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The Registered Practical Nurse – Operating Room Perioperative Nursing Program prepares RPNs with the foundational theoretical and technical skills needed to work within their scope of practice in a perioperative setting. This program includes a theory and clinical practicum component.

The one-semester Personal Support Worker Pathway to Practical Nursing program prepares Personal Support Worker (PSW) graduates for entry into the Practical Nursing (PN) program. This full-time program focuses on strengthening the academic skills required by the PN program.

Registered Nurse – Operating Room Perioperative Nursing (Postgraduate S414) is a graduate certificate program for Registered Nurses. In one semester, graduates will have learned the necessary skills required to work collaboratively in surgical settings. This program includes both a theory and clinical practice component.

The Registered Nurse – Critical Care Nursing Program is a one-semester graduate certificate program that prepares Registered Nurses to transition to critical care settings to provide safe, competent care to critically ill individuals and their families.

The one-semester Registered Nurse – Perinatal Intensive Care Nursing (Postgraduate S404) program prepares Registered Nurses to provide care for critically ill newborns and their families in an intensive care setting.

The RPN Bridge to BScN two-semester bridging program prepares Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) to transition into Trent University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) Degree Program offered on-site at George Brown.

The Personal Support Worker (PSW) program will teach you the skills required to provide or assist with personal care for the elderly, the chronically ill and persons with accessibility challenges. These patients may live in the community, in long-term care facilities or in select ambulatory care settings.

Classes for this two-semester program are held at our state-of-the-art Daphne Cockwell Centre for Health Sciences at Waterfront Campus and are scheduled between 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. from Monday to Saturday. Students can expect to participate in unpaid faculty-supervised clinical practicums that take place in various settings across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Shift hours may vary between day and/or evenings depending upon the practice setting and may start as early as 6:30 a.m.

The Dental Assisting program provides the education required to work as a certified dental assistant (Levels I and II). As a student in this program, you will develop the skills, technical knowledge and clinical experience necessary to work in a professional, ethical and collaborative manner in a variety of settings.

The Dental Office Administration program will teach you the administrative skills and clinical knowledge needed to work effectively in a dental practice. You’ll also get ample hands-on experience off-site with a dental partner, so you’ll be ready to work upon graduation.

The Restorative Dental Hygiene (Postgraduate) program is open to registered dental hygienists who have a minimum of one year of work experience. Students will learn how to perform advanced restorative procedures and preventive measures. Those interested in advancing their skill set and expanding their scope of clinical practice should consider this program.

Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas is a one-year program that will prepare you for admission to a variety of Health Sciences certificate and diploma programs, including our Practical Nursing (S121) program. You’ll take courses in biology, chemistry, applied math, communications, career readiness preparation and general electives. You’ll also benefit from the support of a pathway specialist who will help you navigate college and create a realistic action plan for the next steps in your education. 

Please Note: If you’re interested in pursuing a three-year advanced diploma or four-year degree program at the college or university level, you should apply to our Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees (A108) program.

Academic Upgrading (A751) is a tuition-free program designed to reduce barriers to accessing and succeeding in post-secondary education. If you're a mature student who hasn't completed grade 12 and wants to obtain a certificate, diploma, or degree, then this program is for you.

Through a personalized assessment, we'll identify your strengths and areas for growth. You'll then participate in targeted learning activities to enhance your skills, which may include reading, writing, math, and/or science. We also offer individual counselling supports, along with academic and career advising.

With multiple intakes throughout the year and options for full-time or part-time study, our program is tailored to accommodate your personal needs. You'll need to complete a reading and writing assessment to make sure the program is the right fit for you and that you receive the proper placement.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants will have the choice between courses offered in-person and online, subject to availability. Registered students who are regularly attending the program may be eligible to receive a transportation subsidy, a netbook, and/or monthly Internet device.

George Brown Polytechnic's Early Childhood (EC) Management Certificate (Post-Diploma) is a certificate program designed to prepare supervisors and directors for their roles and responsibilities in childcare programs, family childcare, preschools, nursery schools, family drop-in centres, family literacy programs and early intervention services. This program will also prepare you for management and leadership in the integrated early childhood system that is emerging in Ontario.

George Brown Polytechnic's Child Development Practitioner (CDP) program is designed for those already working in the field of Early Childhood who wish to pursue formal studies and receive certification as a Child Development Practitioner. As a CDP apprentice, you will be required to take 23 modules of in-school training on a part-time basis in the evenings. This training is currently being offered in a hybrid format - both in-person and online.

The English for Academic Pathways at George Brown Polytechnic (R903) helps you build the English language proficiency needed for success in full-time post-secondary study in Canada.

This flexible program helps you meet the English language requirements for admission to George Brown Polytechnic's full-time certificate, diploma, advanced diploma, post-graduate and Bachelor’s degree programs.

The Autism and Behavioural Science (Postgraduate) program focuses on autism spectrum disorders and therapies, mainly applied behaviour analysis (ABA), with a primary application for children and adolescents. You will gain practical experience working with treatment teams.

With more businesses putting their data into the cloud, the ability to ensure confidentiality, integrity and availability of digital assets is vital to their success and survival. Cyber security professionals are critical in protecting business assets in all areas of our economy, and we created the Cyber Security one-year graduate certificate program to meet the high demand for cyber security and related IT security professionals across multiple sectors – including consulting services, finance and health care.

To keep pace with the rapid advancement in technology and trends, today’s cyber security professionals must be proficient in traditional networking and cloud-based technologies while possessing strong communication skills. They must also be up to date with security trends and practices, the legal landscape and ethical hacking. This program will give you the knowledge you need to succeed in this exciting field.

The two-semester Digital Product Management program equips you with essential skills for managing and analyzing digital products through interdisciplinary approaches. You'll gain expertise in leading digital product development, conducting market research, defining product requirements, and engaging in strategic analysis throughout a product’s life cycle.

As digital transformation reshapes business operations and innovation, this program prepares you to drive success in this dynamic and growing field.

The one-year Cloud Computing Technologies graduate certificate program will give you a broad, in-depth technical base through system and network administration courses, cloud productivity tools and cloud computing design and security. You’ll learn by using the leading cloud providers, like Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure and Amazon AWS. By the end of this program, you’ll be armed with the practical skills and experience you need to succeed as a cloud-computing pro.

If you apply to the May 2025/26 intake for this program, you will start in May 2026.

In our innovative Applied A.I. Solutions Development one-year graduate certificate program, you’ll immerse yourself in a cross-disciplinary blend of computer science, mathematics and business, equipping you with the expertise to craft solutions across industries using artificial intelligence (A.I.), machine learning, deep learning and data science/analytics.

This unique program merges computer science, math and business with a design-thinking approach to produce machine-learning/deep-learning models and intuitive dashboards to communicate results and findings. As a student, you’ll also receive comprehensive training in tailoring your presentations to target audiences, including technical experts, business stakeholders and potential investors.

If you apply to the May 2025/26 intake for this program, you will start in May 2026.

The one-year Information Systems Business Analysis graduate certificate program answers the urgent need for professionals who can help bridge the gap between business and information technology functions within an organization. As a proud Academic Member of the International Institute of Business Analysis, we’ll prepare you to write the Entry Certificate in Business Analysis™.

If you’re an IT or business professional wanting to enter a business analyst role or a practitioner who wants to enhance your skill set with formal education, this intensive program is for you.

The Mobile Application Development and Strategy one-year graduate certificate program will equip you with a wide variety of skills related to developing, testing and deploying apps for iOS and Android devices.

If you apply to the May 2024/25 intake for this program, you will start in May 2025.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 (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.

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.