Advanced Diploma in Computer Systems Technology - Networking (Fast Track) (Optional Co-op)

at Centennial College - Progress Campus Canada

The Paralegal- Court and Tribunal Agent diploma program is intended to provide students with the training required to become licensed paralegals in Ontario pursuant to the requirements of the Law Society Act. Upon completion of this program, students will gain theoretical knowledge and practical experience in the areas of law in which licensed paralegals may practice. The program emphasizes the development of written and oral advocacy skills in all areas of authorized paralegal practice,  ethics and practice management. In semester four, classroom instruction is enhanced by a field placement in a law-related setting.

In an evolving world of data overload, businesses are searching to turn opportunities into actionable results. This program will provide you with the necessary knowledge, skills, and hands-on experiences to place you at the center of where statistical analysis meets business insights.

Learn to translate the promise of big data into meaningful information using industry-leading tools and techniques. You will have broad and in-depth training in the analysis of big data, statistical and predictive modeling, data management, visualization, and data storytelling. You will learn to solve complex business problems as well as how to present complex insights efficiently and effectively.

If you aspire to create memorable experiences for dining guests and have the passion and drive to work hard to achieve results, Centennial College's Food and Beverage Management program is for you.

The Food and Beverage Management courses in this diploma program have been designed to prepare you with the job skills for success in the restaurant and foodservice industry and the leadership skills for a progressive career. This field will include everything from the large multi-unit organizations to small independent operations that add up to a $70-billion industry in Canada and more around the world.

During this two-year hospitality program, you'll learn in Centennial College's restaurant, quick service cafe and event centre before you embark on a 14-week industry work-integrated learning experience with one of the School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts' food and beverage partners.

You'll also graduate with essential industry certifications (Smart Serve, Safe Food Handlers and CPR) that will make you even more employable in the restaurant industry, which is often said to be an extension of show biz. From dynamic staff to innovative menus, a modern restaurant experience is as much about the show as it is about the perfectly prepared food and flawlessly executed service. As a Food and Beverage Management program grad, you'll play a crucial part in making it happen.

In the Office Administration - Legal program at Centennial College, you'll see the legal system unfold before your eyes.

This college business diploma program's courses will not only allow you to develop core office administration skills but will also focus on:

• Legal office environments
• Building an understanding of current issues in Canadian law
• Specialized areas of practice such as civil litigation, family law, real estate, wills and estate
• The use of specialized legal office software, with an emphasis on computer-generated document production and word processing

To round out the Office Administration - Legal training, in the final term you'll complete a five-day-per-week field placement in the last 4 weeks of the semester.  During this time, you'll have the opportunity to apply specific legal office administration skills. Among these skills will be preparation of legal documents using word processing, legal terminology, and office procedures used in law firms or corporate legal departments.

The field placement will be organized and supervised by program faculty members and College staff, who will work closely with you to help you find a placement well suited to your needs. While the placement will be unpaid, it will provide valuable resume enhancement experience.

To ensure that you choose the appropriate technology to participate in courses delivered in the Information & Communication Engineering Technology programs, please consult recommended computer specifications for the ICET academic programs here.

With training from Centennial College's Game – Programming you'll graduate with an advanced diploma and the know-how to launch a career in the game software industry.

Whether you love the classics or today's technologically advanced games, in this interactive gaming program's courses you'll participate in various phases of game development, such as:

• Game design
• Three-dimensional graphics programming
• Simulation design
• Multiplayer online game programming

This advanced diploma technology program will also focus on topics such as object-oriented software design methodologies and user-oriented interface design, software testing and QA, C#, Java, advanced graphics, web game programming, HTML5/JavaScript, Unity3D and mobile application development

To underscore the curriculum's applied focus, two software development projects will be included. These "real world" game/simulations/applications will require you to utilize all the technical and business skills acquired during your studies to build high-quality software.

Co-op Option
The co-op option in this program will provide you with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience while you complete two work terms as an employee in the field. This experience not only allows you to put classroom learning into practice, but will also provide valuable contacts for your future career.

To participate in programs with optional co-op, students will typically complete an application process in the first semester of their studies, and if academically qualified, may be admitted to the co-op program. Academically qualified students who are accepted into the program will register for the co-op preparation course as scheduled.

The General Arts and Science program helps understudies to provide full-time academic programs which will help them to build and develop their language skills in a college or university or in any field. The EAP program provides opportunities to study and enhance English in an environment that will develop academic communication skills by concentrating on skills like reading, writing, speaking and listening.  

Students enrolled in the program will get opportunities to participate in communicative activities, group work, and presentations throughout this program also students will be able to gain access to helpful resources and services likewise counseling, tutoring, and others. 

On the off chance that students are enrolled in the program, they will be placed in one of the three levels that depend on the result of the placement test. You need to need that each level will last for one semester.  The program helps to prepare students for admission to a college or any university program, and also helps to develop the academic study skills. 

In just two semesters, Centennial College's Marketing Management program will prepare you to become a marketing professional who carries out a broad range of marketing functions within business, government and not-for-profit organizations.

This Business graduate certificate program will cover marketing management along with related subjects in brand management, marketing project management, digital marketing, marketing services, integrated marketing communications, marketing research and international marketing strategy. As a result, you'll develop a solid understanding of domestic and international marketing issues.

Once you graduate, you'll be able to employ analytical, decision-making, organizational and communications skills to support the marketing activities of a wide variety of organizations. You may also continue your studies in a specialized area such as research and analytics or corporate account management.

In today's competitive marketplace, it's essential that every business develops, implements and monitors a strong marketing plan. Environmental factors such as evolving technology, societal and sustainable needs, demographic trends, regulatory changes and intense competition continue to challenge the marketing function to provide more return to an organization's various stakeholders. Understanding what customers want and providing products and services to them is the essence of marketing. This challenging graduate certificate program will give you with the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills applicable to today's workforce.

Centennial College's Mechanical Engineering Technology – Industrial (Fast-Track) program allows qualified mechanical engineering college or university graduates direct entry into Year 2 (Semester 3) of this program so they may receive their Technology advanced diploma in two years (four semesters).

This advanced diploma program's Mechanical Engineering Technology – Industrial (Fast-Track) courses will offer both engineering theory and practice, while highlighting the design and development of various mechanical devices and equipment. This will result in a thorough grounding in engineering sciences and skills, including intermediate to advanced computer-assisted design and manufacturing as used in the industry.

You'll spend about one quarter of the program on project work that will simulate workplace assignments. You'll also be required to relate classroom theory to the actual design, manufacture and testing of mechanical systems.

Program Highlights

• Through the Mechanical Engineering Technology – Industrial (Fast-Track) program's project approach, you benefit from a theory and practice balance that's approximately 60-40.
• Hands-on practice includes experience in machine shop operation, tool design and computer numerical control programming as well as industry-current software instruction in SolidWorks, Simul8, and Mastercam.
• State-of-the-art CAD/ CAM equipment is used in the courses.

The program's cutting edge mechanical engineering lab is outfitted with material properties, strength of materials, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and quality assurance testing equipment.

The Business Administration, Leadership and Management program focuses on helping students identify and develop their leadership potential in management and leadership practices through industry and competitive analysis and by helping students to become confident in decision-making; resilient and adaptable when change is required, and along with the ability to develop their personal and social responsibilities to stakeholders. 

Students will enhance their ability to manage projects, find efficiencies, identify the best hires, and leverage their financial knowledge into smart, innovative and strategic business decisions. Through experiential learning and practical assignments that will simulate real business situations, they will focus on their growth as leaders and decision-makers. Experienced and knowledgeable professors will help students fine-tune their business expertise and new essential skills.

Additional benefits will include program opportunities for experiential learning through clubs and competitions, articulation agreements with various universities, and flexible learning options such as traditional classroom settings, blended and online offerings.

Program Highlights

• Leadership and Management courses ensure you gain comprehensive, value-added knowledge of all areas of business and management.
• The use of extensive case analyses, directed research and experiential learning prepares you for a smooth transition to the workplace.
• You expand your interactive and online skills with technology-supported learning.
• Small class environments give you ample opportunities to work on team projects that will stimulate your innovative thinking.
• This Business Administration program develops your skills portfolio as you become familiar with the management practices of leading global companies and organizations.
• You learn from a team of professors with strong academic backgrounds, deep subject matter expertise and extensive business and management experience.

Centennial College's Biomedical Engineering Technology program has been designed to meet the need for qualified professionals caused by the merger between the biomedical equipment industry and the engineering and scientific disciplines. These collaborations have created beneficial innovations for both health care and society, and require the industry to meet the challenge of offering a range of quality products. Artificial organs, prostheses and medical instruments wouldn't exist without biomedical engineering.

Providing an optimum balance between theory and hands-on labs, this engineering program will cover various principles in the design of medical equipment, rehabilitation and health improvement devices. Among them will be:

• Electronics
• Microcontrollers
• Computers
• Engineering
• Chemical
• Biology
• Medicine