Software Engineering Technology (Fast-Track)
How To Apply
Program Details
- Program Code3429
- Credential TypeOntario College Advanced Diploma
- SchoolSchool of Information Technology
- Program TypeFast-track program
- Program Length2 years/ 4 semesters
- Delivery ModeHybrid
- LocationProgress Campus
- Emailicet@centennialcollege.ca
- Telephone416-289-5000
- Technology Requirements
Program Availability
- Program Overview
- Courses
- Career Options and Education Pathways
- Admission Requirements
- Co-op Option
- How to Apply
- Tuition and Fees
- Technology Requirements
- Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
- Advising
Centennial College’s Software Engineering Technology (Fast-Track) program provides qualified computing graduates with a direct, intensive pathway into the cutting-edge world of AI-oriented software engineering. Over two years, you’ll gain advanced, hands-on experience working in development environments where humans collaborate with AI copilots, generative assistants, and automated agentic systems.
You’ll master the tasks and workflows required in the new AI-augmented development lifecycle—delegating tasks to intelligent tools, validating outputs, integrating automated components, and delivering modern software with greater speed and reliability.
Courses reflect the next generation of industry technologies, including:
- AI-assisted programming (Copilot, Gemini APIs, intelligent code review tools)
- Agentic development patterns using frameworks such as LangGraph, LangChain, and emerging orchestration tools
- Agile and DevOps practices, including CI/CD automation and AI-assisted testing pipelines
- Software testing and quality assurance, including automated test generation, AI-enhanced QA workflows, and intelligent debugging
- Project management and collaborative teamwork, including task planning, sprint coordination, and AI-supported project delivery
- Programming with Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, C#, Java, Kotlin
- Full-stack engineering using React, Next.js, Node.js, .NET, Java-based frameworks, Android, and modern web technology stacks
- Enterprise data systems, SQL Server, Oracle, MongoDB, and Linux environments
- Cloud-native architecture with AWS, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, serverless functions, and microservices
- Integration of AI, machine learning, RAG pipelines, and intelligent components
- Secure-by-design practices, ethical AI, and user-centered design
Your learning culminates in two major capstone projects, giving you the opportunity to build intelligent, industry-ready applications using the same AI-enabled workflows used in modern software companies.
What You’ll Be Ready to Do
Fast-Track graduates are prepared to:
- Build intelligent, full-stack systems with AI-driven features
- Deploy automated, scalable cloud-native services
- Work confidently in AI-augmented agile teams
- Audit, refine, and validate AI-generated code and architectural suggestions
- Contribute to high-impact digital solutions across multiple sectors
This Fast-Track option positions you at the forefront of AI-oriented software engineering, equipping you with the adaptability, judgment, and technical depth required by the rapidly evolving tech industry.
Please note: The co-op option is available for fast-track students with four semesters plus two work terms (program #3439). The fast-track programs may also be available in a fully online version (program #3479), and, online co-op (program #3459).
Program Overview
Centennial College’s Software Engineering Technology (Fast-Track) program provides qualified computing graduates with a direct, intensive pathway into the cutting-edge world of AI-oriented software engineering. Over two years, you’ll gain advanced, hands-on experience working in development environments where humans collaborate with AI copilots, generative assistants, and automated agentic systems.
You’ll master the tasks and workflows required in the new AI-augmented development lifecycle—delegating tasks to intelligent tools, validating outputs, integrating automated components, and delivering modern software with greater speed and reliability.
Courses reflect the next generation of industry technologies, including:
- AI-assisted programming (Copilot, Gemini APIs, intelligent code review tools)
- Agentic development patterns using frameworks such as LangGraph, LangChain, and emerging orchestration tools
- Agile and DevOps practices, including CI/CD automation and AI-assisted testing pipelines
- Software testing and quality assurance, including automated test generation, AI-enhanced QA workflows, and intelligent debugging
- Project management and collaborative teamwork, including task planning, sprint coordination, and AI-supported project delivery
- Programming with Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, C#, Java, Kotlin
- Full-stack engineering using React, Next.js, Node.js, .NET, Java-based frameworks, Android, and modern web technology stacks
- Enterprise data systems, SQL Server, Oracle, MongoDB, and Linux environments
- Cloud-native architecture with AWS, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, serverless functions, and microservices
- Integration of AI, machine learning, RAG pipelines, and intelligent components
- Secure-by-design practices, ethical AI, and user-centered design
Your learning culminates in two major capstone projects, giving you the opportunity to build intelligent, industry-ready applications using the same AI-enabled workflows used in modern software companies.
What You’ll Be Ready to Do
Fast-Track graduates are prepared to:
- Build intelligent, full-stack systems with AI-driven features
- Deploy automated, scalable cloud-native services
- Work confidently in AI-augmented agile teams
- Audit, refine, and validate AI-generated code and architectural suggestions
- Contribute to high-impact digital solutions across multiple sectors
This Fast-Track option positions you at the forefront of AI-oriented software engineering, equipping you with the adaptability, judgment, and technical depth required by the rapidly evolving tech industry.
Please note: The co-op option is available for fast-track students with four semesters plus two work terms (program #3439). The fast-track programs may also be available in a fully online version (program #3479), and, online co-op (program #3459).
Courses
Career Options and Education Pathways
Companies Offering Jobs
American Express, Bell Canada, IBM Canada, Manulife, Scotiabank, Toronto Stock Exchange, Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), Royal Bank, CIBC, RBC
Program Highlights
- Courses in this Software Engineering Technology (Fast-Track) program make use of leading technology geared to industry standards.
- Project-based learning is a key program component.
- Knowledgeable and approachable faculty members have diverse business experience and academic credentials.
- The program also offers a co-op option (program #3439). Students who choose this option partake in a paid co-op experience, and gain practical experience and network.
- 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
- Mobile application developer
- Software tester
- Computer programmer
- Systems analyst
- Business analyst
- Database administrator
- Applications or software support
Education Pathways
Graduates of this fast-track stream of the advanced diploma program have the opportunity to apply learning achieved at Centennial College for credits toward further study at the degree level.
Listed below are institutions offering credits for this program. Please note that each receiving institution has minimum admission requirements in order to qualify for transfer credits, which are assessed by the institution.
| Institution | Degree |
|---|---|
| Conestoga College | Bachelor of Applied Health Information Science |
Visit our search page at //centennial.adv-pub.moveonca.com/outgoing-home/ for more information on pathways and transfer credits.
You can use this Education Pathways Checklist as a guide to help with your education journey.
For pathways to other Ontario post-secondary institutions, please visit ONTransfer.
Recognitions
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 Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) category as well as the OACETT technology report and language benchmark requirements.
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).
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).
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 recognitions, 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
- Software companies
- Government
- Public institutions
- Banks
- 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.
Additional Requirements
- Transcript and resume review
- Centennial English Admission Test
- English language proficiency
Co-op Option
The co-op option in this program will provide you with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience while you complete two co-op work term as an employee in the field. This experience not only allows you to put classroom learning into practice, but will also provide valuable contacts for your future career.
To participate in this co-op option, you will need to complete an application process in semester 1. If academically qualified, you may be admitted to the co-op program. Academically qualified students who are accepted into the program will register for the co-op preparation course as scheduled.
Co-op Requirements
- Minimum of 80% of courses completed from semester one
- Completion of COMM160/161 by the end of semester 1 with a C grade (60%) or higher
- A cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher (this must be maintained for the duration of the program)
- Students must be legally eligible to work in Canada
- Students who meet the above prerequisites will submit their application for co-op to the Career Services & Cooperative Education Department in semester 1
Note: Meeting the minimum co-op program requirements does not guarantee admission into the co-op program.
Co-op Model Route
| Fall Semester Intake | |
|---|---|
| Fall | Semester 1 |
| Winter | Semester 2 |
| Summer | Co-op Work Term 1 |
| Fall | Co-op Work Term 2 |
| Winter | Semester 3 |
| Summer | Break |
| Fall | Semester 4 |
| Winter Semester Intake | |
|---|---|
| Winter | Semester 1 |
| Summer | Semester 2 |
| Fall | Co-op Work Term 1 |
| Winter | Semester 3 |
| Summer | Co-op Work Term 2 |
| Fall | Semester 4 |
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
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 Services 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 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
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, design, develop, implement, verify, and document the requirements for a computing environment.
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, document, and monitor technical problems using appropriate methodologies and tools.
- Analyze, design, implement, and maintain secure computing environments.
- Analyze, develop, and maintain robust computing system solutions through validation testing and 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 responding to requirements and monitoring projects within a computing environment.
- Adhere to ethical, social media, legal, regulatory, and economic requirements and/or principles in the development and management of computing solutions and systems.
- Investigate emerging trends to respond to technical challenges.
- Analyze and define the specifications of a software system based on requirements engineering processes and techniques.
- Design, develop, integrate, document, implement, maintain, and test software systems based on software engineering methodologies, modern programming paradigms, and frameworks.
- Analyze, evaluate, and apply software engineering design techniques, data structures, algorithms, and patterns to the implementation of a software system.
- Design, model, implement, optimize, and maintain a database and apply data mining concepts and tools for decision making.
- Develop, maintain, and deploy software systems to resolve networking issues.
- Build automated software solutions through the analysis, evaluation, and integration of intelligent systems into various applications.
- Design and implement appropriate testing, verification, and evaluation procedures to assess software quality and improve software performance.
- Create innovative and entrepreneurial concepts that lead to the development of new software products and/or the enhancement of existing ones.
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