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Computer Technology, Grades 9 and 10

Course Code: VU25COTJ

Availability: Registration opens on Apr 01, 2025

Computer Technology, Grade 9 and 10 ABQ course is designed to equip educators with the knowledge, skills, and resources necessary to effectively design programs based on the grade 9 and 10 Ontario curriculum expectations for Computer Technology. Candidates are guided by an experienced and knowledgable instructor to explore the professional knowledge and practices needed to support the achievement of all students. The course provides a comprehensive foundation for educators to inspire and prepare students for further study and training in the computer technology sector. Particular attention is placed on creating safe, inclusive and welcoming learning environments for all students. By the end of the course, candidates will leave with a robust toolkit, enabling them to immediately create engaging programs.

Prerequisites

A Certificate of Qualification and Registration with a Technological Education Qualification.

Educators without technological education qualifications require:

  • a Certificate of Qualification and Registration
  • an Intermediate division qualification
  • five years’ work experience, including business or industrial experience, or a combined total of five years’ related post-secondary education and work experience, including:
    • at least two years’ business or industrial work experience, at least four months of which were continuous, and related post-secondary education acceptable to the College consisting of:
    • an apprenticeship program acceptable to the College, and…
    • work experience demonstrating competency based on an assessment of advanced skills and knowledge

Documents Required:

  • Official transcript(s) sent directly to the Professional Learning Office from the granting institution before course start date
  • Work Experience Letter(s): previous employer(s) confirming related wage-earning industry experience attesting to the length of employment, start and end dates and the nature of your employment (job description).

Notes:

  • Eligible work experience must use skills and knowledge related to the subject and may include business or industrial experience
  • Self-employed candidates must provide a sworn affidavit with a business license and proof of income. 
  • Related Work Experience may include:

    • Computer Repair
    • Robotics and Control System
    • Information Technology Support
    • Network Support
    • Computer programming
    • Interfacing
    • Data analytics
    • Computer hardware & systems

    Session Dates
    Start Date: Jul 03, 2025
    End Date: Aug 01, 2025
    Online: July 3, 2025 to August 1, 2025.

    Mandatory synchronous sessions: July 3 – July 16, 2025 (Monday to Friday). Be available between 8:30am - 4:30 pm. Meeting times and duration of the sessions are set by the instructor. All coursework must be completed by August 1, 2025

    This 125 hour course consists of 100 hours of interactive coursework and 25 hours of independent learning. Regular and relevant candidate participation is a requirement. In addition to the synchronous sessions, expect to be online every weekday during a Summer course to complete assignments and collaborate in discussion forums. All deadlines will be communicated by the Instructor.


    Format / Location
    Virtual Blended

    Price
    $755.00


    Availability: Registration opens on Apr 01, 2025

    Course listings are accurate as of Mar. 28 08:00 AM.