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Do you have a passion for software development? If so, then you know the importance of testing! This Ontario College Graduate Certificate will enhance your software development skills while deepening your strategic thinking and knowledge of software quality assurance from the point of view of an end user, a developer, and a business. You will deepen your understanding of the testing paradigms, methodologies, and tools utilized throughout modern software development processes that build and sustain high-quality software. Taught by faculty with multi-tier industry experience, you will also be exposed to a comprehensive range of modern test engineering approaches, including automated testing, cybersecurity testing, and test plan strategies. In one year, this program will prepare you to be career ready for the in-demand field of software quality assurance and test engineering. To support your success in this competitive industry, students who meet specified requirements will have an opportunity to pursue an optional 420-hour co-op work term.
Program details
Tuition & fees
Tuition and fee details for the 2024-2025 academic year (September to August) are listed below. Books and supplies may be additional.
Tuition and fee details for the 2024-2025 academic year (September to August) are listed below. Books and supplies may be additional.
2 Terms
Canadian
International
Canadian fee details (non co-op option)
| Description | Winter 2025 | Spring 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Program Tuition Fee (ACR) | $1934.50 | $1934.50 |
| Administration Fee | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| CSI Association Fee | $102.00 | $102.00 |
| CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee | $221.10 | - |
| CSI Legal Care Fee | $20.10 | - |
| CSI UPass Fee | $118.97 | $118.97 |
| eText Fee | $17.00 | - |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Student Services | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) | $70.00 | - |
| CSI Student Club & Society Fee (optional) | $4.00 | $4.00 |
| CSI Student Events Fee (optional) | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Term Total | $2779.17 | $2450.97 |
| Year Total | $5230.14 |
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International fee details (non co-op option)
| Description | Winter 2025 | Spring 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Grad. Cert. Program Tuition | $7922.00 | $7922.00 |
| Administration Fee | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| CSI Association Fee | $102.00 | $102.00 |
| CSI College Int'l Health Insurance Plan (CIHIP) | $355.10 | - |
| CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee | $221.10 | - |
| CSI Legal Care Fee | $20.10 | - |
| CSI UPass Fee | $118.97 | $118.97 |
| eText Fee | $17.00 | - |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| ISR (International Student Recovery) | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Student Services | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) | $70.00 | - |
| CSI Student Club & Society Fee (optional) | $4.00 | $4.00 |
| CSI Student Events Fee (optional) | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Term Total | $9496.77 | $8813.47 |
| Year Total | $18310.24 |
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2 Terms
Canadian
International
Canadian fee details (co-op option)
| Description | Winter 2025 | Spring 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Program Tuition Fee (ACR) | $1934.50 | $1934.50 |
| Administration Fee | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| CSI Association Fee | $102.00 | $102.00 |
| CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee | $221.10 | $108.90 |
| CSI Legal Care Fee | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| CSI UPass Fee | $118.97 | $118.97 |
| eText Fee | $17.00 | - |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Program Services Fee | - | $574.00 |
| Student Services | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) | $70.00 | - |
| CSI Student Club & Society Fee (optional) | $4.00 | $4.00 |
| CSI Student Events Fee (optional) | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Term Total | $2779.17 | $3153.97 |
| Year Total | $5933.14 |
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International fee details (co-op option)
| Description | Winter 2025 | Spring 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Grad. Cert. Program Tuition | $7922.00 | $7922.00 |
| Administration Fee | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| CSI Association Fee | $102.00 | $102.00 |
| CSI College Int'l Health Insurance Plan (CIHIP) | $355.10 | $174.90 |
| CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee | $221.10 | $108.90 |
| CSI Legal Care Fee | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| CSI UPass Fee | $118.97 | $118.97 |
| eText Fee | $17.00 | - |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| ISR (International Student Recovery) | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Program Services Fee | - | $574.00 |
| Student Services | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) | $70.00 | - |
| CSI Student Club & Society Fee (optional) | $4.00 | $4.00 |
| CSI Student Events Fee (optional) | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Term Total | $9496.77 | $9691.37 |
| Year Total | $19188.14 |
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Program device & software requirements
This program requires you to have a device that meets certain specifications. For most students, this cost is in addition to the tuition & fees listed above.
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Co-op information
- Co-op programs add value to your education. Earn money while you apply what you've learned in a real workplace environment. Visit Co-operative education for more information.
- The College cannot guarantee co-op employment. All co-op students are required to conduct an independent co-op job search in addition to the supports and services provided by the Department of Co-op Education.
- Students are responsible for their own transportation and associated costs in order to complete work term requirements. Work locations may not always be readily accessible by public transportation.
- In order for a student to participate in a WIL experience/Co-op work term, students must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
Applying to the co-op stream
- All applicants apply to the non co-op program. Students will be informed of the application deadline and process to apply for the Co-op Stream. Labour market conditions determine the number of co-op seats in optional co-op programs. Not every student who meets academic eligibility requirements will be admitted to the co-op stream.
- To be considered for admission to the co-op stream, students are required to achieve a minimum 80% session weighted average in Level 1 with no dropped or failed courses.
- International students will require work permits to utilize the co-op job board for job search and to accept employment. Students are currently experiencing longer than usual wait times for work permits. Please be advised that there will be no co-op program service fee refunds after the program withdrawal for refund date. Students that have not received their work permit and choose to remain in co-op after the program withdrawal for refund date do so at their own risk and will not be refunded. If you are concerned about receiving your work permit in time to achieve co-op employment, please discuss your situation with your co-op advisor as early as possible.
Delivery sequence - January 2025 - Waterloo
This delivery sequence is for the non co-op option.
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This delivery sequence is for the co-op option.
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