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Postgraduate Certificate in Software Development and Artificial Intelligence

Trent University - Peterborough Campus

Canada,Ontario

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 23,612/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 90

Application Fee

Jan 2026

Apply Date

Canada, Ontario

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1964

Total Students: 9,000 +

Int. Students: 700 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1600 W Bank Dr, Peterborough, ON K9L 0G2, Canada

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Additional Info
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Postgraduate Certificate in Software Development and Artificial Intelligence

Program Overview

The Trent advantage

Lead the future of technology with this two-year postgraduate certificate program at Trent University’s Durham GTA campus. Gain hands-on experience in software development and artificial intelligence (AI), equipping you with the skills to innovate and excel in technology-driven industries.

Program Description

Master the art of software development and AI through an interdisciplinary curriculum that blends theoretical knowledge with practical application. This program prepares you to create and implement cutting-edge AI solutions while developing advanced programming skills.

Key Program Features

Programming Proficiency: Build expertise in languages such as Python, JavaScript, and C++ to develop complex software applications.
AI Mastery: Learn machine learning algorithms, natural language processing, and ethical AI design to solve real-world challenges.
Ethics & Innovation: Explore the broader societal implications of AI and contribute to responsible innovation.
Location Advantage: Study in Durham GTA, part of Canada’s thriving technology hub, just 40 minutes from Toronto.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma

Application Processing Days

30 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2026		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 90

Tuition Fee

CAD 23,612 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Trent University - Peterborough Campus

CAD 11,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - 6 - With No Band Less Than
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 93.0 Minimum Writing - 22.0 Minimum Speaking - 22.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be eligible for this program, you must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited university.

Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Career Experience While You Learn

Gain career experience while earning academic credit with guaranteed experiential learning during your program.
You don't have to wait until after you graduate to put your education to work. Every program includes experiential learning opportunities where you will get hands-on professional experience in your field of study.

Featured Experiences

AI Development Projects: Work on real-world applications by designing and optimizing AI systems.
Programming Challenges: Hone your skills in coding and debugging advanced software solutions.
Industry Connections: Build your network through mentorship programs, professional events, and résumé-building workshops.
PGWP Eligible: Earn your two-year postgraduate certificate while unlocking opportunities for valuable Canadian work experience through a Post-Graduation Work Permit.

Scholarships

International Scholarships & Awards

For international undergraduate students starting in January (Winter) 2025, May (Summer) 2025 or September (Fall) 2025.

Trent University has been one of the top universities in Ontario for Scholarships and Bursaries for more than 20 years. Trent's full and diverse scholarship program is designed to foster and reward academic excellence among our students. Scholarships are merit-based financial awards, typically awarded on the basis of academic excellence or a combination of academic achievement, leadership and community involvement.

Trent International Renewable Entrance Scholarships

All international undergraduate students applying to Trent are automatically considered for Trent University Entrance Scholarships that are awarded based on academic excellence. These range in value from $1,500 to $3,000 annually and are renewable over the course of your undergraduate degree.

Tier	Grade Range (Canadian Equivalent)	Scholarship Per Academic Year (in Canadian dollars)	Total Scholarship Potential (over 4 years)
1	80% - 84%	$1,500	$6,000
2	85% - 89%	$2,000	$8,000
3	90% - 94%	$2,500	$10,000
4	95% - 100%	$3,000	$12,000

Entrance Scholarship Eligibility

Students are eligible to renew their Entrance Scholarship at the same value received in their first year if they meet the conditions below.

Maintain a term average at Trent corresponding to your scholarship tier from the previous academic year. For example
- If you enter Trent with a 92% average, you’ll receive $2,500 in your first year.
- If your Trent term average is 89%, you’ll receive $2,000 for the next academic year.
- If your Trent term average is 95%, you’ll receive $3,000 for the next academic year.
Complete at least 5 credits in the preceding academic year (Fall, Winter & Summer), or have a Student Accessibility Services (SAS)-approved reduced courseload accommodation.
Register for courses as a full-time student for the upcoming academic year.
Be an international student paying international fees.

Upgrade Your International Entrance Scholarship
Students are eligible to upgrade the renewable portion of their Entrance Scholarship if they achieve a higher term average at Trent which places them in a higher tier. For example, if a student’s high school grade is 80%, this makes them eligible for a $1,500 entrance scholarship. However, if after their first year at Trent their average increases to 86%, the student would then become eligible for a $2,000 scholarship (upgraded tier) for their second year of undergraduate studies at Trent.

Students who are eligible for an upgrade will automatically receive the new Entrance Scholarship amount in their myTrent account statement by early October each academic year after the course drop deadline has passed.

How and when are Entrance Scholarship offers made?
Entrance Scholarship averages are awarded based on the Canadian equivalent of your average used for admission consideration. Students will receive the entrance scholarship amount directly in their myTrent account statement.

*Please note that all the above scholarship values, eligibility requirements, and criteria are subject to change without notice. Entrance Scholarships can be paired with Trent International’s Prestigious Renewable Scholarships. All eligible students are strongly encouraged to apply for these renewable awards to receive a larger total scholarship package.

Current International Students who started their undergraduate studies before Winter 2025 should refer to this website.

Renewable Prestigious Scholarships and Awards (Application Required)

Trent International Prestigious Scholarships and Awards are awarded to entering international students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, community service, leadership potential, and some financial need. These awards fund tuition and mandatory ancillary fees at Trent in amounts up to $34,000 per academic year, and up to $136,000 over a 4-year degree.

Eligibility:

You must be an international student paying international fees.
You must be studying in Canada on a study permit.
You must have applied to an undergraduate degree program at Trent University. Postgraduate certificates and graduate-level students are not eligible.
You must meet Trent University’s Admission requirements, including general and degree-specific requirements and the English Language Proficiency Requirements. (Please note that students do not need an admission offer to apply for the scholarships and awards).
You have a final high school average of 80% or more (Canadian Equivalent).
You will need to fulfill the conditions of your conditional offer letter and register for courses to receive the scholarship amount

Application Deadlines
The scholarship application is open year-round, with key dates highlighted below based on application deadline and their respective result declaration:

Application Deadline	Scholarship Result Declaration Date
November 17, 2024	December 16, 2024
March 2, 2025	March 31, 2025

Regardless of the scholarship result declaration date, all students will receive funds, if successful, in line with their start date.

Important Guidelines to keep in mind:
The application deadline you submit does not influence your application success probability or the scholarship amount. There are suggested application deadlines based on semester starts below:

Students starting in Winter 2025 are ineligible to apply for the prestigious scholarships after November 17th, 2024.
Summer 2025 start students are recommended to apply before November 17th to receive a decision by December 16th, as well as use their scholarship offer letter as part of their visa application.
Fall 2025 start students are recommended to apply before March 2nd to receive a decision by March 31st, as well as use their scholarship offer letter as part of their visa application.

Please note, students cannot apply for two cohorts at the same time. If their application is not successful for a cohort, they are not able to apply for the next one. Unsuccessful students will need to make an application for the 2026 academic year application cycle if their initial start date is deferred.

Student Visa For Canada

Any student who wishes to study in Canada requires a student visa. Some of the essential information for the application process is given below.

When Should I Apply?

4 to 6 months

Ideally, one should apply for the study permit at least 4 to 6 months before the commencement of your course/program.

Bank Account

No Need!

There is no need for a blocked bank account to apply for a student visa to Canada.

Duration of visa

Course Duration + 3 Months

The student visa is valid for the entire period of your course plus three months.

Time to Wait for Visa

35 Days

It takes time. It might take up to 35 days post your interview for the application process to complete and for you to finally receive your visa.

Appointment

Required

It varies from applicant to applicant, but one may have to take part in one or two visa appointments, namely a medical examination and a visa interview.

How you can apply

Application Process

An applicant can either apply online or offline by visiting a visa application centre and submitting their documents. After the analysis of your application, you might be called for an interview.

Fee

Visa Fee

The visa application fee for Canada is CAD 150.

Minimum Funds

833 CAD, 917 CAD

You require a minimum monthly amount to be deposited into your account to prove that you can sustain yourself while studying in Canada. If you are studying in Quebec, you need to have a monthly minimum of CAD 917, and if you are studying in a province except for Quebec, you need to have a minimum of CAD 833 per month.

Any other expenses

Required

You will have to pay a medical examination fee and a visa application service fee to the tune of CAD 15 if you visit a visa application centre to apply for your visa.

Medical Examination

Required

One has to undergo a series of medical examinations to be deemed fit for a student visa of Canada. The tests mostly include blood and urine tests, chest x-rays and other organ checkups.

Language Skills

Not Required

one doesn’t need to prove their language skills in applying for a Canadian Visa.

Disclaimer: The information provided about the work permit is true and complete to the best of our knowledge. All recommendations are made without any guarantee on the part of the author or the publisher. The author and the publisher, therefore, disclaim any liability in connection to and with the use of this information.

Work Permit

PGWP

Students who wish to work in Canada require a work permit to do so. A student in Canada can work part-time during the course of his studies and full-time during holidays and semester breaks and post the completion of their course/program.

Rules for getting a part-time work visa in Canada

You can also work part-time on campus at your university.

Work Permit

Duration

Your part-time work permit will be valid for as long as you have a valid study permit.

Working Hours

20 Hours/Week

As a full-time student, you can work for a maximum of 20 hours a week. However, you can work full- time during holidays and breaks.

Documents Required

List

To apply for a work permit, you will need a study permit that mentions that you are allowed to work part-time on campus.

Social Insurance Number

Study Permit

You will need a Social Insurance Number (SIN) to Service Canada. if you wish to work in Canada during the course of your studies. To apply for the same, you need a valid study permit, and you should be a full- time student at a recognized university.

You can work part-time off-campus if you are studying in the Quebec province.

Duration of Work Permit

Your part-time work permit will be valid for as long as you have a valid study permit.

Work Hours

As a full-time student, you can work for a maximum of 20 hours a week. However, you can work full- time during holidays and breaks.

Documents Required

To apply for a work permit, you will need a study permit that mentions that you are allowed to work part-time on campus.

Social Insurance Number

You will need a Social Insurance Number (SIN) to Service Canada if you wish to work in Canada during the course of your studies. To apply for the same, you need a valid study permit, and you should be a full- time student at a recognized university.

Working after completing your course

In Canada, you will need a work permit to get a full-time job in Canada after finishing your studies. You chose a work permit like the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) if you wish to stay back in Canada and work full-time.

Visit Government of Canada Website for more detail

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

The Post- Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) allows you to work for three years in Canada if you have completed a two years degree or more.

Application

how can i apply

You can either apply online or download the form and mail the application along with the required documents. Pay your fee and then wait for the decision to come.

Application Documents Required

List

To apply for the work visa, you need a degree from a recognized and accredited Canadian University along with an intention to stay and work in Canada only temporarily.

When to Apply?

One can apply for the full-time work permit in the first three months post the completion of their course during which the study permit is still valid.

How long does it take?

90 days

You will have to wait for 90 days for the decision on your work permit.

Duration

3 Years

The work permit is valid for 3 years if you have completed a two years degree program or more.

Fees

CAD 255

The fee for the work permit is CAD 255 plus the holder fee and the work permit processing fee.

Monthly Wages

CAD 1,600

An applicant is guaranteed a minimum salary of CAD 1,600 per month while working in Canada. This amount though varies on the job and the province you are working in.

Work Hours

No Limit

There is no maximum limit, and you can work for as many hours as you want on the full-time work permit.

Required Documents

List

To apply for the work visa, you will need the following documents:

Forms: IMM 5710, IMM 5476 and IMM 5475;
Graduation Proof
Proof of payment of work permit fees
Copies of your travel and identification documents, passport pages and current immigration document.

Till a decision is made on your work visa, you can continue to work full time. All you need to have is your completed degree, should have applied for the permit before the expiry of your study permit and you should be allowed to work off-campus.

Information

Disclaimer

The information provided about the work permit is true and complete to the best of our knowledge. All recommendations are made without any guarantee on the part of the author or the publisher. The author and the publisher, therefore, disclaim any liability in connection to and with the use of this information.