History
Since 1966, Centennial College has been setting students up for success. It's been over 50 years, and in that time, a share of students become proud Centennial alumni. The meaning of success is different for every person, but all of them share the common theme of working to towards a goal, with the college supporting them every step of the way.
Education
Our mission is to educate students for career success. We make every decision to support the career and personal development of our learners. Our curriculum, teaching and services also demonstrate that we value the diverse profiles of our learners.
Research
Research at Centennial is focused on providing practical solutions to industry and community challenges. We take advantage of our faculty’s expertise and our students’ skills to innovate, solve problems, and advance the research and development goals of our partners. Through this approach, we are able to contribute to economic and social development, keep our academic programming up-to-date and relevant, and provide meaningful experiential learning opportunities to our students.
Career
The Career Services and Co-operative Education Department connects employers and job seekers with the right tools and services, in order to promote industry growth and career success.
The Career Services team gives students and graduates the confidence and tools for career success, from the first semester to beyond graduation. We put every effort into ensuring students have access to the resources they need to launch or jump start their career.
Distance Learning Courses
- Advanced Diploma Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering Technology
- Advanced Diploma Architectural Technology
- Advanced Diploma Architectural Technology (Fast-Track)
- Advanced Diploma Biomedical Engineering Technology (Fast Track)
- Advanced Diploma Biomedical Engineering Technology (Optional Co-op)
- Certificate Computer Repair and Maintenance
- Advanced Diploma Electrical Engineering Technology (Optional Co-op)
- Advanced Diploma Electrical Engineering Technology - Fast-Track
- Certificate Electrical Techniques
- Advanced Diploma Electronics Engineering Technology
- Advanced Diploma Electronics Engineering Technology (Fast-Track)
- Advanced Diploma Energy Systems Engineering Technology
- Advanced Diploma Energy Systems Engineering Technology (Fast-Track)
- Diploma Environmental Technician
- Advanced Diploma Environmental Technology
- Advanced Diploma Environmental Technology (Fast-Track)
- Certificate Fire Alarm System
- Certificate Fire Alarm Systems - Application
- Advanced Diploma Health Informatics Technology (Fast-Track) (Online)
- Advanced Diploma Health Informatics Technology (Online)
- Certificate Hydraulic Fundamentals
- Certificate Manufacturing and Production
- Certificate Manufacturing and Production (STREAM A)
- Advanced Diploma Mechanical Engineering Technology - Design (Fast-Track)
- Advanced Diploma Mechanical Engineering Technology - Design (Optional Co-op)
- Advanced Diploma Mechanical Engineering Technology - Industrial (Fast-Track)
- Advanced Diploma Mechanical Engineering Technology - Industrial (Optional Co-op)
- Certificate Pneumatic Fundamentals
- Certificate SAP Essentials
- Certificate Technology Foundations (ICET)
- Certificate Applied Digital Graphics
- Diploma Business (Online)
- Diploma Business - Accounting (Online)
- Diploma Business - Marketing (Online)
- Diploma Culinary Management
- Diploma Culinary Management (Online)
- Certificate Data Fluency for Communicators
- Certificate Digital Retail Specialist
- Diploma Financial Services (Online)
- Graduate Certificate Human Resources Management (Online)
- Graduate Certificate International Business Management (Online)
- Graduate Certificate Marketing - Corporate Account Management (Online)
- Graduate Certificate Marketing Management (Online)
- Certificate Office Administration – General (Online)
- Certificate Practical Communications Skills
- Postgraduate Certificate Project Management
- Graduate Certificate Project Management (Online)
- Certificate Quality Control (STREAM C)
- Certificate Software Quality Assurance and Testing
- Graduate Certificate Strategic Management – Accounting Specialization (Online)
- Certificate Virtual Office Administration
- Certificate Automation and Industry 4.0 (STREAM B)
- Advanced Diploma Computer Systems Technology - Networking (Fast-Track)
- Postgraduate Certificate Cybersecurity
- Graduate Certificate Cybersecurity (Online)
- Certificate Data Fluency for Communicators
- Advanced Diploma Game - Development
- Advanced Diploma Game - Development (Online)
- Advanced Diploma Game - Programming
- Advanced Diploma Game - Programming (Fast-Track)
- Advanced Diploma Game - Programming (Online)
- Certificate Game Prototyping
- Advanced Diploma Game – Programming (Fast Track) (Online)
- Advanced Diploma Health Informatics Technology
- Advanced Diploma Health Informatics Technology (Fast-Track) (Online)
- Advanced Diploma Health Informatics Technology (Online)
- Graduate Certificate Internet of Things - System Architecture and Integration (Online)
- Graduate Certificate Mobile Applications Development
- Advanced Diploma Networking - Computer Systems Technology
- Diploma Software Engineering Technician
- Advanced Diploma Software Engineering Technology
- Advanced Diploma Software Engineering Technology (Fast-Track)
- Advanced Diploma Software Engineering Technology (Optional Co-op) (Online)
- Advanced Diploma Software Engineering Technology - Artificial Intelligence
- Certificate Software Quality Assurance and Testing
- Diploma Architectural Technician
- Advanced Diploma Architectural Technology
- Advanced Diploma Architectural Technology (Fast-Track)
- Advanced Diploma Architectural Technology (Fast-Track) (Optional Co-op) (Online)
- Advanced Diploma Architectural Technology (Optional Co-op) (Online)
- Certificate Art and Design Fundamentals
- Certificate Art and Design Fundamentals (Online)
- Advanced Diploma Graphic Design (Online)
- Certificate Grip and Lighting
- Graduate Certificate Internet of Things - System Architecture and Integration (Online)
- Advanced Diploma Mechanical Engineering Technology - Design (Optional Co-op)
- Advanced Diploma Product Design and Development
- Certificate Smartphone Video Production
- Certificate Baking Skills
- Certificate Baking Skills (Online)
- Certificate Culinary - Back to Basics
- Diploma Culinary Management
- Diploma Culinary Management (Online)
- Certificate Culinary Skills
- Certificate Culinary Skills (Online)
- Graduate Certificate Event Management (Online)
- Diploma Event Planning
- Diploma Event Planning (Online)
- Certificate Hospitality and Tourism - Back to Business
- Certificate Healthcare Environmental Services Skills
- Certificate Medical Esthetic Laser Practitioner
- Certificate Medical Laboratory Technician
- Certificate Baking Skills
- Certificate Complex Care in Community Services
- Certificate Culinary Skills
- Advanced Diploma Food Science Technology
- Advanced Diploma Food Science Technology (Fast-Track)
- Advanced Diploma Biomedical Engineering Technology (Optional Co-op)
- Diploma Biotechnology
- Diploma Biotechnology (Fast-Track)
- Advanced Diploma Biotechnology - Advanced (Fast-Track)
- Advanced Diploma Biotechnology - Advanced (Optional Co-op)
- Diploma Community and Justice Services
- Certificate Complex Care in Community Services
- Postgraduate Certificate Professional Writing - Communications
- Graduate Certificate Professional Writing - Communications (Online)
- Certificate Healthcare Environmental Services Skills
- Certificate Hydraulic Fundamentals
- Certificate Cannabis Cultivation at Home
- Postgraduate Certificate Professional Writing - Communications
- Graduate Certificate Professional Writing - Communications (Online)
- Graduate Certificate Interactive Media Management (Online)
- Postgraduate Certificate Publishing - Book, Magazine and Electronic
- Graduate Certificate Publishing - Book, Magazine and Electronic (Online)
- Diploma Community and Justice Services
- Diploma Office Administration - Legal
- Advanced Diploma Child and Youth Care
- Advanced Diploma Child and Youth Care (Online)
Student services
The Student Experience Office (SEO) achieves our commitment to Make a Bigger Promise to students by providing conflict and conduct management services rooted in deep transformative educational approaches that enhance student learning, student persistence, and student-community development.
Housing services
Centennial College wants all international students to feel welcome and comfortable in their new home away from home. There are many options available to students, including Centennial Residence or living off campus with other students or on your own.
Many places, like the Residence, ask for money in advance such as a deposit. Please take the time to read your housing contract carefully to ensure you are meeting the contract requirements in a timely manner. You should have your accommodation arranged prior to arrival, which means all required fees are paid and you have received confirmation. Be sure to visit our Housing Tips page for some important information to get you started.
Library services
We are committed to providing accessible library services, spaces and collections.
ICT services
The IT Service Desk is a service where students can turn to get assistance with Centennial IT issues and inquiries. The IT Service Desk is comprised of a number of individuals who specialize in over-the-phone, email, and remote technical support. You can also reach the desk from any on-campus computer lab telephone.
Medical services
As a Centennial student, you have access to health coverage. guard.me provides international student coverage and We Speak Student provides domestic student coverage.
Campus life
- Progress is home to the Schools of Business and Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts. Here you’ll also find Advanced Manufacturing and Automation Engineering Technology programs, as well as many Child Studies and Community Service programs
- Nestled in the Rouge Valley Conservation Area, the Morningside Campus is an environmentally friendly building home to the School of Community and Health Studies, as well as selected Engineering Technology and Applied Science programs
- Ashtonbee is one of the largest automotive training centres in Canada. It’s also home to selected Community and Health Studies programs.
- The Story Arts Centre is a cutting-edge campus for the arts, and the perfect place to tap into your creativity
Sports facilities
At Centennial, we connect to our community in more ways than education. Enrich yourself through athletics, sports, recreation and wellness.