George Brown Polytechnic is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work and live in the community with each other.
Business, Creative Industries, and Culinary Arts
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In the 16-week Apparel Fit Technician certificate program, you’ll learn to recognize good apparel fit, identify fit problems, correct fit in ready-made garments and apply ideal fit standards across different body types and fabrics. As a student in this program, you’ll also develop your customer service skills. | |||||
The Art and Design Foundation certificate program is your gateway to mastering a diverse range of art and design disciplines in just one year. This program offers a rich blend of knowledge and hands-on skills tailored for those eager to expand their creative horizons in a dynamic studio setting. Whether you're aiming to enhance your portfolio or seeking a foundation for advanced studies, this program invites you to unleash your potential in an environment that celebrates innovation and creativity. Join us to transform your artistic passion into a professional pursuit. | |||||
The 16-week Industrial Power Sewing certificate program prepares you to work in an industrial sewing environment. After completing this program, you’ll be able to construct standard garments using industrial machines to a high standard. You’ll also gain experience using specialty sewing machines and pressing equipment. | |||||
The Jewellery Essentials one-year certificate program gives you the skills and techniques you need to begin a fulfilling career in the jewellery industry. Get ready to learn to solder, file, saw, polish and finish metals, including copper, brass, silver and gold. You will learn to create jewellery pieces through fabrication, computer modelling and casting techniques.
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In the three-semester Women in Fashion Technology certificate program, you’ll gain the skills to become a machine operator in the digital fashion technology fields of knitting, embroidery, dye sublimation and laser cutting. | |||||
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Commercial Dance (P106) is a one-year certificate program that will train you to become a triple-threat performer, ready for your turn in the spotlight as a commercial dancer. This program is offered in partnership with Jörgen Dance. | |||||
George Brown’s Dance Performance Preparation program is an exciting one-year certificate that sets the stage for a fulfilling future in dance. Our program will help elevate your technical and performance prowess, whether you want to continue studying dance or launch a career in the dance industry. This program is offered in partnership with Jörgen Dance. | |||||
The Media Foundation one-year certificate program allows you to explore various media career options while developing the skills to succeed in diploma and advanced diploma media programs. You’ll explore photography and image manipulation, storytelling, audio production, interactive media and visual storytelling techniques. | |||||
Develop a range of skills to create compelling and persuasive content with the Social Media Foundations – Content Creation program. Prepare for exciting career paths as an influencer, social media marketing consultant and more. The School of Media is ranked as one of Canada’s best film schools by both CourseCompare and Degrees & Careers. | |||||
Theatre Arts – Preparation is a dynamic one-year certificate program, specifically designed for students who require the basic skills for entry into theatre and media programs. Disclaimer: This program has expectations of professionalism, group work, intimacy between actors, whispering, consensual touching, combat training, expressions of physicality, deep exploration of self, personal-psychological examination, conflict and successful failure. This program is meant to train a student to be a professional actor, which includes all of these aspects listed here. | |||||
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Prepare for your baker or pastry chef career with the one-year Baking and Pastry Foundations certificate program – study in downtown Toronto, surrounded by top restaurants, bakeries and hotels. | |||||
This is the place for discovering unmatched opportunities for exceptional graduates. The Cook Apprenticeship program is an excellent option if you want hands-on learning, lots of flexibility and the freedom to earn while you learn. | |||||
Get ready for a career as a cook or a chef with the one-year Culinary Skills certificate program. Learn the fundamentals of food preparation from professional chefs, explore a wide range of ingredients and discover the world of food culture. | |||||
Whether you want to launch your career in the hospitality and tourism industry, lay the foundation for further study, or build skills for the Canadian workplace, the Hospitality Services program is for you. Get a solid overview of the industry and develop the skills needed to provide exceptional service to global hospitality and tourism customers with this one-year certificate program. | |||||
