Digital Technology, Information Systems
& Artificial Intelligence
Certificate Description
PDC-106:
Digital Technology, Information Systems & Artificial Intelligence
The Professional Development Certificate in Digital Technology, Information Systems & Artificial Intelligence is a 660-hour applied program designed to build practical digital, technical, and workplace skills for today’s technology-driven environment.
All learners begin with a common foundation in digital literacy, workplace technology, professional communication, web technologies, computer systems, and IT support. Learners then choose one of two specialization pathways: Web Development or IT Support & Networking.
The Web Development pathway introduces learners to web design, responsive development, JavaScript, front-end and back-end development, databases, and deployment. The IT Support & Networking pathway develops skills in computer hardware, operating systems, technical support, troubleshooting, networking, security, and systems support.
The program concludes with Career Integration & Applied Professional Practice, where learners bring their skills together through professional portfolio development, technical documentation, applied capstone projects, workplace simulations, and employment preparation.
Through hands-on and applied learning, learners build confidence, strengthen problem-solving and communication skills, and prepare for entry-level opportunities in the digital technology field or continued education and professional development.
Course Details
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Duration
11 months -
Schedule
Starting November 2, 2026 -
Delivery Method
Online, with out of community activities. -
Fees
FREE
Program-Learning Objectives
At the end of this course the participants will be able to:
- Build essential digital literacy and workplace technology skills.
- Use common digital tools confidently for work, learning, and communication.
- Develop effective professional communication and digital collaboration skills.
- Understand the fundamentals of web technologies and computer systems.
- Develop specialized skills in either Web Development or IT Support & Networking.
- Apply practical problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Understand basic networking, systems, security, and technical support concepts.
- Complete hands-on technical assignments and applied projects.
- Develop a professional portfolio that demonstrates their skills and experience.
- Strengthen career planning, workplace readiness, and employment skills.
- Apply their learning through capstone projects and workplace simulations.
- Prepare for entry-level opportunities in the digital technology field.
Certificate Components
Topics covered include:
- Digital literacy and workplace technology
- Office productivity tools
- Professional communication and digital collaboration
- Introduction to web technologies
- Computer systems and IT support
- Web design and responsive web development
- JavaScript and modern web development
- Computer hardware and operating systems
- Technical support and troubleshooting
- Networking and network security
- Systems deployment and support
- Career planning and professional portfolio development
- Technical documentation
- Applied capstone projects
- Workplace simulations and employment readiness
Intended Audience
- Youth and adults interested in technology careers
- Beginners with little or no previous technical experience
- Individuals interested in Web Development or IT Support & Networking
- Unemployed and/or under Employed individuals, seeking work in a stable field
- Job seekers preparing for entry-level technology positions
- Employees wanting to strengthen their digital and technical skills
- Individuals who enjoy problem-solving, creativity, and working with technology
- Learners interested in further education or professional development in technology
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More Program Information will be available soon.
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