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Ontario College Graduate Certificate vs College Diploma

rythy

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Oct 17, 2019
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Hi,

I have some confusion what is the difference between these two and which one is better if taking a 2 year course?
I have done BBA and MSCiT via distance learning (Sikkim Manipal University)

Which credential between these two will be better and have more value?

For example Lambton awards Ontario College Graduate Certificate

https://www.lambtoncollege.ca/custom/LambtonApps/Programs/International.aspx?id=2147527708&location=Mississauga

While Seneca awards Ontario College Diploma

https://www.senecacollege.ca/programs/fulltime/CPP/courses.html#pre-content_menu


Also there are some others like Ontario College Advanced Diploma

https://www.centennialcollege.ca/programs-courses/full-time/software-engineering-technology-fast-track/

https://appliedtechnology.humber.ca/programs/information-technology-solutions.html


So confused which one I should be taking. Can someone help?
 

rythy

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Oct 17, 2019
30
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And as I have done BBA and MSCIT already (although via distance learning) whether the above courses are right?
Or chances for visa will be reduced.

I am not able to find many masters or post graduate courses in these disciplines for 2 years term (Web development and full stack developers or similar). Can someone suggest which should be the right course for me?
 

Vycanis

Star Member
Mar 19, 2018
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Hello

I'm somehow in the same confusion. However, I know a little that might help you.

Ontario College Diploma - This is a post-high school diploma means you can take admission in it after 12th grade it's two years or four semesters.
Ontario College Advanced Diploma - If you further study two more semesters (1 year) after Ontario College Diploma, you will be awarded Ontario College Advanced Diploma. If you study two more semesters (1 year) after Ontario College Advanced Diploma you will be awarded Bachelor's Degree.
Ontario College Graduate Certificate - If I understand correctly, Graduate Certificate are for those who already hold a Bachelors degree and wanted to specialize in another field now. I read on the internet that the Ontario certificate is a Bachelors level certification while Post Graduation Certificate is a Master level Diploma.

I've done BSc accounting and I applied for the study permit with College Diploma and my visa applications were refused twice. Now, I'm confused should I choose an Ontario Graduate Certificate in Accounting from Humber or go to some other college for PGD. As Humber doesn't have PGD programs but only Graduate Certificate which I'm not sure is equal to PGD or not.

Hope this will help you. Thanks
 

rythy

Full Member
Oct 17, 2019
30
4
Hello

I'm somehow in the same confusion. However, I know a little that might help you.

Ontario College Diploma - This is a post-high school diploma means you can take admission in it after 12th grade it's two years or four semesters.
Ontario College Advanced Diploma - If you further study two more semesters (1 year) after Ontario College Diploma, you will be awarded Ontario College Advanced Diploma. If you study two more semesters (1 year) after Ontario College Advanced Diploma you will be awarded Bachelor's Degree.
Ontario College Graduate Certificate - If I understand correctly, Graduate Certificate are for those who already hold a Bachelors degree and wanted to specialize in another field now. I read on the internet that the Ontario certificate is a Bachelors level certification while Post Graduation Certificate is a Master level Diploma.

I've done BSc accounting and I applied for the study permit with College Diploma and my visa applications were refused twice. Now, I'm confused should I choose an Ontario Graduate Certificate in Accounting from Humber or go to some other college for PGD. As Humber doesn't have PGD programs but only Graduate Certificate which I'm not sure is equal to PGD or not.

Hope this will help you. Thanks

Hi, thank you.
Yes, I also see that Ontario College Graduate Certificate needs bachelor's degree and someone mentioned it is a PG program.
For you as you have already done graduation it will be better then to opt for Graduate certificate or advance diploma instead of Diploma.
Did you ordered GCMS notes? What was the reason?
Also did you apply via SDS stream?