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Are there any one-year master's courses related to IT or software testing that I can apply for in Canada?

31 Jul 2026 · Answered by Pushplata Gaddmwar · 1 min read
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Yes, Canada offers one-year graduate certificate programs in IT and software testing, but most master's degrees are typically 16 months or longer.

- Graduate Certificate in Software and Information Systems Testing (Co-op), Fanshawe College: 12 months, covers software testing, quality assurance, and automation, with co-op opportunities. Requires IELTS 6.5. Tuition is about CAD 17,759/year. Eligible for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP).
- Software Quality Assurance and Test Engineering (Optional Co-op), Conestoga College: 12 months, focuses on software quality assurance and test engineering, with an optional co-op.

Master’s programs in related fields (like software engineering or cybersecurity) usually take 16 - 20 months.

Program fees and requirements are subject to change.

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