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Drive strategic change with Conestoga's Information Technology Business Analysis graduate certificate.
In today's AI-powered, data-driven digital economy, business analysts play a critical role in driving digital transformation and aligning technology with organizational strategy. Conestoga's two-year Information Technology Business Analysis graduate certificate prepares you to lead and enable change, evaluate AI-enhanced solutions, solve complex business problems, and deliver measurable value across industries. This Ontario College program is ideal for professionals looking to accelerate their careers by mastering latest practices, tools, techniques, and technologies that define modern business analysis.
You'll learn to identify business needs, write detailed business and technical requirements, and manage testing processes including designing test cases, defect resolution, and coordinating user acceptance testing in agile and hybrid environments. With a strong focus on data-informed decision-making, you'll build a robust portfolio using industry-standard tools in business intelligence, process automation, project management, and change and risk management. You'll also gain skills in interpreting AI-generated insights and explore emerging technologies, with an emphasis on ethics and innovation.
As an academic member of the International Institute of Business Analysis™ (IIBA®), this program connects you to global standards, professional development resources, and a professional network that supports long-term career growth in business analysis and related fields.
What you'll learn
- Business analysis frameworks, stakeholder engagement and change leadership
- Requirements gathering and documentation, including detailed business and technical specifications
- Testing coordination in agile and hybrid environments
- Data modeling, visualization and interpreting AI-generated insights for data-informed decision-making
- Project, change and risk management fundamentals, with a focus on digital transformation
- Portfolio development using industry-standard tools in business intelligence, process automation and emerging technologies
- Innovation and ethics in AI-powered business analysis
Career pathways
- Business analyst, systems analyst, or AI business analyst
- IT project coordinator, product owner, or digital transformation specialist
- Roles in finance, healthcare, technology, government, consulting, and emerging sectors such as fintech and health informatics
- Opportunities to advance into leadership roles, including business analysis lead or change management specialist
Graduates complete the program with a portfolio of real-world projects and a pathway to IIBA® certifications, including ECBA®, CCBA®, and CBAP®, as well as other advanced credentials.
Program details
Estimated tuition & fees
Tuition and fee details for programs starting September 2026 and later will be available Spring 2026. Listed below are the tuition and fee details for the 2025-2026 academic year (September 2025 to August 2026) for your selected intake. Books and supplies may be additional.
Tuition and fee details for terms starting September 2026 and later will be available Spring 2026.
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Canadian fee details
| Description | Fall 2025 | Winter 2026 | Spring 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate Program Tuition Fee | $8159.50 | $8159.50 | $8159.50 |
| Administration Fee | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Capital Development Fee | $84.22 | $84.22 | $84.22 |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $8.16 | $8.16 | $8.16 |
| CSI Association Fee | $104.04 | $104.04 | $104.04 |
| CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee | $354.00 | - | - |
| CSI Legal Care Fee | $30.00 | - | - |
| CSI UPass Fee | $124.91 | $124.91 | $124.91 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Recreation/Athletics Fee | $71.50 | $71.50 | $71.50 |
| Student Services | $89.00 | $89.00 | $89.00 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $110.00 | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) | $75.00 | - | - |
| CSI Student Club & Society Fee (optional) | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| CSI Student Events Fee (optional) | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Term Total | $9313.83 | $8854.83 | $8854.83 |
| Year Total | $27023.49 |
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International fee details
| Description | Fall 2025 | Winter 2026 | Spring 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grad. Cert. Program Tuition | $8159.50 | $8159.50 | $8159.50 |
| Administration Fee | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Capital Development Fee | $84.22 | $84.22 | $84.22 |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $8.16 | $8.16 | $8.16 |
| CSI Association Fee | $104.04 | $104.04 | $104.04 |
| CSI College Int'l Health Insurance Plan (CIHIP) | $595.00 | - | - |
| CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee | $308.00 | - | - |
| CSI Legal Care Fee | $30.00 | - | - |
| CSI UPass Fee | $124.91 | $124.91 | $124.91 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| ISR (International Student Recovery) | $375.00 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Recreation/Athletics Fee | $71.50 | $71.50 | $71.50 |
| Student Services | $89.00 | $89.00 | $89.00 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $110.00 | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) | $75.00 | - | - |
| CSI Student Club & Society Fee (optional) | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| CSI Student Events Fee (optional) | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Term Total | $10237.83 | $9229.83 | $9229.83 |
| Year Total | $28697.49 |
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Program device & software requirements
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Delivery sequence - September 2026 - Kitchener – Doon
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