Get on the fast track to a computer programming career.
Program Overview
The most up-to-date curriculum
Sheridan's dedicated professors are constantly working to keep the program current within a rapidly changing industry. A practical applied approach is taken with an emphasis on individual programming skills including the mobile environment, communication skills, problem solving and teamwork. Mobile computing
The applied approach is facilitated by an interactive classroom experience each student has their own personal laptop and the most current versions of industry standard computer programming software available through Sheridan. We offer a well-respected computer programming college credential that will give you many workplace options and pathways to further study. Fast-track to a career in 16 months
This program is delivered in four back-to-back semesters (14 weeks each), which means you'll graduate in just 16 months.
Career Opportunities
Sheridan's Computer Programming diploma prepares graduates for entry-level positions.
Here are some sample job titles for this program:
Computer Programmer
Computer Technician
Database Application Support
Networking Support
Technical Communication Specialist
Technical Support Analyst
Web/Mobile Web Programmer
Pathway
As a graduate of a Computer Programming diploma, you may be eligible to complete one of these Sheridan degrees through our 'Degree Completion' program: Honours Bachelor of Computer Science
Honours Bachelor of Computer Science (Mobile Computing)
Honours Bachelor of Information Sciences (Cyber Security)
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
January 2025
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road,
OAKVILLE,
Ontario (ON),
L6H 2L1, Canada
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
January 2025
Sheridan College (Ontario)
Davis Campus,
7899 McLaughlin Road,
BRAMPTON,
Ontario (ON),
L6Y 5H9, Canada
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, including these required courses:
One English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or ENG4U) plus
One Math Grade 12 (C* or U) or Math Grade 11 Functions (MCR3U) or Functions and Applications (MCF3M) (*Applicants presenting with Math MAP4C require a minimum 70%) or
Mature student status.
English Proficiency Requirements
IELTS - overall score 6.0 with no individual band below 5.5
TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and TOEFL iBT Home Edition (DI Code: 9117) - overall score 80 with no individual section below 20
iTEP Academic - overall score 3.7
PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English) online or in person - overall score 58 with no individual section below 49
Duolingo English Language Test - overall score of 105 with no individual subscore lower than 85
Cambridge English Test Exams (B2 First/C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency score) - overall Cambridge English Scale score 169 with no individual score below 162
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language) online or in person - overall score 60 with no individual section below 50
Sheridan EPA test - Listening Band - 4.0 Reading Combined Band - 4.0 Writing - CLB 7
Sheridan's ESL program EAP level - A minimum score of 70% in listening and speaking and 70% in reading and writing. General Education courses and Navigating Digital Environments (INFO) minimum required grade of 50%.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Career-focused curricula ensure 100 percent of Sheridan College’s full-time study programs feature an element of experiential learning.