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Graduate Certificate - Game Development - Advanced Programming (PGDAP)

Sheridan College

Trafalgar — Oakville, Ontario, Canada

Study Level
Postgraduate · Postgraduate Certificate
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
September 2027
Tuition Fee
CAD 23,144
Application Fee
CAD 100
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

Program Description Sheridan College's Game Development courses encompass both 2D and 3D game development. In this one-year graduate certificate program, students will learn advanced game programming techniques, utilize industry-standard technologies, and apply their programming skills to animation, artificial intelligence and multiplayer systems. Game programmers play a vital role in the industry, and are commonly involved in a project from initial conception through to production. Sheridan College Game Development – Advanced Programming certificate will prepare students to step directly into an exciting game development career. The benefits of the program include: Outstanding job prospects in a growing industry. Hands-on curriculum emphasizing job-specific skills. Collaboration with Sheridan College renowned Faculty of Animation, Arts and Design. In this program, students will gain important industry-specific skills such as: Gameplay programming Graphics programming Mobile game development Project management Game documentation Playtesting Tool development In the final semester, students will also collaborate with students from the Game Level Design program to develop and produce an original video game capstone project.
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Field of study
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Credential
Postgraduate Certificate
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
CAD 23,144
Application fee
CAD 100
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
September 2027, September 2028, September 2029
Application deadline
Confirm with Eagle Link
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Trafalgar

Oakville, Ontario, Canada

1430 Trafalgar Road

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
Verify before applying

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About the Institution

Founded in 1967, Sheridan has grown from a local college of 400 students to one of Ontario’s leading postsecondary institutions, educating approximately 22,500 full-time studies students every year on three campuses in three Ontario cities – Oakville, Brampton, and Mississauga. An award-winning institution, Sheridan attracts students from across Canada and around the world. Sheridan’s 175,000 alumni play a critical role in shaping the future of society in the fields of arts, business, community service, health, technology, and the skilled trades. Located in Brampton, one of the fastest-growing...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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