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Diploma of Computer Programming and Information Technology
- Lac La Biche, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- Hybrid
- Diploma
About the program
A two-year diploma combining software development and hardware skills.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Graduates are expected to explain core concepts in Computer Programming and Information Technology
- Apply appropriate methods to practical problems
- Communicate findings clearly
- And use discipline-relevant tools responsibly.
Career outcomes
- Computer operations support
- Software support analyst
- Computer programmer
- Further study in a Bachelor of Computer Science
Curriculum
- Twenty three-credit courses (about 60 credits). Year 1: computing
- C++ and Java
- Web programming
- Operating systems
- Networks
- Game design
- Statistics. Year 2: agile methods
- Artificial intelligence
- Cloud computing
- Cyber security
- Databases
- Hardware
- User interfaces
- Project capstone
- An elective and an optional 130-hour internship.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Alberta Grade 12 courses or equivalent: ELA 30-1 at 60% or ELA 30-2 at 70% for Addictions and Community Social Work (plus reference letters and record checks)
- ELA 30-2 plus Math 30-2 for Business
- Computer Programming
- Environmental Technologist and Kinesiology (also Biology 30 for Kinesiology).
Accepted academic background
Alberta high school (Grade 12) courses or equivalent (see Grade), Mature student route for University Studies (19+, 60% Average), Addictions and Community Social Work also need three reference letters, Criminal record check with vulnerable sector check and child intervention record check, Indigenous Art Diploma needs ELA 30-2 or the Indigenous Arts Certificate plus coordinator interview.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0 (no band below 6.0)
- TOEFL iBT 79
- TOEFL PBT 550
- Duolingo 105
- PTE Academic 54
- Cambridge C1 Advanced 180
Documents you’ll need
- Passport identification
- Academic transcripts
- Academic certificates
- English proficiency evidence where required
- Program-specific supporting documents.
How to apply
- Visit the official website. Review the admission requirements for Diploma of Computer Programming and Information Technology. Complete the application form. Submit academic transcripts
- Passport identification
- English proficiency evidence where required
- supporting documents. Pay the application fee. Submit financial evidence if required for international admission. Wait for the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $16,234 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $160 CAD |
| Deposit | $1,300 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Lac La Biche Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | University Programs |
| Department | Computer Programming and Information Technology |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Portage College scholarships or awards may be available to eligible students, Subject to published criteria. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 May 2027
182 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 15 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $16,234 CAD per year. The application fee is $160 CAD. The deposit is $1,300 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0 (no band below 6.0), TOEFL iBT 79, TOEFL PBT 550, Duolingo 105, PTE Academic 54, Cambridge C1 Advanced 180.