Which Canadian educational credentials matter for finding work?

[baba147]

Hello Everyone,

I am posting this in "Finding Work" forum because I want to look at it from job perspective.

I am not in Canada yet, but soon will be (if I get PR). I already have a 4 years Engineering degree from another country (assessed by WES to be equivalent to 4 years Canadian bachelors degree). I also have 5+ years experience in Web/Software Development. If I want to add Canadian education to my resume, which is better: Degree or Diploma?

- Degree has more worth probably, but more expensive and time-consuming to obtain
- Diploma is cheaper and faster to obtain
- What is the general opinion on online degrees/diplomas from Canadian colleges/universities?

I am just planning ahead for worst, and expecting to have hard time finding job without Canadian education (after reading stories of many other people). So I am expecting that I will have to start working towards Canadian Degree/Diploma after landing.

All of your suggestions are welcome.

Many Thanks

 

[scylla]

Degree would be preferable. The only online school I'm aware of is Athabasca. Not sure which programs are offered online out of their curriculum - but I'm sure you can easily find this info on their web site.

 

[baba147]

Degree would be preferable. The only online school I'm aware of is Athabasca. Not sure which programs are offered online out of their curriculum - but I'm sure you can easily find this info on their web site.

Yes. I am currently checking with them as well as Western University.