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Conestoga College

Kitchener , Ontario ,Canada

Graduate Certificate in Broadcasting Performance and Digital Media

In today's media-intensive world, the demand for people who can create content in an interesting, entertaining, and relatable fashion continues to grow. Whether you want to be an on-camera news anchor, host, podcaster, blogger, vlogger, social media channel host, or a spokesperson in the fields of marketing, advertising or public relations, performance skills are at the top of the list of qualifications needed to succeed.

This one-year graduate certificate program is geared to open up opportunities for storytellers and content creators of all types and interests. You will develop presentation and interviewing skills across a wide variety of media in a hands-on environment. You will learn to use equipment ranging from cellphones to laptops or tablet-based home studio setups, to state-of-the-art radio and television studios equipped with teleprompters and green screens. You will also learn how to post your content to a variety of sites. In addition, entrepreneurial development will be an integral part of the program so that graduates will understand the process and importance of personal brand development.

Campus Information

Kitchener - Doon

This 12,000-square-foot training facility was completed in 2010. Initially developed to provide training programs in the electrical utilities powerline field, the Ingersoll Skills Training Centre also provides additional power-related programs as well as skilled trades programs that complement the industry. It is the only facility in southwestern Ontario to offer such training.

Intakes

  • Jan
  • May
  • Sep

Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Application Process

Visa Process
30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
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

Employment Opportunities

Conestoga College respects, appreciates and encourages diversity. We offer an inclusive work environment and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. If requested, accommodations will be made to support applicants with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process.

 

PSW Opportunity

> If your program was less than 8 months

  •    You aren’t eligible for a PGWP.

> If your program was more than 8 months but less than 2 years

  •    We may give you a PGWP that’s valid for up to the same length as your study program.

For example, if you completed a 9-month program, we may give you a work permit for up to 9 months.

> If your program was 2 years or more

  •    We may give you a PGWP that’s valid for 3 years.

> If you completed more than 1 program

  •    You may be able to get a PGWP that combines the length of each program.

Each of the programs you completed -

  • must be PGWP-eligible and at least 8 months in length

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

  • A two- or three-year diploma or a degree from an accredited college or university
  • Applicants with transcripts from institutions where the language of instruction is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency with a minimum test score on one of the following language proficiency tests or equivalent scores from another internationally recognized English language test:
    • IELTS overall band of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0
    • TOEFL iBT 88
    • CAEL 70, no sub-test band score less than 60
    • PTE Academic 58
    • Conestoga English Language Test (CELT) Band 6
  • We offer a language program for students whose English language skills are below the standard required for admission but all other admission criteria have been met. An applicant will be eligible for admission to the graduate certificate program after completion of level 4 of the General Arts and Science - English Language Studies (ELS) program with an overall grade average of 80% and no grade less than 75%. Placement in the ELS program is determined by scores on an in-house English language test or TOEFL or IELTS.