Software Engineering Technician (Fast-Track)

How To Apply

Centennial College’s Software Engineering Technician (Fast-Track) program offers qualified computing graduates an accelerated pathway into modern software development, with a focus on AI-supported tools, full-stack applications, databases, testing, collaboration and applied project work.

This streamlined option helps students build the practical software development competencies used by modern development teams, including AI-assisted coding tools, automated testing practices, intelligent development environments and collaborative workflows.

In two semesters, students strengthen their software engineering skills while gaining hands-on experience with modern programming, web and mobile development, databases, software testing, version control and AI-assisted development tools.

You will learn to:

Build, test and refine applications using languages such as Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Java and C#, with support from AI-assisted development tools.
Build full-stack web applications using React front ends, Node.js back ends, APIs, and user-centred interface design principles, while also developing mobile applications using Android.
Work with relational and NoSQL databases, including SQL Server, Oracle and MongoDB, in modern data-driven applications.
Perform software testing and quality assurance, including unit testing, automated testing and AI-assisted debugging.
Apply project management fundamentals, including agile teamwork, task planning, code collaboration and iterative delivery using modern tools.
Use AI-assisted tools to support coding, debugging, documentation, testing, productivity and code quality.
Apply agile teamwork, Git and GitHub collaboration, and introductory CI/CD workflows.
Explore foundational machine learning concepts and intelligent component design as they relate to modern software applications.

A capstone project in the final semester gives students the opportunity to build a polished, portfolio-ready software application using modern frameworks, collaborative workflows and AI-supported development tools.

What Graduates Will Be Ready to Do

Fast-Track graduates can:

Contribute to professional software development teams that use AI-augmented development practices.
Build user interfaces, APIs, back-end services and data-driven application components.
Contribute to testing, debugging, automation and software quality assurance activities.
Use AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity, documentation, debugging and code quality.
Progress into the Software Engineering Technology Fast-Track advanced diploma pathway for further study in enterprise systems, mobile development, intelligent applications, software security and advanced software engineering practices.

This fast-track option provides a focused and efficient pathway into modern software development, where AI-supported tools, full-stack technologies, mobile applications and collaborative workflows are becoming part of everyday professional practice.

Please note: This program may also be available in a fully online format under program #3478.

Program Overview

You will learn to:

Build, test and refine applications using languages such as Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Java and C#, with support from AI-assisted development tools.
Build full-stack web applications using React front ends, Node.js back ends, APIs, and user-centred interface design principles, while also developing mobile applications using Android.
Work with relational and NoSQL databases, including SQL Server, Oracle and MongoDB, in modern data-driven applications.
Perform software testing and quality assurance, including unit testing, automated testing and AI-assisted debugging.
Apply project management fundamentals, including agile teamwork, task planning, code collaboration and iterative delivery using modern tools.
Use AI-assisted tools to support coding, debugging, documentation, testing, productivity and code quality.
Apply agile teamwork, Git and GitHub collaboration, and introductory CI/CD workflows.
Explore foundational machine learning concepts and intelligent component design as they relate to modern software applications.

What Graduates Will Be Ready to Do

Fast-Track graduates can:

Contribute to professional software development teams that use AI-augmented development practices.
Build user interfaces, APIs, back-end services and data-driven application components.
Contribute to testing, debugging, automation and software quality assurance activities.
Use AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity, documentation, debugging and code quality.
Progress into the Software Engineering Technology Fast-Track advanced diploma pathway for further study in enterprise systems, mobile development, intelligent applications, software security and advanced software engineering practices.

Please note: This program may also be available in a fully online format under program #3478.

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

Software Developer
Web Application Developer
Front-End Developer
Full-Stack Developer
Software Quality Assurance Tester
QA Automation Assistant
Database Developer
Application Support Developer
Information Systems Analyst
Technical Business Analyst Assistant

Education Pathways

Visit Centennial College’s partner pathway options for information on pathways abd transfer credits. Use the Education Pathways Checklist (pdf) as a guide to help with your education journey.

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.

OACETT The Technology Professionals In Ontario logo

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Accreditation

CIPS

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 Canada's Association of Information (IT) Technology Professionals (CIPS).

CIPS Official Logo

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.

Further Education

Once you complete your studies, you may continue into year three of the Software Engineering Technology (program #3429) version of this offering and acquire solid knowledge of systems integration, enterprise programming, mobile computing and software security specialization.

Areas of Employment

Banks
Government
Public institutions
Software companies
Small and medium businesses

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Diploma or 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.
Centennial English Admission Test.
English language proficiency.

Additional Requirements

Transcript and resumé review.

How to Apply

1. Apply Online

Domestic Students

If you are applying through the Better Jobs Ontario Program, please work with an Employment Ontario service provider. 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 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.

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.

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 2025.

Student	Tuition (2 Semesters)	Ancillary Fees	Total
Canadian	$2,721.00	$1,383.33	$4,104.33
International	$18,254.00	$1,881.28	$20,135.28

Technology Requirements

Students in this program must have consistent access to a mobile computing device that meets or exceeds the recommended hardware requirements below.

Students with Accessibility Needs: If you require accommodations for a documented disability, please consider your adaptive technology needs when selecting a device for your program. To access disability services, you can make an appointment with the Centre for Accessible Learning and Counselling Service (CALCS) by calling 437-568-4799 or emailing calcs@centennialcollege.ca.

Students in this program will need consistent access to the following:

Laptop:

Requirements:
- 13-inch screen, full HD resolution
- 16 GB RAM
- 512 GB SSD
- Intel Core i7 (6th generation or later) or equivalent; x64-based processor
- USB and HDMI ports
- Windows 11 (or a recent MacBook running a current version of macOS, provided it supports all required course software)
- audio/microphone combo
- webcam

Recommended:
- built-in ethernet port
- battery life of three (3) hours or more
- 15-inch touchscreen

Please note: Chromebooks are not acceptable alternatives. Some courses may also require additional devices such as an external hard drive.

Minimum Internet Requirement:

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

ClassAPPs 2.0

Students are encouraged to use Centennial College’s ClassAPPs 2.0, an all-in-one system that provides access to the digital tools needed to complete college courses from home or any other location, at any time. Any student can use ClassAPPs 2.0 with any modern HTML5-enabled web browser, such as Chrome, Edge or Firefox. Simply log in using the same ID and password used for College PCs to access 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.

Identify, analyze, develop, implement, verify, and document the requirements for a computing environment.
Contribute to the diagnostics, troubleshooting, documenting, and monitoring of technical problems using appropriate methodologies and tools.
Implement and maintain secure computing environments.
Implement robust computing system solutions through validation testing that aligns with industry best practices.
Communicate and collaborate with team members and stakeholders to ensure effective working relationships.
Select and apply strategies for personal and professional development to enhance work performance.
Apply project management principles and tools when working on projects within a computing environment.
Adhere to ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements and/or principles in the development and management of computing solutions and systems.
Support the analysis and definition of the specifications of a software system based on requirements engineering processes and techniques.
Contribute to the design, development, integration, documentation, implementation, testing, and maintenance of software systems based on software engineering methodologies, modern programming paradigms, and frameworks.
Apply software engineering design techniques, data structures, algorithms, and patterns to the implementation of a software system.
Design, model, implement, and maintain a database for a software system.
Contribute to the development, maintenance, and deployment of software systems to resolve basic networking issues.
Contribute to building automated software solutions by supporting the analysis, evaluation, and integration of intelligent systems into applications.
Use appropriate testing, verification, and evaluation procedures to assess software quality and improve software performance.
Create innovative concepts that contribute to the development of new software products and/or the enhancement of existing ones.

Advising

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