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Question, about Express Entry and Level of Education

armani18J

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Hi Guys,

I tried to search a bit but I couldn't find a thread with a definitive answer to my question. I found a few that relates a bit, but not straightforward so I figured I'd give it a try.

Here is my level of education:
  • Bachelors Degree in Computer Science (received in a Canadian Institution)
  • also, I received my MSCA (Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate) Certification.


Now, with the MSCA I received this while I was in Canada but it was when I was already outside of University (after my first degree). I didn't undergo any formal classroom training/education for it, other than work experience and studying myself. My question now is:

With these two levels of education, I'm I able to select the following in Express Entry:

Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees. One must be for a program of three or more years

or, do I have to stick with:

Bachelor's degree OR a three or more year program at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute

because I didn't undergo formal educationally training to receive the certification?
 

PSIL

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Bachelors will carry more weight than certificate(s).
 

armani18J

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Thank everyone for the info.