Important Program Information
Why Choose This Program
Participants will be able to:
- Learn the Canadian IT/Cloud Computing/Big Data landscape and the legislated rules and policies that are relevant when working in Canada
- Explore the different job families and related positions in these disciplines which are available in Canada, in both the public and private sector
- Refresh and fill the gap in skills and competencies that relate to the concepts of Cloud Computing, Data Analytics and Big Data
- Integrate and apply their learning through a capstone project where they will work in groups to present design solutions and recommendations at an executive level
- Participate in placement/internship in Canadian organizations/companies to enrich the real-life experience and apply the skills learned during the bridge program
- Develop foundation and skills for certification in Cloud Computing, Big Data and Analytics (for example)
- Complete training as a student of Seneca and affiliate with various Cloud and Big Data companies in the Greater Toronto and Canada
- Get access to participate in mentoring programs and connections to leading recruitment and hiring professionals
- Attend weekday classes, so participants can utilize their weekends for other professional development and learning-life balance
Eligibility
- Be at least 18 years old and a resident of Ontario
- Have international post-secondary education (at least two years) in the field of IT, Cloud Computing, Data Analysis and have international work experience in their occupation (at least one year) or a combination of 3 years
- Have language proficiency of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) Level 7 or higher
- In addition to mentioned above, participants must be one of the following
- refugee claimant with a valid work permit
- permanent resident
- Convention refugee
- naturalized Canadian citizen
- Successfully pass the program admission test and interview
Learning Mode
Hybrid (Online and In-person)-weekday program so that participants can participate in other professional development opportunities during weekends!
Program Length
This program includes 12-16 weeks of training and placement.
- Week 1-2-Essential Communication and Essential Skills
- Week 3-6-Technical Training Related to Cloud Computing and Big Data
- Week 7-Pre-employment Training and Placement Matching
- Week-8-Completion of Capstone, Presentation, and Graduation
- Week 9-12 Mandatory Placement for real-life experience
- Week 12-16-Optional Placement for more insights and skills as per need
The sequence of the topics covered on a certain week may change however scopes and total training remain the same.
