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.
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This program is eligible for an entrance scholarship. Develop the skills necessary to succeed as a chef, culinary manager or entrepreneur in the Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Culinary Management) program. Through a blend of theoretical and practical education, students will gain the skills and knowledge to achieve a successful career in today’s culinary and food industry. And you’ll gain real-world experience valued by employers. | |||||
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. | |||||
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. | |||||
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The Fashion Management two-year diploma program offers a comprehensive and hands-on approach to learning about the fashion industry. By gaining knowledge in marketing, merchandising, textiles, manufacturing processes and supply chain dynamics, students will develop the skills needed to succeed in the apparel industry. The opportunity to manage an on-campus retail store and participate in a field education experience will provide valuable real-world experience. Join us at the School of Design, where you will experience a diverse, hands-on learning environment, including many engaging extracurricular opportunities. | |||||
Unlock your potential with our exciting three-year Game – Art advanced diploma program, designed to propel you into the vibrant world of video game art creation. Video games, as a leading form of artistic expression, demand a unique blend of talent, dedication and passion. Our rigorous curriculum, taught by experienced industry professionals and mentored by local game industry leaders, will equip you with the essential principles and techniques needed to excel in the field. You'll develop games for a variety of purposes, from commercial to educational, gaining hands-on experience and insights that will set you apart in the competitive gaming industry. Join us and turn your passion for gaming into a thriving career. | |||||
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. | |||||
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. | |||||
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 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. George Brown’s Jewellery programs were ranked #7 in the world by Penarth Nub News. Find out why. | |||||
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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. | |||||
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. | |||||
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. | |||||
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. | |||||
Amidst a thriving mobile entertainment and gaming industry in North America, the demand for sound designers is rising. The Sound Design & Production one-year postgraduate certificate program caters to this need by immersing you in sound creation for film, television and games. By following established industry workflows, this program will equip you with the skills to craft audio experiences that captivate. Working collaboratively with other media programs, you'll gain hands-on experience creating sound for short films, animations and games. The School of Media is ranked as one of Canada’s best film schools by both CourseCompare and Degrees & Careers. | |||||
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In the heart of Canada’s marketing capital, George Brown Polytechnic’s one-year Sport and Event Marketing graduate certificate equips students with the knowledge and skills that employers value most. This program transforms passionate learners into workplace-ready professionals through real-world learning experiences that encompass innovative practices, tools, and techniques, while leveraging our dynamic industry connections. | |||||
In the Marketing Management – Digital Media graduate certificate program, you’ll learn foundational skills employers value in digital marketing. You’ll discover how to use social, owned and paid media to communicate with your target audience by enjoying both on campus and online learning experiences. Please note: Approximately 30 per cent of the program is delivered online. This program is also offered in a fully online format (which may not be suitable for international students due to student visa requirements). Students who wish to apply for the Marketing Management – Digital Media (Online) Postgraduate program should apply to B423. | |||||
In the Marketing Management – Digital Media (Online) graduate certificate program, you’ll learn foundational skills employers value in digital marketing. You’ll discover how to use social, owned and paid media to communicate with your target audience – and do it all from the comfort of your own home. Join other Canadian students for live, online classes taught by our expert instructors. This program is part of our online postgraduate programs. Online postgraduate programs offer working professionals the flexibility of a fully online program scheduled in the evening and on weekends. Join other students across Canada in live, instructor-led classes. In just eight months of study and a four-month work term, you’ll acquire professional skills in a flexible, convenient format. Note: This program is also offered in a blended format. Please see Marketing Management – Digital Media Postgraduate program (B433) for additional details. | |||||
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The two-semester Customs and Trade graduate certificate program equips students with the knowledge and practical experience needed to launch a successful career in the customs and trade sector. Designed for postgraduate students, this real-world-focused program prepares graduates for employment in key areas of the field, including the Canada Border Services Agency, customs brokerages, customs consulting firms, and the private import/export industry. | |||||
The Human Resources Management 12-month graduate certificate program integrates business theory and practical application to highlight the importance of HR as a strategic partner in any organization. As a graduate of this program with a semester of real-world work experience, you’ll be prepared for a variety of exciting positions such as a human resources generalist or co-ordinator, recruiter, compensation analyst or learning and development co-ordinator. | |||||
With a graduate certificate in Project Management, you’ll be able to manage project scopes, changes, innovation, goal setting, project management, staffing, risk management, use project management tools and perform other tasks in careers that involve project management or as a project manager on your own. You can look forward to a rewarding career in varied positions like a junior project manager, team leader, project coordinator or project analyst. Note: This program is also offered in a fully online format. Check out the Project Management online postgraduate program (B425) for more details. | |||||
Are you a graduate of the Electrician Certificate of Qualification program? Our Honours Bachelor of Business Administration (Trades Management) degree completion program is the perfect next step for you. You’ll enter the program in semester 4 and gain skills in business administration, management, accounting, project management, leadership, communication and applied research competencies. Graduates of this program can become small-business owners or find leadership roles in trades-related fields, such as business manager, project manager, quality control manager, maintenance and trades manager or service-related manager. Watch our pre-recorded information session to learn more about this program. | |||||
The Human Resources Management 12-month online graduate certificate program integrates business theory and practical application to highlight the importance of HR as a strategic partner in any organization. As a graduate of this program with a semester of real-world work experience, you'll be prepared to apply for a variety of positions, such as a human resources generalist or coordinator, recruiter, compensation analyst, or learning and development coordinator. This program is part of our online postgraduate programs. Online postgraduate programs offer working professionals the flexibility of a fully online program scheduled in the evening and on weekends. Join other students across Canada in live, instructor-led classes. In just eight months of study and a four-month work term, you'll acquire professional skills in a flexible, convenient format. Note: This program is also offered full-time in person. Please see Human Resources Management postgraduate program (B408) for additional details. | |||||
With a postgraduate certificate in Project Management (Online), you'll be able to manage project scopes, changes, innovation, goal setting, project management, staffing, risk management, use project management tools and perform other tasks in careers that involve project management, or as a project manager on your own. You can look forward to a rewarding career in varied positions like a junior project manager, team leader, project coordinator or project analyst. This program is part of our online postgraduate programs. Online postgraduate programs offer working professionals the flexibility of a fully online program scheduled in the evening and on weekends. Join other students across Canada in live, instructor-led classes. In just eight months of study, you’ll acquire professional skills in a flexible, convenient format. Note: This program is also offered full-time in person. Please see the Project Management postgraduate program (B415) for additional details. | |||||
