members who have diverse business experience and academic credentials.
Graduates from the program may apply for certified membership to either the Canadian Information Processing Society (CIPS) or their provincial engineering technology association.

Career Outlook

Computer programmer
Software developer
Software tester
Systems analyst
Web applications developer
Database administrator
Applications or software support

Education Pathways

Graduates of the Software Engineering Technician (Fast-track; online) diploma program have the opportunity to apply learning achieved at Centennial for credits toward further study at the degree level. Listed below are the degrees from partnering institutions that are available for this program.

Please note that each partner has minimum admission requirements to be met in order to qualify for transfer credits, which are assessed by the receiving partner institution.

Partner Institution	Degree Program
Algoma University	Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Computer Science
Algoma University	Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Arts in multiple majors
Centennial College	Software Engineering Technology advanced diploma (Advanced standing)
Lakehead University	Bachelor or Honours Bachelor degree in any major
Laurentian University	Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Arts in multiple majors
Nipissing University	Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Arts in multiple majors
Ontario Tech University	Honours Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies
Ottawa, University of	Honours Bachelor of Commerce
Seneca Polytechnic	Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies
Windsor, University of	Honours Bachelor of Computer Science - Applied Computing
York University	Bachelor or Honours Bachelor degree in any major
	Honours Bachelor of Computer Science
	Honours Bachelor of Environmental Studies (3- or 4-year)
	Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Science in multiple majors

Please visit our website at centennial.adv-pub.moveonca.com/outgoing-home/ for more information on articulation agreements.

For pathways to other Ontario post-secondary institutions, please visit ONTransfer.

Recognitions

OACETT

The Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) recognizes this TAC nationally-accredited program as meeting the academic standard for certification in the Certified Technician (C.Tech.) category as well as the OACETT language benchmark requirement.

Accreditation

CIPS/CTAB

The Canadian Information Processing Society and the Canadian Council of Technician and Technologies (CCTT) jointly approved accreditation of this program in 2011. This joint accreditation is the first of its kind in Canada.
The Software Engineering Technology program has met the national technology accreditation requirements established by the Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists (CCTT) and, as such, has received national accreditation status by the Canadian Technology Accreditation Board (CTAB).

CIPS Official Logo

TAC

This program has met the national educational standards of Canada’s engineering technology and applied science profession, as such, has received national program accreditation by Technology Accreditation Canada (TAC).

National Accredited Program logo

Please note: The qualification requirements and costs for each external accreditation, designation, certification or recognition are set by the granting body — not by Centennial College. In order to qualify for any external accreditations, designations, certifications or recognition, students, and graduates will need to follow the processes and meet the applicable requirements listed on the websites and in the materials of those external bodies.

Areas of Employment

Further Education

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

College diploma or university degree in computer science, information technology, software engineering, or a related discipline
We will consider applicants with a combination of partial diploma or degree and relevant work experience.

Additional Requirements

Transcript and resume review
Centennial English Admission Test (must score 170 or 171 for admission)
English language proficiency

How to Apply

1. Apply Online

Domestic Students

If you are applying through the Better Jobs Ontario Program, please apply at the Employment Training Centre (Progress Campus). The Better Jobs Ontario Program is a funding initiative for those who have been laid-off and are in need of training. For more information go to Better Jobs Ontario Program.

If you have previously attended a full-time program at Centennial College, you may be eligible for a Program Transfer. Visit Enrolment Services at any Campus for information.

All other applicants must apply online at Ontariocolleges.ca. A non-refundable application fee of $125 must accompany applications. The fee is payable online, by telephone, online banking, by mail, or in-person to Ontariocolleges.ca. For more information go to Ontariocolleges.ca Application Fees.

International Students

Apply directly to Centennial College here.

2. Submit Documents

Domestic Applicants

Current Ontario high school students and graduates from Ontario high schools: Notify your guidance counsellor that you have applied to college and your school will forward transcripts to Centennial College via Ontariocolleges.ca.

Graduates of college/university, or high school outside Ontario but within Canada: You are responsible for requesting that your educational institute sends any required documents and transcripts to Ontariocolleges.ca.

Domestic applicants who attended school outside of Canada: If you are submitting transcripts to meet admission requirements, you must have the transcripts assessed by an independent credential assessment agency such as World Education Services (WES) or International Credential Assessment Service (ICAS). For more information go to Submitting your Transcripts.

International Applicants

Please refer to the International Education Application Guide.

3. Confirm Your Offer of Admission

Offers of Admission are sent by mail to eligible applicants. When you receive your offer, you must login to your account at Ontariocolleges.ca and confirm before the Deadline to Confirm noted in your offer letter.

You may confirm only one college and one program offer at a time.

You must confirm your offer by the Deadline to Confirm noted in your Offer of Admission letter or your seat may be given to another applicant.

When you confirm your Offer of Admission at Centennial College you are given access to your personal myCentennial account where you can check your email, grades, register for courses, pay tuition fees, and see your class timetable.

4. Pay Fees

Centennial fees statements are sent by email to your personal email account and to your myCentennial email account. Fees statements are not mailed.

You must make a minimum payment by the Fees Deadline noted in your Fees Statement or your seat may be given to another applicant.

5. Build Your Timetable (Register for Courses)

Build your timetable (web-register for courses) at my.centennialcollege.ca.

Fall registration begins mid-July
January registration begins mid-December
May registration begins mid-April

Your web-registration will not open if:

You have not submitted your minimum fee payment by the deadline
You received a Conditional Offer of Admission and you have not met the conditions of your offer.

Once you have paid your fees or have made appropriate arrangements, register for your courses online through myCentennial.

Tuition and Fees

Fees noted below are estimates only. Tuition is based on two semesters, beginning Fall 2024.

Student	Tuition (2 Semesters)	Ancillary Fees	Total
Canadian	$2,721.00	$475.12	$3,196.12
International	$17,722.00	$1,147.30	$18,869.30

Technology Requirements

This program is part of the BringIT initiative, which means students taking it will need to be able to consistently access and use a mobile computing device that meets or exceeds the program’s recommended hardware requirements.

Students with Accessibility Needs: If you require accommodations for a documented disability, please consider your adaptive technology needs when you select a device for your program. If you want to access disability services, you can make an appointment with the Centre for Accessible Learning and Counselling Services, by calling 416-289-5000 ext. 3850, or by email at calcs@centennialcollege.ca.

Want to know more? Check out Frequently Asked Questions for our BringIT Program.

Students from this program will need to have consistent access to the following:

Windows PC Laptop:
- 13 inch screen, FHD resolution;
- 16GB RAM;
- 512GB SSD HD;
- Intel core i7 (6 Gen or later) or equivalent;
- USB+HDMI Ports;
- Windows 10th Ed. OS, X-64 Bases Processor
Recommended:
- Built-in Ethernet Port Audio/Mic combo;
- A Solid State Drive (SSD);
- A laptop with a battery life of 3hrs or better;
- 15 inch Touch Screen

Please note: MacBooks and Chromebooks are NOT acceptable alternatives. Some subjects may require additional devices such as an external hard drive. In addition to the computer specifications listed above, internet access, a web-cam, microphone and speakers are needed.

Minimum Internet Requirement:

You will need regular access to a computer with an internet connection. High-speed broadband access (LAN, Cable or DSL) with minimum 50mbps download speed is highly recommended.

ClassAPPs 2.0

Students are invited to use Centennial College’s ClassAPPs 2.0, an all-in-one system that lets you use all of the digital tools you need to complete your college courses from the comfort of your own home, at any time, instead of finding the time to head for a computer lab. Any student can use the ClassAPPs 2.0 system with any modern, HTML5 enabled web browser, like Chrome, Edge or Firefox. Just log in to the service with the same ID and password you use to get into a College PC, and you instantly gain access to cloud-based software, and other learning resources.

Program Vocational Learning Outcomes

Program Vocational Learning Outcomes describe what graduates of the program have demonstrated they can do with the knowledge and skills they have achieved during their studies. The outcomes are closely tied to the needs of the workplace. Through assessment (e.g., assignments and tests), students verify their ability to reliably perform these outcomes before graduating.

1. identify, analyze, develop, implement, verify and document the requirements for a computing environment.

2. contribute to the diagnostics, troubleshooting, documenting and monitoring of technical problems using appropriate methodologies and tools.

3. implement and maintain secure computing environments.

4. implement robust computing system solutions through validation testing that aligns with industry best practices.

5. communicate and collaborate with team members and stakeholders to ensure effective working relationships.

6. select and apply strategies for personal and professional development to enhance work performance.

7. apply project management principles and tools when working on projects within a computing environment.

8. adhere to ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements and/or principles in the development and management of computing solutions and systems.

9. support the analysis and definition of the specifications of a software system based on requirements engineering processes and techniques.

10. contribute to the design, development, integration, documentation, implementation, testing and maintenance of software systems based on software engineering methodologies, modern programming paradigms and frameworks.

11. apply software engineering design techniques, data structures, algorithms, and patterns to the implementation of a software system.

12. design, model, implement and maintain a database for a software system.

13. contribute to the development, maintenance and deployment of software systems to resolve basic networking issues.

14. contribute to building automated software solutions by supporting the analysis, evaluation and integration of intelligent systems into applications.

15. use appropriate testing, verification and evaluation procedures to assess software quality and improve software performance.

16. Create innovative concepts that contribute to the development of new software products and/or the enhancement of existing ones.

Advising

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Software Engineering Technician (Fast-Track) (Online)

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