College Certificate – Marketing

The Marketing 1-year certificate program explores the intersection of business strategy and creativity, developing core skills in marketing, communications, business development, and project management.

• Core Focus & Capstone: Blends theoretical frameworks with real-world scenarios, teaching students to implement marketing tactics that attract customers and build brand loyalty. Covers the end-to-end customer journey using both traditional and digital marketing tools and technology. Concludes with a work-integrated learning capstone project.

• Career Preparation: Prepares graduates for entry-level roles such as marketing or communications assistant, marketing coordinator, social media specialist, or event coordinator.

• Job Insights:

  • Canada: Average salary of $61,987/yr (Range: $40K – $99K) | 3,281 jobs advertised (July 2026).

  • Alberta: Average salary of $64,022/yr (Range: $41K – $98K) | 426 jobs advertised (July 2026).

Academic Background:

• Minimum Level of Education Completed: Grade 12 / High School

• Minimum GPA: 50.0%

Language Requirements:

• Minimum Language Test Scores: IELTS 6.0 | TOEFL 80.0 | PTE 53.0 | Duolingo 115

• Conditional Admission: Available by completing English courses prior to the academic program if valid test scores are not yet provided.

PGWP Ineligibility: This standalone 1-year certificate program is NOT eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). The PGWP Program enables graduates to gain valuable Canadian work experience based on fields corresponding to long-term occupational shortages.

IRCC Disclaimer: The final decision on PGWP approval rests solely with Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Students are advised to verify eligibility criteria on the official IRCC website.

General Admission Note: Program requirements serve only as a guide and do not guarantee admission. Valid language test results are required for direct admission before receiving a final offer letter.