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ºÚÁÏÉç SCS Certificate in Computers and Information Technology

This program is currently closed for admissions.

To explore alternative programs available to you at this time, pleaseÌýcontact us.

The Certificate in Computers and Information Technology program is offered 100% online and provides a solid foundation in the concepts and techniques required for effective planning, design and development of software applications and systems, Internet technologies, applied computer knowledge and networking.

The program is designed to develop the skills necessary to assume positions in the fields of technical support, software development and software infrastructure, web development, mobile application development, database administration and system administration.

You may also be interested in theÌýºÚÁÏÉç SCS Certificate in Applied Cybersecurity.

Type:ÌýÌý Undergraduate Certificate
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Credits:Ìý Ìý30
Schedule:Ìý ÌýFull time or part time
Time:Ìý ÌýEvenings, 6-9Ìýp.m.
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Unit:Ìý ÌýTechnology and Innovation

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Career Paths


This certificate program can help prepare you for the following career paths:

  • Software Engineer/Developer
  • QA Analyst/Test Engineer
  • Web Designer/Web Developer
  • Software Support Analyst
  • Systems Administrator/Web Master
  • Computer Operations Support
  • IT Business Analyst
  • Network Administrator
  • Technical Consultant/Support
  • Database Administrator
  • Database Analyst
  • Customer Service Representative
  • Helpdesk Technician
  • Systems Engineer/Analyst
  • IT Support Analyst
  • Interface Development Engineer

Learning Outcomes


The program is designed to enable you to:

  • Apply fundamental programming techniques
  • Design data structures
  • Administer operating systems
  • Understand network protocols
  • Design secure information systems
  • Develop websites and web-based applications using page markup, style sheets, and client-side scripting
  • Design, implement, and deploy web services-based solutions

Program Courses

Computers and Information Technology (Cert.) (30 credits)

Program credit weight: 30

Program Description

The Certificate in Computers and Information Technology focuses on the development of higher-level computer qualifications. It provides a solid foundation in the concepts and techniques required for the effective planning, design, and development of software applications and systems, Internet technologies, applied computer knowledge, and networking. The program is designed to develop the skills necessary to assume positions in the fields of information technology, technical support, systems administrator, computer support consulting, and help-desk analysis.

Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.

Required Courses (30 credits)

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Course Title Credits
CCCS 280Introduction to Computer Information Systems.3

Introduction to Computer Information Systems.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

An introduction to the role of computer information systems in modern society and organizations. Topics include: current trends in information systems, decision support systems, social media, business process improvements and competitive advantage, database technology, e-business and the digital economy, knowledge management, telecommunications and networking.

CCCS 300Programming Techniques 1.3

Programming Techniques 1.

Terms offered: Summer 2025

Fundamental programming techniques, concepts, and data structures, including modularization and maintainability. Emphasis on facilitating communication and understanding between systems analysts and programmers to support decision-making.

CCCS 310Web Development.3

Web Development.

Terms offered: Summer 2025

Development of web sites and web-based applications using page markup, style sheets, and client-side scripting. Emphasis will be placed on developing pages that support current standards and accessibility requirements, as well as multimedia, cross-platform development, and site deployment.

CCCS 315Data Structures and Algorithms.3

Data Structures and Algorithms.

Terms offered: Summer 2025

Programming techniques used to implement algorithms on computers with an object oriented programming language through the careful design of data structures which support the efficient manipulation of data.

CCCS 321Operating Systems Administration.3

Operating Systems Administration.

Terms offered: Summer 2025

Operating systems such as Windows and LINUX/UNIX environments, administration of computer servers, usage of script languages in various operating systems, back up procedures and remote access, communication protocol used among different systems, managing information and system security.

CCCS 325Mobile Application Development.3

Mobile Application Development.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

Examines the limitations and technical challenges of current mobile devices and wireless communications by using up-to-date software development tools and application programming interfaces. Develop small realistic applications for mobile devices by using a standard software development environment.

CCCS 330Database Design and Business Applications Development.3

Database Design and Business Applications Development.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

Design and implement applications that make use of different database management systems. Simple and complex Structured Query Language (SQL) used in manipulation of information, data design, querying, and programming. Connectivity to different databases through programming languages to implement web applications.

CCCS 425Web Services.3

Web Services.

Terms offered: Summer 2025

Design, implementation, and deployment of web services-based solutions to solve common problems in the distributed application domain.

CCCS 431Networking Fundamentals.3

Networking Fundamentals.

Terms offered: Summer 2025

Fundamental concepts and practices of network principles, technical and managerial aspects of data communications, overview of local area and wide-area networks, network topology, network protocols, Internet/intranets, client/server communication, and file sharing.

CMIS 422Information System Security.3

Information System Security.

Terms offered: Summer 2025

Fundamental concepts relating to the design of secure information systems. Identification and assessment of security risks at the application, network, and physical levels. Use of cryptography and other techniques to provide necessary level of security.


Delivery Format and Schedule


This program is offered online.

Classes are held at the same time each week in a live virtual meeting room where students and teachers meet together to communicate with voice and video, and may include the use of other tools such as a virtual whiteboard, polls, breakout rooms etc.

Classes are generally scheduled during the week in the evening from 6 - 9 p.m. ET.


Admission Requirements
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  • Applicants must hold a CEGEP diploma (DCS, DEC or equivalent) OR
  • Applicants who do not have the normal academic background for admission but are 21 years of age and older may be admitted as mature students
  • Applicants between 18 and 21 years of age who do not have a CEGEP diploma but have at least a high school leaving certificate may be accepted into a qualifying program
  • Applicants must provide proof of English language proficiency

Online Tuition

Students who have been admitted toÌýonline programsÌýwill be subject to deregulated fees if they are studying with a residence address outside the province, as the government does not fund the University for credit activities that are followed outside Quebec. All students will have to self-declare their location of study each term inÌý. Consult the student accounts website –ÌýOnline Programs pageÌýfor more information.


International Students


This program is an Online (Distance Learning) program.

Since by definition distance learning does not require one to be in Canada, a study permit cannot be issued for this type of program, nor can one’s immigration status be changed (or renewed). For more information, please visit ÌýandÌý.


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