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The Computing Science Certificate helps you build your computer literacy, and gain a solid foundation in applied and academic computer programming and computing science. The program includes courses in Python and C++ programming, and using Raspberry Pi. Upon graduation, you'll be prepared to work in software development, programming, and information security analysis. 

Computing Science Certificate

Douglas College

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1. High school graduation or equivalent or

    - One course short of B.C. secondary school graduation
    - 19 years old by the end of the first month of the first semester of attendance
    - 17 years old on the first day of the first semester of attendance and has not been in school for at least one year
    - Completion of a certificate or equivalent from a special needs program and has been in school for 12 years

2. English 12 (C) or equivalent*

3. Pre-calculus 12 (B) or equivalent 


*Note: based on both the course grade and provincial literacy assessment


Academic Admission Requirement

1. If you are missing any of the requirements for admission and/or for course registration, Douglas College offers academic upgrading courses to help you get started. 

2. If you are requesting transfer credit from other institutions or transferring to another institution, you can use BC Transfer Guide to check for course transferability. 


Admission Advice

Admissions to open-enrollment programs are offered on a first-qualified, first-admitted basis. Students are encouraged to apply early.

- September intake- applications typically open in early October of the previous year until late August / early September.
- January intake- applications typically open in early February of the previous year until late December / early January.
- May intake- applications typically open in early June of the previous year until late April / early May.

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Computing Science Certificate

Douglas College

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