Post-Diploma Certificate

• Admission Requirements

  • GPA of 2.5 in a previously earned and related diploma or degree.

  • Meet the English Language Proficiency Requirement.

  Please Note:

  • Students may not receive advance credit/standing based on credits considered as part of the admission requirement.

  • Up to 12 students can be enrolled each year on a first qualified, first admitted basis.

• Tuition & Fees

  • Tuition: $5,635 / Fees: $1,370 / Books & Supplies: $2,000

  Please refer to the current Fee Schedule for complete details.

  *Please note that international students pay 3.5 times the domestic tuition amount. These fees are provided as estimates only for the purposes of budgeting. All students should refer to the Fee Schedule for the most accurate information and all fees are subject to change.*

  Tuition, Fees & Payments

  Scholarships & Student Awards

  Olds College of Agriculture & Technology offers over 450 awards, valued at $500,000+ in scholarships, bursaries and prizes. Thanks to our industry partners, alumni, and friends of Olds College we are fortunate to offer a generous student awards program to students.

  For additional information on scholarships, bursaries and prizes at Olds College, visit Scholarships & Awards.

  Entrance Awards Available!

  Entrance awards range from $250 - $1,500 for students applying for the upcoming academic year and have paid the tuition deposit by the deadline.

  Awards are selected randomly from those that have applied and qualify based on the criteria.

  Award will be applied as a tuition credit to the student's account after the add/drop course deadline, confirming full-time attendance. Not all that apply will receive an entrance award.

  Student Funding

  For information on how to apply for government student loans, financial aid or for help with financial planning, visit our Student Funding page.

• Courses

  • Students will be contacted by a Student Advisor approximately one month prior to the start date of the program to select courses.

  • Students will select suitable courses based on availability.

  • Course selections will normally be from one area of specialization, however applicable courses from other areas of study may be considered.

  Academic Calendar: View Courses

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can I take this program over 2 years?

  No, this program is to be completed in two consecutive terms.

• What can I do with this program?

  This program is intended to supplement and enhance your previous education, and provide more employable skills for specific sectors.

• Can I take more then one major?

  No, due to the structure and delivery of this program students are not able to complete more than one major of this Post-Diploma Certificate.

• Can I transfer from this program to another program at Olds College?

  Yes, courses from the Post-Diploma Program may be applied towards other programs at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology. For information regarding admission to other programs please see the Office of the Registrar.

• Does this program qualify for Alberta Student Aid (student loans) and Olds College scholarships and bursaries?

  Yes. Learn More

• Can I transfer credits from another institution to this program?

  No. Credits from this program cannot be transferred.

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