Diploma in General Arts and Science

at Confederation College of Applied Arts and Technology Canada

In this two year, graduate certificate program, students develop marketable technical, business management, and interpersonal skills, all of which respond to the pressing ICT needs of businesses in all sectors of Canada’s economy.  Students hone their technical skills, creating commercial applications and ICT solutions for SMEs (small and medium size enterprises).  At the same time, they gain training in Canadian workplace business practices, entrepreneurship, and interpersonal dynamics.  Combined, these help internationally trained graduates obtain employment that is commensurate with their skills and qualifications.

The program enables students to become proficient in the practices and techniques used in modern ICT infrastructures. Students learn how to develop and implement practical solutions to solve typical ICT problems and challenges faced by smaller companies & businesses.  Instructional methodology integrates theory with real-life simulations and hands-on applications.  Students apply their acquired knowledge and skills to industry-based cases, simulations and projects, working on both individual and several collaborative team projects.

Students also advance their problem solving, presentation and critical thinking skills throughout the period of study.  They then bring all this training together in a capstone project in the final semester, where they manage and complete a technical project in collaboration with industry.

Upon graduation students are prepared to use a combination of technical, business, and soft/interpersonal skills to help small and medium sized enterprises achieve success within the digital economy. 

Confederation College’s Welding Techniques certificate program gives you the knowledge and hands-on experience you need to get a start in this exciting and in-demand field. Using our conventional and state-of-the-art welding power sources, you’ll get practical experience in various welding techniques. You’ll also get the shop instruction required to work towards your four position Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) certification – flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead – that most employers use as the standard for employment. Courses include basic arc welding, blueprint reading, pipe to plate, T-joints, basic metallurgy, pressure plate, and advanced welding.

Top Highlights

• Get hands-on training with our conventional and state-of-the art welding equipment
• Program prepares you for your CWB certification, the standard for employment for most shops
• Personalized instruction provides plenty of opportunity for one-on-one learning
• Program meets industrial standards, principles, practices, and trade disciplines of today’s job market

In this two year, graduate certificate program, students hone their marketing, communication and analytical skills, to build a brand, attract customers and communicate effectively in a digital marketing environment. At the same time, they gain training in workplace business practices, communications, and interpersonal dynamics. Combined, these help business graduates obtain employment that is commensurate with their interest in marketing, their business skills and their qualifications.

The program enables students to become proficient in the practices and techniques used in modern marketing environments. Students learn how to combine traditional marketing and communication practices with digital marketing applications to insure a successful marketing campaign or strategy.

Program courses are designed to respond to the growing demand for graduates who not only have a background in business and/or traditional marketing, but who also understand the digital arena and have some technical skills in this area. The program will therefore enhance the employability of business graduates, enhancing their undergraduate training with more specialized marketing skills (which are in high demand).

Students will integrate and apply the skills and knowledge acquired in the program during a capstone project in their final semester.

Are you interested at the convergence of communication, technology and culture? The diploma program in Digital Media Production at Confederation College in Ontario provides students to enhance valuable skills to learn digital media.  

The program allows you to learn to connect with users through blogs, vlogs, live shows etc. Also, understudies will be able to explore some of areas of social journalism to bring new media platforms. The program allows students to develop skills like photography, videography, graphic design, and many other areas relevant to this field. 

Students may seek their enrollment in the areas like print journalist, web designer, Communication associate, television or radio producer, new media specialist and more.

The Tourism program offers students with complete introduction to the tourism field. Students interested in travelling may choose this program for their future as it covers numerous topics including tourism marketing, digital photography, business fundamentals, dimensions of airline industry and many other. Students will have a choice of French or Spanish language and field placement or study abroad opportunity. 

Students have a wide variety of possible job options to pursue, which include airline customer service agents, flight attendants, tour destination representatives, tour guides, travel agents, tourist attraction operators, eco-adventure guides, government tourism agents and much more. Students may find numerous inbound and outbound career outcomes in tourism all around the world. Students may also open their own tourism company after completing the program at Confederation College. 

Confederation College’s Early Childhood Education program is designed to give students a broad education in the theory of Early Childhood Education, child development, early childhood curriculum and pedagogy. You’ll get the skills and knowledge you need to plan educational programs and play environments to nurture each child’s development and learning, making a real difference in their lives. Courses cover a wide range of ECE topics including play and inquiry-based learning; effective interpersonal communication; child development; working with families; guidance; and health, safety and wellness.

Top Highlights

• Program includes three field placements so that you can learn in real-world environments
• A demonstration classroom is used by faculty to create hands-on learning experiences for students to learn about curriculum and the development of young children
• Course content follows the most current and relevant trends in professional practice

Recreation is important for everyone as a way to relax and keep balance in their lives. But for some with physical, cognitive, emotional and/or social limitations, recreation therapy is also a way to connect and participate with others. You can learn how to help!

Confederation College’s Recreation Therapy program will give you the skills and knowledge you’ll need to plan, implement and evaluate a wide range of leisure services for children, adolescents and adults who experience barriers to a healthy leisure lifestyle. You will learn how to work with individuals and groups of all ages to assess their needs and interests so you can encourage independent and personally fulfilling leisure lifestyles. Coursework includes therapeutic recreation, developmental psychology, program and event planning, communications for community services, administrative practices, physical activity leadership and recreation facilities.

Top Highlights

• 450 hours of field placement enhance in-class learning by providing hands-on experience
• Students receive a free membership with Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO). Graduates will be able to join TRO, a professional organization designed to support members of this growing field
• Program is offered as an accelerated program for those with a designated diploma or degree.

A career with measurable results! Marketing provides you with so many career choices, from working in product and services industries and not-for-profits to creating your own business enterprise. If you like to think outside the box, are people-oriented, enjoy planning and strategizing and are results-driven, a career in marketing could be for you.

Confederation College’s Business Administration - Marketing three-year diploma program expands on your existing knowledge from our two-year Business - Marketing program. In the third year, you will take advanced courses in digital marketing, social media and retail management, as well as have the opportunity to fully plan and execute a fundraising event. Your last semester will be dedicated to a work placement so that you get real-world experience, giving you an even bigger advantage in the job market.

Highlights

• Provides more job opportunities and career advancement opportunities than two-year program
• Four-month work placement in the final semester
• Continue building your studies for your advanced credit towards the Registered Professional Marketer (RPM) designation with the Canadian Institute of Marketing
• Continue on to a university degree through articulation agreements

If you are currently working in industry and would like to pursue your diploma, contact us for information on credits that you may be eligible to receive by participating in Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR).

The construction worker is the foundation of the structure business for private, business, and modern structure. Confederation College's Carpentry and Renovation Techniques one-year endorsement program will give you hands-on abilities alongside in-class figuring out how to give you a solid foundation in the Carpentry and Renovation fields. The structure procedure with development, security, materials, plan perusing, assessing and stonework will give you the passage level information you should be effective. Alumni of the Carpentry and Renovation Techniques program will most likely apply for craftsman assistant and work passage occupations with the numerous development and rebuilding organizations crosswise over northwestern Ontario, where you'll have the option to expand upon your abilities educated and maybe even have some expertise in specific zones. 

The development of laborer is the foundation of the structure industry for private, business, and modern structure. Confederation College's Carpentry and Renovation Techniques one-year testament program will give you hands-on abilities alongside in-class figuring out how to give you a solid foundation in the development business from outline perusing and a diagram of development materials to the audit of the structure procedure all the way. Coursework incorporates development materials and strategies, connected science, PC helped to draft (CAD), prologue to brick work and building development rehearses.
 

This three-year advanced diploma program will provide you with a strong foundation in graphic design, interactive design, web and mobile development, as well as 3D design, photography, audio/video storytelling and motion design. You will be introduced to emerging technologies, such as virtual reality, augmented reality and physical computing using industry standard software and equipment. You will learn to follow current practices and creative strategies as well as develop research and problem solving skills. Professional experience will also be gained as you work with teams and clients while exploring the business and entrepreneurial aspects of the industry.

In the final semester, you will go on a full-time professional work placement with a company or organization in your area of interest within the industry. With the support of the college and program faculty, this experience will help you launch your Interactive Media career!

Highlights

• Learn how to design and develop highly engaging interactive media experiences for a variety of media platforms such as web, mobile and virtual reality
• Gain entry level skills in several related career paths such as Graphic Design, Web Design and Development, User Experience Design, Photography and 3D Design
• Learn with highly qualified, enthusiastic instructors, dedicated to helping you gain the knowledge and skills needed to succeed
• Benefit from 24/7 access to cutting edge computers, software, equipment and production studios!
• Transfer to other college and even university programs through our articulation agreements