Certain professions require more than a post-secondary credential before graduates can launch successful careers. For such industries, it is beneficial to attend a program that will allow you to either take the needed examinations through the offering or prepare you to take these examinations through an external organization. One such industry is fitness and health promotion.

At Centennial College, students who attend the Fitness and Health Promotion program complete their studies in two year...

Centennial College’s post-secondary food service worker program fulfills the training requirements for dietary workers established by the Ministry of Health. It prepares students to work in kitchens at hospitals, long term care facilities, seniors’ residences, colleges, schools and other institutions. A strong emphasis is on nutrition education and specialized food preparation techniques. The students learn to prepare nutritious meals that benefit the health of patients or their clients.

Game art and design is a subset of game development and is concerned with game’s artwork, such as character modeling, 2D and 3D animation, game-level designing, environment and effects, game conception and texturing. A game’s artwork has a significant impact on the entire look and feel of a game, thus ultimately becoming one of the most important factors that drive customer behaviour.

The video game industry generates multi-billion dollars as revenue annually and employs thousands of game...

A post-secondary art and design foundation studies program is a preparatory program for a college diploma or degree-level art and design program. It is designed for those high school graduates who wish to study and build careers in fine arts studio, digital animation, game design, interactive digital media, graphic design media and product and industrial design but do not fulfill the admission requirements for these courses.

Typically it is a one-year preparatory course which carefully blends...

A college program that not only offers a diploma, certificate or, in some cases, a degree but also added credentials that will enhance students’ resumes is worth your consideration. At Centennial College, due to the school’s respected reputation, many programs have relationships with essential organizations in the field. These organizations sometimes partner with Centennial College to provide students additional training or allow them certain exceptions from testing or simply offer an add...

Did you know that if you have an interest in business; have already completed an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or are a mature student (19 years or older); and possess English Grade 12 C or U, or equivalent and Mathematics Grade 11 or 12 C, M or U, or equivalent or are willing to take the Centennial College English Skills Assessment for Admission and the Centennial College Math Skills Assessment for Admission, you may have the opportunity to launch an international ca...

The duties of a marketer vary depending on the professional’s chosen path. However, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ 2014-15 Occupational Outlook Handbook, here are some of the tasks that marketing professionals perform:

• Negotiate contracts, advertising media, or products to be advertised
• Research and plan advertising campaigns
• Decide which media to advertise in, such as radio, television, print, online and billboards
• Inspect creative elements and layouts
• Organize ...

One of the most beneficial aspects of attending a post-secondary program at college level is the guarantee that before you graduate, you will have acquired a range of practical practice. At Centennial College this is facilitated through both on and off campus opportunities. In their classrooms, students from all programs enjoy simulated practice, whether through role-playing, projects or lab work. Meanwhile, outside of the classroom, students partake in field placements or co-op experiences t...

The management of culture and heritage sites is making news. Historic sites in places like Iraq and Syria are being looted — or even destroyed. These events are leaving organizations such as UNESCO sending out warnings. Recently, the Director-General of UNESCO, Irina Bokova, said: “I call on all actors to refrain from any form of destruction of cultural heritage, including religious sites. Their [acts of] intentional destruction are war crimes and a blow against … people’s identity an...

The hospitality industry offers a diverse range of careers to hospitality services graduates. They may find entry-level positions in visitor information services, safety and sanitation, accommodation booking, dining room operations, beverage services, front-office operations.

High school students interested in building careers in hospitality should know that there are two sides of hospitality operations – one, front-line work where they need to interact with people and deal with customers ...

Attending a bachelor program at college is an extremely unique experience — and not just because four-year programs are more commonly offered at universities. While the training students receive in these undertakings holds up in the workforce, it is executed very differently than the training students gain at a university. This is mainly due to a balance between theory and practical application.

One of the Bachelor programs at Centennial College is the software systems development underta...

A food service worker is responsible for providing a safe and healthy dietary environment, preparing and serving food, ensuring that food served is hygienic, safe and bacteria-free, preparing therapeutic meals in a healthcare environment, implementing cooking principles and techniques in quantity food production, adhering to departmental and industrial work standards and complying with governmental and departmental regulations related to food safety and hazard prevention.

Food service workers...

A clean, safe and hygienic healthcare facility is a competitive advantage that directly affects its bottom line. It not only results in increased satisfaction among existing patients but also becomes a reason for free word-of-mouth publicity. Not only this, it has a direct impact on the attitude and morale of hospital employees, including doctors, nurses, and administration staff.

Healthcare facilities are prone to infection as patients with various illnesses and diseases visit, in order to s...

Computer or video game art and design is all about defining the theme of a game, the way it is played and the entire experience that a player will have. Video game development stretches far beyond just the software development. Rather, it’s a unique blend of creativity and technology and involves conceptualization of story and the characters, defining their looks, attires and occupation, identifying the theme and levels of a game, choosing props, vehicles, background and rewards and recogni...

Centennial College’s one-year certification program in art and design foundation prepares you for undergraduate programs in products and industrial design, digital animation, fine arts studio, graphic design media, interactive digital media, graphic design media and game design. The program is carried out in a higher education setting, helping you gain eligibility for more advanced programs in art and design.

The program curriculum is fast-paced and helps you develop both the conceptual and...

Business is expanding beyond borders. In such a scenario, why shouldn’t you avail opportunities to work in a global marketplace? International business is becoming a common scene when more and more companies are exploring cross-border markets and tapping business opportunities. It’s become absolutely necessary for today’s professionals to understand ins and outs, and challenges and benefits of working in a global business environment.

When economic boundaries are disappearing fast, empl...

Marketers are more hands-on than business owners. They know what customers buy; how they behave; what they expect; what influences their buying decision; and what can contribute to their experience. They also understand how to price, promote and package products, so that they are frequently purchased by the customers.

Although marketing may seem an age old profession but the beauty is that the role of marketers keeps on evolving. Its progression can be attributed to the constant change in bus...

The backbone of an office is undoubtedly the administrative assistants, administrative support officers, senior secretaries and executive secretaries. While their titles differ, these professionals are all tasked with a range of responsibilities that include dealing with the public, assisting their bosses and completing office tasks to ensure everything is running smoothly. Their duties are, according to AdminJobs.ca, include: organizing and coordinating the writing and sending of information...

Looking for a quickie credential to pursue a career in financial services? Then, a financial services fundamentals program may be for you. This one-year course prepares you for entry-level employment with banks, credit unions, investment fund companies and financial planning organizations.

Program Structure

The one-year program runs through two semesters, helping you build strong fundamentals in corporate finance, professional selling and business communication. It’s an intensive program th...

If you’re one of those who can serve people with a smiling face and unswerving commitment, hospitality industry may be right up your alley. The opportunities exist in front and back-of-the-house.

The hospitality industry offers a wide range of careers to young people who are cheerful, well-groomed and can make people feel comfortable. It covers a wide range of fields, including food and beverage, bartending, kitchen operations, recreation and entertainment, accommodation, safety and sanitat...

Wondering how amazing is the operating system of your laptop or phone? And how awesome is this motion app in your smart phone that detects moments in the surrounding area? And how about that simple alarm clock app that wakes you up every morning?

Yes, every moment you are using some or other software application and making your life easier. Right from that simple reminder app that reminds you of the urgent work just when you need to do it to that software application that allow you to check y...

Did you know that some post-secondary programs not only allow you to graduate with a credential such as a diploma or an advanced diploma, but also prepares you to pursue industry standard certifications?

One such offering is Centennial College's computer networking training - Computer Systems Technology - Networking - which allows you to pursue certifications that include: Comptia A+, Net+, iNet, Cisco CCNA, Novell CNE, Microsoft Win2000 Professional and Server.

This is made possible with the...

The demand for those with the skill set needed to work in health informatics technology is growing. Careers in this area combine information technology, health care and management. As such, the training one obtains should encompass all of these areas.

Centennial College's advanced diploma Health Informatics program (officially known as Health Informatics Technology) offers students three years of training in the above-mentioned areas. As a result, graduates have the ability to design, develop...

Imagine being part of a team whose sole purpose it is to enhance the social and economic well being of people living in a diverse range of communities. As a form of social planning, this is called community development and professionals within the field work for government, voluntary organizations, corporations and international community settings. According to Prospects, the UK's official graduate careers site, some of the common tasks of these professionals include:

• identifying community sk...