Software and Information Systems Testing (Co-op)
Description
PROGRAM DETAILS
Program Code SST3
Credential: Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Duration 30 weeks
Credential: Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Duration 30 weeks
Part Time Offerings
- 2025 January
- 2025 May
- 2025 September
YOUR LEARNING EXPERIENCE
This one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate program will prepare you for the in-demand field of quality assurance and quality control in information technology with specialized skills for careers including Business Systems Testing Analyst, Systems Design Verification Technologist and Application Integration Specialist.
- Gain a broad, in-demand skill set that can be paired with any of the other IT programs offered by Fanshawe
- Learn how to write external test scripts and the different methods used to figure out the end-user, from bug testing to reporting
- Gain practical experience in project management, leadership and security testing both in class and through a co-op work term with a local industry partner
- Discover hardware and software testing methods to ensure the end product meets customer expectations
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- A Two- or Three-Year College Diploma, or a Degree OR
- Acceptable combination of related work experience and post-secondary education as judged by the College to be equivalent to the above
COURSES
Level 1
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
COMM-6019 Advanced Professional Communication
INFO-6066 Coding for Test
INFO-6050 End User Experience Testing
INFO-6104 Test Methodologies
INFO-6011 Applied Project Management
INFO-6056 Systems Design & Analysis
COOP-1020 Co-operative Education Employment Prep
ACAD-6002 Graduate Success Strategies
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
COMM-6019 Advanced Professional Communication
INFO-6066 Coding for Test
INFO-6050 End User Experience Testing
INFO-6104 Test Methodologies
INFO-6011 Applied Project Management
INFO-6056 Systems Design & Analysis
COOP-1020 Co-operative Education Employment Prep
ACAD-6002 Graduate Success Strategies
Level 2
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
INFO-6105 Automated Test Tools
INFO-6068 Capstone Project
INFO-6055 Non-Functional Testing
SRTY-6001 IS Security Testing
INFO-6067 Testing for Development
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
INFO-6105 Automated Test Tools
INFO-6068 Capstone Project
INFO-6055 Non-Functional Testing
SRTY-6001 IS Security Testing
INFO-6067 Testing for Development
Program Residency
Students Must Complete a Minimum of 11 credits in this program at Fanshawe College to meet the Program Residency requirement and graduate from this program.
Students Must Complete a Minimum of 11 credits in this program at Fanshawe College to meet the Program Residency requirement and graduate from this program.
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Related Courses
- Automated Test Tools
- Coding for Test
- End User Experience Testing
- IS Securtity Testing
- Non-Functional Testing
- Systems Design & Analysis
- Test Methodologies
- Testing for Development
- Applied Project Management
- Advanced Professional Communication
- Co-operative Education Employment Prep
- Graduate Success Strategies
- Capstone Project
Overview

- Institution: Fanshawe College
- Program type: Certificat post-diplôme
- Language: English
- Program Code: SST3
- Delivery Method: Entièrement en ligne/à distance
Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.