Post-Diploma Certificate

At Bow Valley College, the application deadline for the Sep 2027 intake is Sep 1, 2027, while tuition is International Students: Term 1 $16,120, Term 2 $16,684, estimated total tuition..

This program is a two-term post-diploma certificate for students with prior diplomas in business, IT, engineering, or software development. It prepares individuals to work with data across industries by teaching how to manage, analyze, and interpret data sets. The program is delivered on-campus in Calgary and is open to international students.

Students study relational databases, data warehousing, data quality, visual analytics, and big data. They design real-world analytics projects to solve business problems. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on learning using IT tools and real data. Students learn to plan the full data life cycle and use data to support decision-making.

To join, applicants need a diploma in a related field and credit in Math 30-1 or Math 30-2. They must have programming experience and a laptop that meets the college's technical requirements. The program starts in September and May, with application deadlines based on the intake term.

Bow Valley College in downtown Calgary provides a student-centered, career-focused education designed for practical outcomes. Founded in 1965, the college emphasizes small classes, applied learning and strong support services, serving a diverse community with programs aligned to local and global labour needs. Its compact urban location gives students access to Calgary’s business and cultural scene while benefiting from a close-knit campus atmosphere.

Programs at Bow Valley prioritize employability through practicum placements, industry-relevant curricula and active partnerships with employers. Faculty and staff bring real-world experience to the classroom, and the college’s high graduate employment rate reflects its commitment to career-ready training. Support services, language instruction and workshops ensure students develop both technical skills and the intercultural competencies needed to succeed in multicultural workplaces.

International students will find resources to help with transition, including advising, orientation and opportunities to engage in volunteer and campus activities that build networks and professional experience. The college’s focus on affordability and transfer pathways also makes it attractive for those planning further study in Canada. If you want a practical, supportive environment with direct links to employment, Bow Valley College offers a purposeful route to skills, credentials and local industry connections.