Campus
Duration
2 Semesters (1 Year)
Credential Awarded
Ontario College Graduate Certificate

Program and course delivery

This program is offered in Seneca's hybrid delivery format. Some coursework is online and some must be completed in person. Students will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements.

About the Program

This one-year graduate certificate will teach you how to design, test and implement databases on a variety of local or cloud operating platforms and work with Big Data. You will also learn how to create desktop or web-based database applications using object-oriented languages. In an applied capstone project, you will use industry practices and tools to design, test and implement a distributed database application. This program offers an optional work term for those who meet all academic requirements.

Skills

Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

  • analyze system requirements for applications
  • implement logical database design
  • program computer applications
  • develop database applications
  • perform basic database administration functions, including backup and recovery
  • utilize web technologies in computer applications
  • develop on-premise and cloud database solutions
  • work with Big Data
  • construct data warehousing
  • apply Agile methodologies for software development
     

Work Experience

Optional Work Term

Students meeting all academic requirements may have the opportunity to complete an optional work term(s) in a formal work environment. The work term(s) is similar in length to an academic semester and typically involves full-time work hours that may be paid or unpaid. In programs with limited work term opportunities, additional academic requirements and a passing grade on a communication assessment may be required for eligibility. Eligibility for participation does not guarantee a work position will be secured. Additional fees are required for those participating in the optional work term stream regardless of success in securing a work position.

Certificate Structure

Work-Integrated Learning Model
Year September January May
Year 1 Semester 1 Semester 2 Work Term

Your Career

Graduates of the program can explore the following career options:

  • Database developer
  • Database web programmer
  • Database analyst
  • Data administrator