About Post-diploma Certificate in Olds College
The one-year Post-Diploma Certificate (30 credits) at Olds College is designed to enhance your previously obtained post-secondary education with practical and employable skills in an area of specialization (e.g., Agriculture, Horticulture, Agricultural Business and Environment).
What can you expect from our program?
Through a mix of classroom instruction and hands-on learning on the Olds College farm, landscape pavilion, in greenhouses, and in-field experiences, students will benefit from small class sizes and instructors with extensive knowledge and experience.
Need Assistance?
Office of the Registrar
403.556.8281
1.800.661.6537
info@oldscollege.ca
Who is this program for?
- The Post-Diploma Certificate is ideal for international students who have earned a diploma or equivalent in their home country and are looking for a international experience. International students should review our international webpage.
- The Post-Diploma Certificate is also suited for recent graduates who have earned a diploma or degree in a general field like business or science, and who are looking to round out their education with focused and career-ready skills.
- The Post-Diploma Certificate may also be an excellent choice for mature learners with previous education and who are looking to retrain for a new career.
Course Selection
- After admission, students will work with an advisor in the Office of the Registrar to determine areas of interest;
- Prior to starting, 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.
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.
Academic qualification equivalents
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : no band below 5.5, with an overall band score of no less than a 6.0
- TOEFL : overall score of no less than 80 with no academic section below 18
- PTE : score of at least 53-54 with no communicative skill profile below 53.
Olds College The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
| Program |
Tuition Fee per year |
| Avg Cost of Tuition/Year |
$7,008 CAD |
| Admin Fee |
$217 |
| Book & Supply |
$750 CAD |
| Application Fee |
$157.50 CAD |
Olds College English Language Requirements
| Test |
Minimum score required |
| Academic IELTS or IELTS Indicator* |
no band below 5.5, with an overall band score of no less than a 6.0 |
| TOEFL (iBT) |
Internet based test - overall score of no less than 80 with no academic section below 18 |
| PTE Academic |
score of at least 53-54 with no communicative skill profile below 53 |
| CAEL |
overall score of no less than 60, with no band below 50 |
