Artificial Intelligence & Data Analytics

Postgraduate Certificate

- Durham GTA
- Winter
- 2 years (non-consecutive terms)
- PGWP Eligible: Yes (3 years)

At a glance:

Credential Postgraduate Certificate
Campus Durham GTA
Program is Offered Winter
Study Options Part time^*/Full time
^{*Part-time study with winter entry available to domestic students only.}
Length 2 years (non-consecutive terms)
PGWP Eligible Yes (3 years)
CIP Code 11.0102
OUAC Code RQD
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The Trent Advantage

Gain hands-on experience in data visualization, predictive analytics, programming, and artificial intelligence applications to prepare for a career at the intersection of AI and data.

Develop a strong foundation in artificial intelligence, computer science and information technology through practical, hands-on learning. By completing this postgraduate certificate after your undergraduate degree, you’ll gain in-demand skills in programming and software development, data science and machine learning, digital systems and enterprise information management while examining the social, philosophical and ethical implications of AI. You’ll graduate with the analytical, technical and problem-solving abilities to develop AI-powered solutions, manage complex systems and become a leader of innovation across industries.

Explore Large Language Model (LLM) processing and system design.
Study in Oshawa in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), a hub for AI innovation.
International students graduate eligible to pursue a three-year post-graduation work permit (PGWP).

Course Requirements & Registration

Required Courses By Term

This certificate program consists of the following 8.5 credits and can be completed in four non-consecutive terms.

Term 1

COIS 1020H: Programming for Computer Science
AIST COIS 1400H: Introduction to Data Science
AIST ADMN 4430H: AI Innovations in Business
COIS 2020H: Data Structures and Algorithms

Term 2

AIST 2000H: Statistical Learning 1
AIST COIS 1000H: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
AIST PHIL 3270H: Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence
AIST COIS 3550H: Applied Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
COIS 1620H: Introduction to Information Systems

Term 3

AIST 2010H: Statistical Learning 2
COIS 1010H: The Digital World
AIST COIS 3570H: LLM and Natural Language Processing
COIS 2020H: Data Structures and Algorithms

Term 4

COIS 2320H: Digital Logic
AIST COMM 3004H: Artificial Intelligence in Communication
COIS 3020H: Data Structures and Algorithms 2
COIS 2620H: Systems Analysis and Design

This postgraduate certificate is completed over 24 months in four non-consecutive terms.

Study Term 1	Break From Studies	Study Term 2	Study Term 3	Break From Studies	Study Term 4
Winter	Summer	Fall	Winter	Summer	Fall

PGC course descriptions can be found in the Academic Calendar. Course scheduling information can be found on the Undergraduate Academic Timetable.

Full-time PGC students must follow this sequence of courses by term to complete the program within four terms.

Part-time students should begin with Term 1 courses and follow the sequence as closely as possible, subject to course availability. Part-time students should email durcerts@trentu.ca for guidance on course selection.

Any student who follows an alternative course sequence may need to extend their studies to complete program requirements.

Admissions

This postgraduate certificate is available to students who hold an undergraduate degree from any accredited university.

If you have any questions about applying to this postgraduate certificate, please contact discovertrent@trentu.ca.

Career Paths

Machine Learning Engineer
Data Scientist
AI Research Scientist
Business Analyst
IT Analyst

Contact

If you have accepted an offer of admission to this postgraduate certificate program and have questions, please email durcerts@trentu.ca.

Important Information for Graduating Students

A minimum cumulative average of 60% is required to graduate from this postgraduate certificate program.

If you are entering your final term of the program and expect to complete all course requirements, you must apply to graduate. Once you’ve registered for your final courses, submit the Application to Graduate form found in myTrent under Academics > Self Service > Graduation Overview.

The deadlines to apply to graduate can be found on the Important Dates & Deadlines page. Visit the Convocation website for information about convocation ceremonies.

Trent Graduate Offer

New Trent grads qualify for direct admission to a postgraduate certificate program, and we will waive the application fee. To apply, simply send an email from your Trent University account to admissions@trentu.ca confirming which postgraduate certificate you wish to apply for, and the start term.

Students who hold an undergraduate degree from Trent University may have a maximum of 1.0 credit (two 0.5-credit courses) from their degree applied to their postgraduate certificate program. Students entering additional postgraduate certificate programs may count a maximum of 1.0 credit (two 0.5-credit courses) toward the additional postgraduate certificate program.

PGC Information for International Students

Most Trent PGCs align with the Government of Canada’s field of study requirements based on Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) codes. After completing an eligible in-person PGC that aligns with a CIP code, you may apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP).

Trent’s eligible one-year PGC programs qualify graduates for up to one year of PGWP eligibility, while eligible two-year PGC programs qualify graduates for up to three years of PGWP eligibility.

This two-year PGC program qualifies graduates for up to three years of PGWP eligibility.

Visit the Trent International website to learn more about Working in Canada as an International Student and PGWPs.