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Polytechnic Certificate - Computer Systems Technology

Northwestern Polytechnic

Grande Prairie — Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada

Study Level
Certificate · 1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
September 2027
Tuition Fee
CAD 18,900
Application Fee
CAD 150
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

Computer professionals must have good reasoning and logical problem solving abilities, be observant, alert to detail and tenacious in pursuing problems to completion. The Computing Science programs at Northwestern Polytechnic offer students an opportunity to integrate extensive software development skills with hardware skills. Emphasis in various programs include: computer graphics and image processing, digital hardware, data communications and networking. Hardware facilities include dedicated circuit design and robotics lab, data communications, and networking lab, as well as six general access computer labs First Year (30 credits) CS1010 Introduction to Computing (3) CS1140 Introduction to Computing Science (3) CS1150 Elementary Data Structures (3) CS2000 Data Communications and Networking (3) CS2050 Network Systems, Management, and Security (3) or Approved Option (3) CS2210 Introduction to PC Hardware and Systems Configuration (3) CS2720 Formal Systems and Logic in Computing Science (3) Any 1000-level English (3) MA1200 Linear Algebra I (3) Departmentally approved Math or Computing Science course: ST1510 recommended (3)
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Field of study
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Credential
1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
CAD 18,900
Application fee
CAD 150
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
September 2027, September 2028, September 2029
Application deadline
Confirm with Eagle Link
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Grande Prairie

Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada

10726 106 Avenue

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
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About the Institution

Northwestern Polytechnic previously known as Grande Prairie Regional College (GPRC), was established in 1966 in Grande Prairie, Alberta, and includes campuses in Grande Prairie, as well as in Fairview, Alberta. Northwestern Polytechnic offers something for everyone with a variety of educational options including university transfer; diploma and certificate programs; apprenticeship and pre-employment trades training; and adult high school equivalency completion. The highly-qualified faculty, affordable tuition, small classes, personal contact and extensive scholarship and awards program offered...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.