Software Quality Assurance and Test Engineering
(Optional Co-op)

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Program description - May 2025

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

Code: 1447
Start: May 2025
Campus: Waterloo
Delivery: Hybrid
Length: 1 year
Credential: Ontario College Graduate Certificate

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Tuition & fees

Tuition and fee details for the 2024-2025 academic year (September to August) are listed below. Books and supplies may be additional.

Please note: Tuition and fee details for terms starting September 2025 and later will be available Spring 2025.

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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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Financial assistance

The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) is a needs-based program designed to help Ontario students cover the cost of post-secondary education. Funded by the federal and provincial governments, OSAP is intended to promote equality of opportunity for post-secondary studies through direct financial assistance for educational costs and living expenses. These interest-free loans are intended to supplement your financial resources and those of your family. The majority of students apply for loan assistance via the OSAP website. Students can also print the application booklet through the OSAP website. For more information, please visit OSAP & aid.

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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 - May 2025 - Waterloo

This delivery sequence is for the co-op option.

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