Understand your credential options

Georgian offers credentials for different levels of study, career goals and stage of your education. Understand the differences between certificates, diplomas, degrees and graduate certificates to see which option best fits where you are and where you want to go.

Certificate

Ontario College Certificate

Typically 1 year

Build foundational knowledge and practical skills in a focused area of study. Certificate programs can prepare you for entry-level employment, help you develop skills for a specific field or provide a foundation for further postsecondary study.

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Graduate Certificate

Ontario College Graduate Certificate

Typically 1 years

Build specialized knowledge and skills on top of a previous college or university education. Graduate certificates can help you deepen your expertise, respond to change industry needs or take your career in a new direction.

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Diploma

Ontario College Diploma

Typically 2 years

Develop career-focused knowledge and practical skills through a combination of classroom and applied learning. Diploma programs prepare you to enter your field with a strong foundation and can also create opportunities for further education.

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Advanced Diploma

Ontario College Advanced Diploma

Typically 3 years

Build more advanced knowledge and specialized skills in your field. With greater depth of study, advanced diploma programs prepare you for careers that require a broader range of technical, professional or applied skills.

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Degree

Honours Bachelor’s Degree

Typically 4 years

Develop in-depth knowledge while building advanced critical thinking, research and professional skills. Georgian degrees combine academic study with applied learning to prepare you for professional careers and opportunities for further education.

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Apprenticeship

On-the-job and in-school training

Length varies

Train for a skilled trade through a combination of paid workplace experience and in-school learning. Apprenticeships let you develop your skills on the job with an employer or sponsor while completing the technical training required for your trade.

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See where your education can take you

Your first credential doesn’t have to be your last. Georgian offers opportunities to build on previous education, transfer credits and continue your studies through pathways within Georgian and other institutions.

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