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Graduate Certificate in Blockchain Development (Co-op)
George Brown College - Casa Loma Campus, Canada
CAD 18443
Annual Tuition Fee
CAD 110
Application Fee
12 months
Duration
6.5
IELTS
88
TOEFL
60%
Min GPA
Program Overview
Looking to transition careers or fill in the gaps to gain advanced blockchain development skills?
This unique Blockchain Development program at George Brown College in Toronto focuses on designing and implementing decentralized applications by leveraging blockchain technology. The three-semester program is designed to also thoroughly cover full stack development to give potential students all the tools they need to succeed in this emerging and exciting field.
This program has been developed with the support of blockchain industry professionals and is taught in a full-time executive format of approximately 20 hours per week of study over a 26-week time period. Co-op and work integrated learning opportunities are available during the third semester of the program. It is the first certificate in blockchain offered by a Canadian college.
The skills you’ll learn include:
- Smart contracts
- Design patterns for blockchain
- Distributed applications (dApps)
- Full stack development
- Blockchain architecture, security practices, laws and regulations, and more
Your Field Education Options
During the third semester of the program, students may choose whether to apply for a Co-op position or take a Work Integrated Learning course which includes an industry-sponsored project.
To be eligible for co-op, a student must complete all Semester 1 and Semester 2 courses. As well, an overall GPA of 3.0 must be achieved.
Program Learning Outcomes
- The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Communicate essential concepts related to blockchain technology and its industry applications.
- Implement best security practices for blockchain solutions.
- Design cryptoeconomic models to solve business problems.
- Design the architecture of decentralized applications and systems.
- Develop decentralized applications leveraging blockchain technology.
- Explain the legal implications, regulations, and industry standards that are relevant to blockchain technology.
- Apply IT project management principles and best practices.
- Contribute to the field and blockchain community through various open source projects, partnerships, and community involvement.
Additional Information
Program Level Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma
College/University Processing Time 42 Days
Program Format Full-Time
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
General Admission Requirement
- IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
- TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 88 - With no score less than - 22
- PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 60 - With no score less than - 55
- DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 125.0
Academic Requirement
- Minimum Level of Education Required: Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field.
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Tuition Fee
The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.
Average Tuition Fee Per Year
18443
Tuition Fee
(CAD)
CAD 110
Application Fee
(CAD)
12000 Per year
Average Cost of Living
(CAD)
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Scholarships
New $1,500 Scholarship For International Students
International students who apply for a 2024 spring or fall semester program on or after March 27 may be eligible.
Apply to GBC for scholarship
New international students with a valid study permit and current George Brown College (GBC) international students applying for a second program may be eligible for a $1,500 one-time scholarship. This financial support is available to the following students applying to start full-time studies:
- New international students applying for a 2024 spring or fall semester program
- Current GBC students applying to start a second program in the 2024 spring or fall semester
Please be advised that the number of eligible applicants may exceed the funding for these one-time scholarships. If eligible applications exceed the funds available, scholarships will be awarded on a first-come-first-served basis based on the time of acceptance and payment.
Eligibility
The scholarship is available to international students with valid study permits starting in any 2024 spring or fall semester full-time program except English for Academic Purposes (EAP). Eligible applicants who apply on or after March 27 will automatically be considered for the scholarship.
You are eligible for a $1,500 scholarship if the following describes your study status:
I am a new international applicantYou are a new international applicant with a valid study permit who applied to GBC on or after March 27, 2024, for a May 2024 or September 2024 start.
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I am a current GBC student applying for a second programYou are a current international student at GBC with a valid study permit and have applied for another GBC program with a May 2024 or September 2024 start.
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Terms and conditionsThe following terms and conditions govern the awarding and administration of George Brown College's new international student scholarship, designed for applicants who applied for admission on or after March 27, 2024, with a valid study permit or current students taking a second (or subsequent) program at the college, within two terms of completing a first program. Eligible programs
Valid intakes
Amount of award
Method of application: No application for the scholarship is required. The scholarship is assessed upon application and awarded automatically to registered students (day 10) who meet eligibility criteria. Method of award: Funds will be awarded once and applied directly to the student’s account (tuition fee balance) after day 10 of the first semester of study.
New international applicants* with a valid study permit or letter of introduction (LOI) at the time of application who applied to a George Brown for May 2024 or September 2024 intake on or after March 27, 2024. *International fee-paying students
Not eligible: Anyone eligible for domestic fees.
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