E-business managers

Web designers

Web developers and programmers

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on incorporating a human perspective into designing, researching, and creating technological interfaces. These programs include courses in design, human-computer interaction, learning, neuroscience, perception, product design, user-centred design, and usability.

Human-centred technology design

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply HTML, CSS, XML, JavaScript, graphics applications, and other authoring tools to the design, editing, and publishing (launching) of documents, images, graphics, sound, and multimedia products on the World Wide Web. These programs include courses in Internet theory; web page standards and policies; elements of web page design; user interfaces; vector tools; special effects; interactive and multimedia components; search engines; navigation; morphing; e-commerce tools; and emerging web technologies.

Web page, digital/multimedia and information resources design

To work as a financial analyst in B.C., you may choose to earn a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) designation. You can earn the designation by completing the CFA® Program and acceptable work experience requirements. 

Employment as a senior manager in financial, communications, and other business services may additionally require several years of related work experience. 

To work as an accountant in B.C., you may choose to earn the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation. Eligibility for this designation is achieved through the completion of a bachelor’s degree in any subject from a Canadian or international university and required prerequisite courses. 

Employment as a senior manager in financial, communications, and other business services may additionally require several years of related work experience. 

Senior managers - financial, communications and other business services

Computer and information systems managers

Data scientists

Cybersecurity specialists

Business systems specialists

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as an information systems specialist in B.C., you may choose to earn certification as a Certified Information Systems Auditor. Eligibility is achieved through completing examination requirements and presenting evidence of sufficient work experience.

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as an information systems specialist in B.C., you may choose to earn certification as a Certified Internal Auditor. Eligibility is achieved through a combination of education, work experience, and examination.

Information systems specialists

Database analysts and data administrators

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as a computer programmer or interactive media developer in B.C., you may choose to become certified through Canada's Association of Information Technology Professionals. Eligibility is achieved through completion of an accredited IT post-secondary program, and/or meeting work experience requirements.

Computer systems developers and programmers


Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as a software engineer in B.C., you may choose to earn certification through Canada's Association of Information Technology Professionals. Eligibility is achieved through a combination of recognized education and work experience.

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as a software engineer or designer in B.C., you must register with Engineers and Geoscientists B.C. Eligibility is achieved through graduation from an accredited program, 4 years of work experience as an Engineer-In-Training, and successful completion of the National Professional Practice Examination.

Software engineers and designers

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as a software developer or programmer in B.C., you may choose to become certified through Canada's Association of Information Technology Professionals. Eligibility is achieved through completion of an accredited IT post-secondary program, and/or meeting work experience requirements.

Software developers and programmers

Computer Science Bachelor's Degrees

Computer network and web technicians

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To practice as a user support technician in B.C., you may choose to register with Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia. Eligibility is achieved through completion of an accredited diploma program and 24 months of progressive work experience, 12 of which must be at the technologist profile or higher in a Canadian work environment.

User support technicians

Computer Science Diplomas

Web Development Diplomas

Web designers develop and create the visual presentation, layout and functionality of websites and related applications. They are responsible for ensuring that the website is easy to use, and that the information is easy to access. Web designers are employed in computer software development firms, information technology consulting firms, information technology units throughout the public and private sectors, advertising agencies or they may be self-employed.

Web developers and programmers use a variety of programming languages to design, create and modify websites. They analyze users' needs to implement content, graphics, performance, and website capacity. They may also integrate websites with other computer applications. They are employed in computer software development firms, information technology consulting firms, information technology units throughout the public and private sectors, advertising agencies or they may be self-employed.

The Digital Design and Development Diploma will give you a solid foundation in designing, developing, and creating interactive, dynamic, immersive social and online applications across various digital media platforms. You will learn to work within a team to design and develop web and mobile applications, educational products, video, and audio assets for interactive media and business applications. Upon graduation, you will have a variety of digital media skills that can lead them to various content design and development jobs with digital media production studios, advertising companies, design firms, and web and mobile app developers. Graduates may also have opportunities to be part of a team that creates games, digital animations, and dynamic content.

Digital Design and Development: Diploma

The Full-Stack Web Development Diploma offers hands-on experience, equipping you with the skills needed to work on all layers of web technology and preparing you for the many opportunities in this fast-growing and high-demand field.

Project experience with designers in a separate program enables FSWD graduates to bring a unique perspective and ability that industry requires and needs: the capacity to work effectively within a collaborative, interdisciplinary team environment.

Full-Stack Web Development (FSWD): Diploma

The Diploma in New Media Design and Web Development provides you with applied skills in the following key areas, instrumental for success in this fast-growing field:
    - Web design and development
    - Information architecture
    - User interface design and user experience
    - Graphic design and branding
    - Interactive media solutions
    - Web marketing and social media integration
    - New media communications and storytelling

New Media Design & Web Development: Diploma

The Interaction Design Diploma focuses on areas such as UX/UI design, user research, visual design, motion design, coding, branding, web/app design and working with new technologies and how to manage digital environments and workflows. You'll learn in project-based, hands-on experiential environment. Courses are taught by faculty from the local design community and apply the same programs and tools working professionals use. Prior to graduation, you'll complete an Interaction Design Capstone project, an opportunity to combine research, theory and technical skills.

Interaction Design Diploma

The Web and Graphic Design Diploma focuses on visual and online communication strategies, digital art and interactive media, web design, typography, project management and creative problem solving while you prepare promotional materials to promote yourself and other businesses. The program offers a creative learning environment that spans multiple disciplines yet still gives you the opportunity to specialize in a chosen field. Use programs like Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver and Premiere Pro along with other Adobe Creative Cloud Software.

Web and Graphic Design Diploma

The Advanced Digital Design and Development Diploma explores cutting-edge tools to take complext digital products from concept to launch. Students will build expertise in both development and design by completing a capstone project to highlight skills to support future employment. 

Advanced Digital Design and Development Diploma (NIC)

The Web and Mobile Application Development Diploma provides a broad swath of computer programming-related fields, including iOS and Android application development, web development and games development, as well as more generalized computer programming careers. You will develop a capstone project that highlight skills in design and development. 

Web and Mobile Application Development Diploma (NIC)

The ITAS Web and Mobile Development Diploma prepares students for careers in the design, coding and implementation of web and mobile software applications. The program will teach students to systematically analyze business, organization or societal needs, and then design, implement and test software and relevant information technologies to address these needs. The course includes an entrepreneurial component, and students will be able to develop customized software solutions that are tailored to a specific domain problem.

The program combines theoretical and technical education with hands-on, project-based learning. Using the most up-to-date curriculum, the program will develop student's programming skills, as well as teamwork, communication, and project management skills to satisfy industry demands for well-rounded, highly employable technology graduates.

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