Key Details
Program Start Dates
January 2025
March 2025
May 2025
July 2025
September 2025
Please visit Ontario College Application Service to learn more about start dates.
Credential
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Program Duration
3 Semesters / 1 YearProgram Contacts
Program Coordinator / Professor
Program Overview
Unleash your creativity as a multi-platform developer
This intensive program will enable you to become a highly skilled software developer capable of transforming ideas into effective multi-platform software solutions. You will become a robust and valuable professional skilled in multi-platform software development, ensuring your applications are highly adaptable and have a broad reach. Unlike traditional programs, our curriculum does not focus on native development. Instead, it emphasizes multi-platform techniques, equipping you with the tools and technologies to craft standout applications that thrive across various platforms.
Becoming a great software developer is more than just learning how to code – we’ll take pride in helping you improve your ability to manage time effectively, organize ideas, diagnose, troubleshoot problems, and communicate effectively.
As a grad from this program, you’ll be familiar with the latest software development and cloud technologies.
Program Highlights
Program highlights
- Delivered with a series of condensed seven-week courses
- Learn the skills necessary to become a highly skilled software developer who can transform their ideas into practical solutions
- Experience a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical skills tailored to meet the current job market demands
- A hands-on, seven-week work-integrated learning experience in the final semester, consisting of a practical placement or a comprehensive capstone project
Admissions
Admission requirements
Applicants must be graduates of a diploma, advanced diploma, or degree program from an Ontario College or equivalent.
OR
Applicant must possess five years of work experience in a related field (or combination of education and work experience) as judged by the college to be equivalent. Applicants must submit a resume detailing their related experience and a cover letter outlining their competencies and preparedness for the program (any and all post-secondary transcripts must still be submitted).
International Student Admissions
Are you an international student? Learn more about additional requirements.
Learn moreAdditional admission requirements
Recommendations
Highly recommended:
- Proficiency in programming
Students who do not possess any foundational programming skills will find this program very challenging
Program Delivery
Program delivery
2025-2026
Fall term start
SEMESTER 1: Fall 2025
SEMESTER 2: Winter 2026
SEMESTER 3: Spring 2026
November term start
SEMESTER 1: November 2025
SEMESTER 2: March 2026
SEMESTER 3: July 2026
Winter term start
SEMESTER 1: Winter 2026
SEMESTER 2: Spring 2026
SEMESTER 3: Fall 2026
March term start
SEMESTER 1: March 2026
SEMESTER 2: July 2026
SEMESTER 3: November 2026
Spring term start
SEMESTER 1: Spring 2026
SEMESTER 2: Fall 2026
SEMESTER 3: Winter 2027
July term start
SEMESTER 1: July 2026
SEMESTER 2: November 2026
SEMESTER 3: March 2027
Please note that courses may vary in the order they are offered depending on when you start the program. The sequence listed is based on a September 2025 intake. For more information about this sequence, please email the program coordinator.
Program of Study
Program of study for September intake of 2025-26 Academic Year
Semester 1 | Credits | |
---|---|---|
First 7-week block – SEP/OCT | ||
CMP 1970 | Intro to Software Development | 1 |
STY 1958 | AI Coding Techniques | 1 |
PRM 1024 | Software Project Management | 3 |
CMP 8080 | Backend Technologies | 3 |
CMP 1991 | Frontend Frameworks | 3 |
Second 7-week block – NOV/DEC | ||
COM 1947 | Technology Career Essentials | 1 |
BTA 8020 | Business Process Management | 3 |
CMP 1979 | Modern Software Development | 3 |
CMP 1946 | Modular Development | 3 |
Credits | 21 | |
Semester 2 | ||
First 7-week block – JAN/FEB | ||
STY 6510 | Software Design Patterns | 1 |
STY 4040 | Software Product Development | 3 |
CMP 5555 | MultiPlatform Development | 3 |
ISP 1969 | Cloud Services | 3 |
Second 7-week block – MAR/APR | ||
COM 1337 | Collaborative Coding | 1 |
DBA 3306 | Data Management | 3 |
CMP 1701 | Enterprise Development | 3 |
ART 1984 | User Interface Design | 3 |
Credits | 20 | |
Semester 3 | ||
BUS 1303
or BUS 1304
| Software Development Placement
or Software Development Capstone
| 6 |
Credits | 6 | |
Total Credits | 47 |
Note:
This program consists of two 14-week semesters, and courses are offered in a condensed format in two seven-week blocks each semester. Students will take three or four courses in the first half of the semester and three or four courses in the latter half.
Courses may vary in the order they are offered depending on when you start the program. The sequence listed is based on a September 2025 intake. For more information about this sequence, please email the program coordinator.
Part-time students will be provided with a pathway to complete this program on a part-time basis.
Fees
Tuition Cost
Important Notice
Fees presented are estimates based on projections for future academic year(s) of study. Actual fees charged may differ from what is published here. A full detailed listing of all fees is available in myCambrian and updated annually no later than May 1 for the following academic year. Students in Academic Upgrading are responsible for any fees listed on their invoice each term.
Tuition and ancillary fees
Please see our fees page for the breakdown of tuition and mandatory ancillary fees by program and semester for both domestic and international students.
Books and supplies
Books and supplies may be required at the course level over and above what is estimated above. Please consult your professor/instructor for further information.
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Work-integrated learning (WIL)
Take your education beyond the classroom!
Cambrian programs blend academic learning, hands-on training, and community involvement opportunities to help you achieve your ultimate goal – your dream career. You’ll have the opportunity to apply your knowledge to real-world scenarios within and outside of the classroom through work-integrated learning. Whether it be a capstone project, co-op, practicum, preceptorship component, or placement, you’ll benefit from a practical, job-related experience before you graduate.
Learn more about previous opportunities in this program and more!
Sofvie – Students gained practical, and relevant work experience during this placement with sofvie as a data science intern. They helped analyze, develop, write, and set up training courses in Moodle for several topics. They also got experience with a team working on dashboards in Python/Flask.
Profundus Enterprises Inc. – Students gained practical, and relevant work experience during this placement as data analysts. They created dashboards and embedded them in Profundus’ core application to easily provide analytics to players (end-users + B2B API consumers) and iterate the data faster. They worked on a gamification feature set by leveraging the Funifier API and Metabase (BI Server). The dashboard capability the students worked on building was a proof of concept and pilot to guide their product roadmap for future releases.
Fieldwork and placement details – In semester three will be a seven-week, unpaid work placement or capstone to give you practical experience.
Field of Study
School of Information Technology
Play a pivotal role in shaping the digital future. By pursuing a field of study in information technology (IT), you’ll open doors to a vast variety of revolutionary careers and make your mark on society as a tech pioneer. From software development and network administration to cybersecurity and data analysis, Cambrian offers exciting programs that place you at the forefront of innovation.
Specific program pathways
College or university degree opportunities
If you are a graduate of this program, you may continue your studies at a college or university and you may receive credit(s) for your prior college education. Refer to Cambrian’s college and university agreement details for further information.
Part-time pathway
This program can be completed on a part-time basis, with the exception of the work-integrated learning (WIL) component. The WIL component must be completed on a regular/full-time schedule; however, part-time students may request to complete their WIL with a job-out arrangement or seek academic credit for the WIL via the Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) process.
Career Outcomes
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Minimum technology requirements
Success in this program requires that you come equipped with some program-specific technology requirements.
Minimum technology requirements
- A laptop you can bring to class, and a stable internet connection
- Communication: Webcam, microphone, and headphones/earbuds
- Operating System: Windows 11 or newer
- Processor: Intel-compatible 64-bit
- Memory: 16 GB (32 GB preferred)
- Storage: 512 GB SSD (256 GB available)
- Battery: 3 hours
System requirements for assistive technology
To access the widest range of assistive technology (AT), a Windows-based computer is recommended.
- Recommended OS: Windows 10 or newer
- Recommended CPU: Intel or AMD multicore processor
- Recommended RAM: 8 GB
- Recommended storage for assistive technology: 8 GB of available hard drive of solid state drive space (please note this is not the total drive size and refers specifically to available space needed for assistive technology)
- Recommended audio: Speakers or headphones for text-to-speech and microphone for speech input
While Apple computers can provide many AT options, some specialized software may not be available/compatible with this platform. Please consult with the Glenn Crombie Centre for further details.
Bring your own device (BYOD)
Cambrian College has implemented a BYOD principle to both enrich the student learning experience in and out of the classroom and to ensure flexibility!
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