Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity

at Centennial College - Progress Campus Canada

This program introduces the learner to the highly interconnected world known as the Internet of Things (IoT) and examines how the IoT shapes every facet of our personal, professional, and social, lives. Learners will explore the entire IoT ecosystem and develop an appreciation for, and understanding of, the ethical and legal applications of this technology. It examines the various systems and processes that comprise the IoT from the electronic sensors and actuators that allow us to interact with the physical world, the network technology which allows the devices to communicate with each other, the cloud and edge computing devices that allow the IoT to function on a global scale, to the software code that ties all of the various devices together in a secure and efficient manner. Business opportunities provided by the IoT will be explored and students will have the opportunity to work with a business partner to design, develop, and install an IoT solution for a real-world problem.

Centennial College's Baking and Pastry Arts Management program will build on fundamental baking and pastry arts skills to prepare you for a management role within the baking sector. Whether it's menu design, purchasing, planning or execution, baking management is an essential skill to convert your passion into business success.

In the Baking and Pastry Arts Management courses, you'll work in baking and pastry labs, including Centennial College's one-of-a-kind commercial bakeshop as well as an on-campus cafe, restaurant and event centre. In these real-world environments, you'll hone your skills before beginning a 14-week work-integrated learning opportunity with one of the College's industry partners.

You'll graduate with important industry certifications such as Smart Serve, Safe Food Handlers and CPR, making you job-ready. Many graduates from this Baking and Pastry Arts program have secured employment within major hospitality brands in the hotel, resort and restaurant industries as well as within large-scale commercial baking companies.

The Biomedical Engineering Technology (Fast Track) program will be gainful in the event that you have a school or college gadgets foundation. Your past training will permit you direct induction into the subsequent year (third semester) of this three-year confirmation program to get a propelled recognition in two years (four semesters). 

The Biomedical Engineering Technology courses, which are encouraged through the School of Engineering Technology and Applied Science, join designing with medication. You will utilize systems and aptitudes like gadgets, PC, science, science, prescription, wellbeing, and inserted smaller scale controllers. 

The merger between the biomedical hardware industry, designing, and logical controls has seen advancements inside the medicinal services framework that require qualified experts in biomedical building. The program ceaselessly develops to mirror the consistently developing advancements in the business, redesigning its educational program to do as such.

Human Resources involves developing policies, procedures and programs to ensure an organization has an adequate number of people with the right knowledge, skills and abilities to achieve its objectives. When HR is aligned with the strategic goals and objectives of an organization, it becomes a strategic partner in the management of the organization, ensuring the best pool of talent to pioneer, compete and be at the top of its field.
 
Centennial College’s unique approach incorporates current trends in human resources, the affirmation of diversity and human rights and the promotion of positive union and management relations. You will develop expertise in all major areas of human resources such as: Human Resource Planning, Staffing, Recruitment and Selection, Training and Development, Compensation, Employee and Labour Relations,  Occupational Health and Safety, Management Accounting, and Human Resource Management Systems.
 
The program emphasizes the ability to analyze and interpret financial and accounting information for decision-making purposes. Legal issues are covered from a proactive, rather than compliance, perspective. Finally, the use of integrated human resource systems software and computer skills to manage information and support decision-making is taught.
This unique Business School program will offer you the opportunity to acquire three designations:
 

•     CHRP™ designation from the Human Resources Professionals Association
•     CIM™ designation from the Canadian Institute of Management
•     PCP™ designation from the Canadian Payroll Association

Centennial College launched its Advanced Business Management - Alcoholic Beverages program in response to the demand for savvy business people to take the reins in Canada's $40-billion wine, beer and spirits industry.

Through business courses taught by industry experts, you'll gain practical experience and insight into how the business of alcoholic beverages is managed. This Alcoholic Beverages business program will cover topics such as category and supply chain management, accounting and marketing while also highlighting the global regulatory framework and good corporate social responsibility.

Learning Outcomes

• Manage and control different aspects of an alcohol-related enterprise by accounting, finance, analytics and general business best practices;
• Plan and manage product distribution and retail systems to achieve business success, comply with legislative requirements and meet social responsibility obligations;
• Analyze local and global markets to position products using appropriate sales and marketing strategies;
• Interpret import and export regulations to determine opportunities and challenges within the business structures of the alcoholic beverages industry;
• Develop strategies to optimize product and market opportunities, including brand development and positioning;
• Conduct business in compliance with relevant national and international law, regulations, ethical standards and corporate social responsibility;
• Use human resources best practices to recruit, motivate, resolve labour relations issues and manage culturally sensitive situations;
• Act entrepreneurially by researching and operationalizing business opportunities within the alcoholic beverages industry;
• Develop strategies to assess the impact and opportunities associated with the globalization of the alcoholic beverages industry;
• Develop personal and professional development strategies and plans to enhance leadership, management skills and expertise.

The Community and Child Studies Foundations program will provide you with an academic pathway for pursuing a career in the community services or child studies field.

In this college certificate program's courses, you'll develop a thorough understanding of the personal and professional requirements of the varied careers available in community services and child studies.

While engaging you in reflective practice to facilitate professional skills development, this program will enhance your communication competence in all language strands. You'll also have the opportunity to develop academic and professional skills and attitudes that will facilitate success in your program of choice.

Upon successful completion of Community and Child Studies Foundations, you'll be well-prepared to apply to your diploma program of choice in the community and child studies areas.

Program Highlights

• Class sizes are small (under 30 students per class).
• You'll participate in eight hours of English each week.
• Opportunities will exist for career exploration in community and child studies.
• There is an intensive and engaging peer mentoring program.
• You'll learn strategies to become a master student.
• You'll earn two transfer credits to diploma programs (COMM 162/163 and GNED).

Through collaboration with industry, the Software Engineering Technology – Artificial Intelligence (AI) program will provide our students with skills in state of art design and AI application development technologies. Software is taking the planet by storm and AI-driven technologies are at the center of it. AI’s global economic impact is expected to reach trillions by 2025. AI is set to become the new database for next-generation applications.

Our Software Engineering Technology – Artificial Intelligence program aligns well with the newest technology trends in the software industry, namely “Augmented Analytics,” “AI-Driven Development,” and “Autonomous Things.” The coursework emphasizes modern software design and AI frameworks, machine learning, data visualization, big data fundamentals, natural language processing, image recognition, recommender systems, software bots, digital ethics and privacy guidelines within AI solutions.

To round out the technical focus of the curriculum, the Software Engineering Technology – Artificial Intelligence program includes two software development projects. For these real-world business applications, you put into action all the technical, systems and business skills acquired during your courses to build AI-enhanced software solutions for automating, classifying, predicting, recommending, and understanding processes and data.

Centennial College's two-year Mechanical Engineering Technician – Design program will combine strong conceptual thinking with a practical knowledge of machines and how they work. You'll learn engineering theory and develop computer-assisted drafting and computer-assisted manufacturing (CAD/CAM) skills.

The courses in this engineering diploma program will employ a project-based approach to learning. This will include working in small groups on specific projects, learning how to plan, schedule, create, design and build as a team.

You'll have the choice of continuing into a third-year Technology option and specializing in modern manufacturing and production processes.

Program Highlights

• In the Mechanical Engineering Technician – Design program you gain experience in machine shop operation, tool design and computer numerical control programming.
• Industry-current computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software instruction as AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks and Mastercam is included.
• This program uses state-of-the-art CAD/CAM equipment.
• There is a 60-40 balance between theory and practice.
• The project-driven program gives you practical experience in designing, building and testing an original piece of equipment.
• The project approach simulates actual workplace assignments.

The Energy Systems Engineering Technology program at Centennial College will focus on society's changing views of energy and the environment, which are transforming the utility and construction sectors. This advanced diploma program will present  the students with the opportunity to learn how to integrate and use modern sustainable energy technologies in a manner consistent with sub-urban environments.

The courses in this program will teach the students the fundamental skills to understand energy and its uses in modern society. This includes hands-on practice that mimics real-world scenarios. While this applied science program is challenging, it will result in a unique blend of technical, managerial and entrepreneurial skills that modern energy and sustainable building companies are seeking.

Program Highlights

• Applied research and development projects in the Energy Systems Engineering Technology program promote innovation skills.
• The technical curriculum is complemented by project management skills.
• Students will have the opportunity to work on state-of-the-art energy systems labs.
• This program prepares you to implement energy solutions for commercial and residential buildings using knowledge of energy systems, energy efficiency and renewable/distributed energy systems, design, assembly, troubleshooting, building automation systems, develop advanced control systems for energy, manufacturing process, design and heating, ventilating, air conditioning & refrigeration systems and operate power plants of various sizes.

Centennial College's Culinary Skills program is well-rounded and will take just one year to complete. This college certificate program will emphasize a culinary skills foundation while sourcing local Ontario food products and teaching the art of seasonal cooking.

From industry-leading chef faculty members, you'll learn to prepare exquisite menus and dishes inspired by global food trends and flavours. These dedicated instructors will provide you with the  hands-on training and learning experiences that will ensure you master culinary fundamentals, ingredients, food preparation and all of the other skills required to enter this exciting industry. This training will take place in culinary labs, including Centennial College's cafe, restaurant and event centre. You'll also come to understand that a career in the culinary field is fueled by passion and rewarded through skill development.

Program Highlights

• This Culinary Skills program offers you exclusive experiential learning opportunities in new state-of-the-art kitchens, bake labs, restaurant, a cafe and event centre.
• You learn from instructors who have years of industry experience.
• The hands-on practice in a range of settings ensures you are prepared for multiple facets of the industry.
• Graduates of the Culinary Skills program can transition directly into the Culinary Management diploma program.