Top Graduate Certificate Programs in Engineering Studies

Industrial Manufacturing Processes is a post-graduate program, which is unique in Canada. It is specifically designed for international students with a mechanical or industrial engineering degree. Students will benefit from a solid exposure to applied learning, practical applications and lab work, which will complement the theory learned in their degrees programs.

Building on Confederation College’s current portfolio of advanced manufacturing and engineering programming, the Industrial Manufacturing Processes program combines theory with applied shop courses. It covers a range of industrial engineering topics with a focus on advanced manufacturing processes applicable to a wide variety of industries. Students’ knowledge and skills will improve for all stages of the production process - from selection and design, through to building, quality control and the final stages of testing a product. Students will also be exposed to fields related to a career in management, including courses on project management and occupational health and safety.... [-]

This course creates a pathway for students from a different engineering background to explore their potential to undertake postgraduate studies in engineering. Once students complete this course successfully, individual assessment is undertaken to articulate either 12, 18 or 24 credit points towards a master's course.

This course allows professionals who are currently employed, or would like to pursue employment in engineering organisations, to understand and gain advantage in securing and retaining employment.

Many working engineers and technologists do not have the time to commit to a master's course. However, the demand for management knowledge among engineers is increasing.

Knowledge and skills in technical management gained from completing this course can assist practising professionals to understand management jargon and practices and gain advantage in applying for engineering management positions.

This course allows busy professional engineers to embark on postgraduate studies while working towards creating a work–life balance before making a commitment to start a master's degree. The subjects follow an integrated approach to professional practice through compulsory professional engineering subjects and compulsory subjects relevant to a particular major. Once completed, all the subjects in this course can be credited towards a master's for a specific major.

Students who have a basic engineering undergraduate degree are able to enhance their ability and knowledge through this postgraduate course in their respective majors, enabling them to gain and hold employment in their respective engineering fields. ... [-]

Would you like to add management and leadership skills to your technical engineering knowledge base? The Graduate Certificate of Advanced Engineering (Engineering Management) gives you the ability to manage complex engineering projects, products and services and opens a wider variety of career opportunities in the workforce.

Throughout the degree, which can be studied part-time and online, you will undertake courses in management of technological risk and asset management. You will also develop the analytical skills to evaluate innovations in technology, the technological impact and how to manage technological change.... [-]

If your formal studies are behind you, and you've already gained some valuable experience working in the engineering field, the Practical Elements of Mechanical Engineering program will allow you to hone in on your already specialized skills, increasing your value and respect in the workplace.

In one short year, you'll train in the practical elements associated with your profession, such as CAD, Blueprint Reading, and Machining and Welding. You'll dig deep into CADD fundamentals, and SPC and Metrology, along with tool design, industrial pneumatics and PLCs. You'll work in state-of-the-art labs with cutting edge equipment, alongside your already well-established peers and potential colleagues. As well, you'll learn more about project management, sharpening your leadership and administrative skills. All of this will enhance your already world-class set of engineering skills.... [-]

The Department of Systems and Industrial Engineering offers a graduate-level Certificate in Systems Engineering. Systems Engineering blends engineering, systems thinking, and management topics. This certificate is a 12 credit hour program.

Systems Engineering classes are offered completely online. Instructors use a variety of state-of-the-art instructional tools that allow students to pursue the Systems Engineering certificate from anywhere they can access the Internet.

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