Certificate in Pre-Business

at Centennial College - Progress Campus Canada

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With training from Centennial College's Game – Programming you'll graduate with an advanced diploma and the know-how to launch a career in the game software industry.

Whether you love the classics or today's technologically advanced games, in this interactive gaming program's courses you'll participate in various phases of game development, such as:

• Game design
• Three-dimensional graphics programming
• Simulation design
• Multiplayer online game programming

This advanced diploma technology program will also focus on topics such as object-oriented software design methodologies and user-oriented interface design, software testing and QA, C#, Java, advanced graphics, web game programming, HTML5/JavaScript, Unity3D and mobile application development

To underscore the curriculum's applied focus, two software development projects will be included. These "real world" game/simulations/applications will require you to utilize all the technical and business skills acquired during your studies to build high-quality software.

Centennial College's Police Foundations program is geared towards those who have an interest in police, security and investigation-related occupations in both the public and private sectors.

In this two-year joint diploma program, you'll take Police Foundations courses in the School of Community and Health Studies that will cover:

• Current laws
• Investigative techniques
• Conflict resolution techniques
• Criminal proceedings
• Community policing principles
• Physical fitness
• Emergency Management and Public Safety

The time you'll spend in the Police Foundations courses will result in the ability to communicate efficiently, act as a problem-solver, work effectively in teams and help people in the community.

The diploma in Supply Chain and Operations will prepare students with necessary skills to succeed in an organization that require multidisciplinary supply chain and operations roles. Graduates will have exposure to many facets within a typical supply chain such as customs clearance, transportation, warehousing and procurement.

During the two years of study in this diploma program, you will learn to analyze business processes to improve productivity, develop a master production schedule, by using materials requirements planning (MRP), balance supply and demand, construct a detailed project management plan, and develop and implement quality management programs.

The experienced faculty members will employ hands-on projects and assignments that simulate those undertaken in actual business settings to teach the various business practices

In an evolving world of data overload, businesses are searching to turn opportunities into actionable results. This program will provide you with the necessary knowledge, skills, and hands-on experiences to place you at the center of where statistical analysis meets business insights.

Learn to translate the promise of big data into meaningful information using industry-leading tools and techniques. You will have broad and in-depth training in the analysis of big data, statistical and predictive modeling, data management, visualization, and data storytelling. You will learn to solve complex business problems as well as how to present complex insights efficiently and effectively.

Centennial College's Software Engineering Technician (Fast-Track) program will allow you to gain direct admission into Year 2 (Semester 3) of the two-year program and receive your diploma in one year (two semesters), if you're a qualified college or university graduate with a software background. This fast-track version is ideal if you're seeking a shorter-term program for timely reentry into the workplace.

While most people just use software, in this college engineering program you'll learn to design, develop and maintain various software applications, human computer interfaces and enterprise information systems.

Through a combination of theory and hands-on learning, you'll acquire solid knowledge of software engineering methodologies, programming languages, design and algorithm concepts, data management tools and networking fundamentals. The coursework will emphasize object-oriented software design methodologies, user-oriented interface design, C#, Java, Oracle, MS-SQL Server, Microsoft's ASP.NET Core, and software testing and QA.

To underscore the curriculum's applied focus, the School of Engineering Technology and Applied Science program will include a software development project. A real-world business application, it will give you the opportunity to utilize all the technical and business skills acquired during your time in the program to build high-quality software.

The Advanced Diploma program in Hospitality and Tourism Administration sets you up for an industry that Tourism HR Canada tasks will develop to 2.1 million occupations, uncovering a work and abilities lack in excess of 400 types of employment in this industry.  

The study will consolidate a balanced scholastic educational plan with hands-on experiential getting the hang of, finishing in 14-week work-coordinated learning knowledge. The substance is enlivened by the contribution of industry pioneers, uniting the learning and aptitudes required to flourish in both the inbound and outbound pieces of the travel industry. 

You'll additionally graduate employment prepared with industry affirmations, for example, Smart Serve, Safe Food Handlers, CPR, Travel Insurance, Cruise Industry, and TICO Travel Counselor Certification. Subsequent to graduating with your Tourism certificate, you'll be prepared to leave on boundless profession openings or you may consistently change into Centennial's famous three-year Hospitality and Tourism propelled recognition program.

Electrical Engineering Technician (Fast-Track) program provides a shorter duration pathway for both international and domestic trained Electrical Technicians/Technologists and other related programs to have previous work experience and/or diploma/degree credentials assessed to prevent an unnecessary repeat of courses. Rapid changes in the field of electrical engineering technology may also be an incentive for candidates wanting to update their existing knowledge/skills by taking the Electrical Engineering Technician (Fast-Track) program.

Program Highlights

• Modern labs and lecture facilities at Progress Campus create a healthy learning environment
• You gain experience in producing electrical drawings, as well as diagnostics and analysis of electrical systems.
• The project approach of the Electrical Engineering Technician courses simulates actual workplace assignments.
• You obtain thorough grounding in electrical engineering sciences and skills, including electrical circuits, maintenance of electrical instruments or devices, operation of electrical motors and power transmission as used in the industry.

Advanced Diploma in Electrical engineering Technology program at Centennial College helps you in learning a broad range of electricity applications for many industry sectors. In this program, students will have the opportunity to utilize their theory into practice via real-life applications. 

Upon completing the program successfully, students will be able to give a demonstration to design, adapt, analyze, and troubleshoot, install electrical systems as applied to electrical engineering.  Students enrolled in the program will be able to find work in various industries, such as energy, process or manufacturing, construction or engineering, telecommunications, IT networks and intelligent building systems.  

You will gain a complete understanding of electrical engineering sciences and skills, which also includes electrical circuits, operation of electrical motors and power transmission that are used in the industry. Students may look for their work profiles as an electrical designer, project managers, field service technicians, technical trainers, electrical controls technologist and many more.  

Co-Op Option
The co-op option in this program will provide you with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience while you complete three consecutive work terms 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 the fourth semester. 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. When you graduate, your diploma will highlight the co-op credential.

Co-op Requirements

• Minimum of 80% of courses completed from year one and two
• A minimum C (60%) grade in COMM-170/171
• 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 apply to transfer to the co-op program as scheduled

Note: Meeting the minimum co-op program requirements does not guarantee admission into the co-op program.

The Business program is for students interested in obtaining an education in multiple business disciplines or developing a strong foundation in a functional area of business; are well-organized, can effectively work under tight timelines, problem solve, enjoy collaboration, teamwork and continuous learning; along with using computer applications and working in an office environment.

Students will gain knowledge and skills in contemporary global concepts, theories and business practices that are related to the functional areas of business: accounting, finance, human resources, marketing and operations. To ensure students are ready for the modern business environment, they will learn the new essential business skills of effective communication, ethics, customer service, collaboration and teamwork, using technology to be digitally fluent, demonstrating personal and social responsibility, resiliency, adaptability, along with positive attitudes and behaviours necessary for a global environment.

This two-year Financial Services diploma program is geared towards those who want an in-depth study of the industry while also gaining important industry certifications. As you attend both theoretical and practical courses, you'll also gain certifications in the Canadian Securities Course (CSC), life insurance (LLQP), mutual funds (IFIC) and retirement planning (RPC).

Once you successfully complete the Centennial College Financial Services courses, you'll be well prepared for a wide variety of positions such as personal banking representative, analyst and investment advisor.