Graduate Certificate in Building Information Modeling - Lifecycle Management
The Building Information Modeling - Lifecycle Management (BIM-LM) Ontario College Graduate Certificate program is a fast and effective way to increase your career options. Expanding your skills to include how to manage data and process the lifecycle of a building in the architecture, construction, building owner or operator industry areas.
This one-year program is tailored to develop your skills in BIM management techniques, which support productivity improvements in construction and facilities management. Recognized by both the Canada BIM Council (CanBIM) and building SMART Canada (BSC), this program is taught by industry professionals who have specialized Building Information Modelling expertise.
Campus Information
Ottawa
A college campus should be designed around student needs. It should include the facilities — from public busing to affordable, healthy food services — that make student life efficient, worry-free, and productive. Students have varied interests and needs. That’s why the Ottawa campus of Algonquin accommodates a diverse range of requirements. A college campus should be setup to encourage discussion, with students enriching each other’s experience, providing friendship, support and offering a special way to learn.
Intakes
- Jan
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 45
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Graduates may be employed as BIM Specialists, BIM Managers, BIM Project Managers, BIM coordinators, Project Model Managers, BIM Process Leaders, Virtual Design and Construction Managers, Construction Information Managers, Lifecycle Information Managers, BIM Project Leads, or BIM Consultants, dependent upon previous background and experience in industry.
PSW Opportunity
- 3* year PSW opportunity Minimum 2 years of Study in Canada
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Program Eligibility
- Ontario College Diploma, Ontario College Advanced Diploma or Degree or equivalent in a related building construction industry; OR
- A diploma (in a non-related building construction field) with 3 years of working experience in the Building Construction industry. These applicants will be assessed individually and will be required to complete an Eligibility Package.
- Applicants with international transcripts must provide proof of the subject-specific requirements noted above and may be required to provide proof of language proficiency. Domestic applicants with international transcripts must be evaluated through the International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS) or World Education Services (WES).
- IELTS-International English Language Testing Service (Academic) Overall band of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each band; OR TOEFL-Internet-based (iBT)-overall 90, with the minimum in each component: Reading 22; Listening 22; Speaking 22; Writing 24.
- Applicants with international transcripts must provide proof of the subject-specific requirements noted above and may be required to provide proof of language proficiency.
Bangladesh
Bachelor’s degree placed in the First or Second Division/Class and university transcripts.
English Proficiency requirements are as follows for consideration:
- A minimum TOEFL score of 88 (internet-based with no single test score below 21)
- Or an IELTS with an overall minimum score of 6.5 (with no single test score below 6.0)
- Or CAEL with an overall band score of 70
India
Bachelor’s degree with a cumulative GPA (CGPA) of 55% or higher and university transcripts, with 6 or fewer retakes for a 3-year bachelor, and 8 or fewer retakes for a 4+ year bachelor. There can be no more than 3 retakes for any one subject.
Diploma or Provisional Certificate for proof of graduation
English Proficiency requirements are as follows for consideration:
- Academic IELTS with an overall minimum score of 6.5 (with no single test score below 6.0)
Nepal
Degree or college diploma and transcripts (depending on the program of interest)
English Proficiency requirements are as follows for consideration:
- A minimum TOEFL score of 88 (internet-based with no single test score below 21)
- Or an IELTS with an overall minimum score of 6.5 (with no single test score below 6.0)
- Or CAEL with an overall band score of 70.
Sri Lanka
Bachelor’s degree and university transcripts.
English Proficiency requirements are as follows for consideration:
- A minimum TOEFL score of 88 (internet-based with no single test score below 21)
- Or an IELTS with an overall minimum score of 6.5 (with no single test score below 6.0)
- Or CAEL with an overall band score of 70
- Course Code: 1525X01FWO
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
17073 CAD
Annual Cost of Living: 20635 CAD
Application Fee: 95 CAD
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