Halifax,
NS,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Certificate in IT Programming for Internet of Things (IoT) in Halifax Canada | Nova Scotia Community College
Nova Scotia Community College
|
Halifax Canada
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
11,690
(c. USD8,406.14)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to interconnected devices that communicate, share information, and interact with each other. This network encompasses smartphones, wearable gadgets, home automation systems, vehicles, and an expanding array of internet-connected products. The foundation of this device communication lies in embedded systems programming.
As smart technologies continue flooding the market, embedded systems programming in IT is experiencing rapid growth.
This graduate certificate program teaches you how to:
Combine multiple technologies including programming languages/platforms, cloud services, operating systems, and IoT protocols
Set up, service, diagnose, and fix embedded and IoT equipment
Choose and implement suitable sensors and devices for collecting, analyzing, and transmitting live data
Safely exchange data across networks using proper communication standards and protocols
Build applications for current IoT devices with industry-standard programming languages and development tools
Create integrated embedded solutions that effectively combine various remote and distributed technologies
Career opportunities
All industries now require professionals skilled in developing, programming, and maintaining IoT devices and systems. Employment prospects exist in multiple sectors such as IT, healthcare, public utilities, transportation, and retail.
Potential job roles include: IoT device programmer, Embedded systems developer, Firmware engineer, IoT software engineer, IoT solutions specialist
IoT system architect, Smart device product manager, Software application developer, Mobile application developer
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Undergraduate degree or diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Geographic Sciences, or related field.
International students Submit your official post-secondary documents for assessment.
Copy of board-attested or direct-issued Certificate issued by All India Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), All India Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), or State Boards of Higher Secondary Education.
Copy of Statement of Marks/Mark Sheet for Grade 12. School-issued transcripts/records with marks are not acceptable.
Official transcripts You must submit your official transcript(s) for courses required for admission.
International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS Academic Test) minimum score of 6.0 on each test (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking).
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum test scores of 80 on the Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT), 60 on the Paper-Delivered Test, or 550 on the Paper-Based Test.
Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees (CanTest) average score of 4.5.
Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) minimum Level 8 on each test. Canadian Language Benchmarks Placement Test (CLBPT) is not accepted.
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) minimum Band 60.
Michigan English Test (MET) minimum score 59.
International students Submit your official post-secondary documents for assessment.
Copy of board-attested or direct-issued Certificate issued by All India Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), All India Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), or State Boards of Higher Secondary Education.
Copy of Statement of Marks/Mark Sheet for Grade 12. School-issued transcripts/records with marks are not acceptable.
Official transcripts You must submit your official transcript(s) for courses required for admission.
International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS Academic Test) minimum score of 6.0 on each test (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking).
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum test scores of 80 on the Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT), 60 on the Paper-Delivered Test, or 550 on the Paper-Based Test.
Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees (CanTest) average score of 4.5.
Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) minimum Level 8 on each test. Canadian Language Benchmarks Placement Test (CLBPT) is not accepted.
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) minimum Band 60.
Michigan English Test (MET) minimum score 59.
Tuition
CAD
11,690