• Animal Care
    • Two semesters
    • Ontario College Certificate
    • Oshawa

    Develop practical skills in animal behaviour, handling, wellness and care to prepare for careers supporting the health and well-being of animals in diverse settings.

  • Business Fundamentals
    • Two semesters
    • Ontario College Certificate
    • Oshawa

    The Business Fundamentals program offers a practical introduction to the business world and a strong starting point for developing core professional skills.

  • Community Integration Through Co-operative Education
    • Four semesters
    • Ontario College Certificate
    • Oshawa

    The CICE program helps individuals with intellectual disabilities develop academic, employment, and independent living skills through modified college courses and supported field placements.

  • Computer Foundations
    • Two semesters
    • Ontario College Certificate
    • Oshawa

    This program provides the fundamental skills in computer technologies including programming languages, systems development, and operating systems that will open the door to pursuing additional certifications or diplomas.

  • Crane Operation, Rigging and Construction Techniques
    • Two semesters
    • Ontario College Certificate
    • Whitby

    Crane operators are in high demand. Ontario's only program of its kind gives aspiring apprentices the skills and competitive edge to launch successful crane operation careers.

  • Culinary Skills
    • Two semesters
    • Ontario College Certificate
    • Whitby

    The Culinary Skills program provides students with the foundation for an exciting career in the food service industry.

  • Dental Assisting (Levels I and II)
    • Two semesters
    • Ontario College Certificate
    • Oshawa

    If you have an interest in helping others in an oral health care setting and becoming a valued member of a dental team in your community, this may be the profession for you.

  • Dental Office Administration
    • Two semesters
    • Ontario College Certificate
    • Oshawa

    Dental receptionists and administrators play a vital role that enhances operations in the dental setting such as processing information, utilizing paper and electronic management systems, scheduling, financial records and proficient interpersonal skills.

  • Electrical Techniques
    • Two semesters
    • Ontario College Certificate
    • Whitby

    Electricity powers our world, providing light, power, air conditioning and refrigeration. This program focuses on commercial and residential electrical installation.

  • Emergency Services Fundamentals
    • Two semesters
    • Ontario College Certificate
    • Oshawa

    The world of emergency services holds many career paths and it may be difficult to know where to start. This two-semester program, which is unique to Durham College, will provide you with the fundamentals and basic skills required in many emergency service or health science careers. 

  • Firefighter – Pre-Service Education and Training
    • Three consecutive semesters
    • Ontario College Certificate
    • Oshawa

    Students prepare for firefighting careers through emergency response, fire suppression, rescue techniques, physical fitness, and practical skills training.

  • Firefighter – Pre-Service Education and Training (compressed)
    • Two consecutive semesters (compressed)
    • Ontario College Certificate
    • Oshawa

    Students prepare for firefighting careers through emergency response, fire suppression, rescue techniques, physical fitness, and practical skills training.

  • Foundations in Art and Design
    • Two semesters
    • Ontario College Certificate
    • Oshawa

    Learn art and design-related media, tools and techniques necessary to create a portfolio that demonstrates your creative and technical skills.

  • Gas Technician 2
    • Two semesters
    • Ontario College Certificate
    • Whitby

    This program prepares students to install, service, and troubleshoot natural gas, propane, and oil-fired heating systems through hands-on training and industry-recognized technical education.

  • General Arts and Science – Liberal Arts Ontario Tech University Transfer
    • Two semesters
    • Ontario College Certificate
    • Oshawa

    From criminology and communications to community development, this eight-month program helps students explore liberal arts interests while preparing for advanced standing into select Ontario Tech University degree programs.

  • General Arts and Science – General Certificate
    • Two semesters
    • Ontario College Certificate
    • Oshawa

    Explore academic and career pathways while building foundational skills, earning transferable credits, and gaining experience across a variety of post-secondary subject areas.

  • General Arts and Science – Liberal Arts Ontario Tech University Transfer – Forensic Psychology
    • Two semesters
    • Ontario College Certificate
    • Oshawa

    Explore psychology and the social sciences while strengthening academic skills and preparing for advanced standing in Ontario Tech’s Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Forensic Psychology.

  • General Arts and Science – Science and Engineering Preparation – Ontario Tech University
    • Two semesters
    • Ontario College Certificate
    • Oshawa

    Designed for individuals interested in science and engineering programs, this eight-month program strengthens the foundational science, math, and communications skills needed in the post-secondary environment.

  • General Arts and Science – Trent University Transfer
    • Two semesters
    • Ontario College Certificate
    • Oshawa

    Build a strong foundation in social sciences, critical thinking and communication while preparing for advanced standing into the second year of two Trent University Bachelor programs.

  • Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Techniques (HVAC)
    • Two semesters
    • Ontario College Certificate
    • Whitby

    This program provides hands-on training in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems, preparing students for entry-level HVAC careers and industry-recognized certifications.

  • Hospitality Skills
    • Two semesters
    • Ontario College Certificate
    • Whitby

    The Hospitality industry is growing fast – so fast that the industry is bracing for significant labour shortages.

  • Mechanical Techniques – Plumbing
    • Two semesters
    • Ontario College Certificate
    • Whitby

    This program develops practical plumbing skills through hands-on training, preparing students for entry-level positions, apprenticeships, and rewarding careers in the plumbing industry.

  • Office Administration – General (fully online – synchronous)
    • Two semesters
    • Ontario College Certificate
    • Online

    You will learn the basic skills required for an entry-level administrative position including: Accounting, Communications, Electronic transcription, Office procedures, Spreadsheets, and Word processing. You must achieve a minimum keyboarding speed of 30 net words per minute in order to graduate.

  • Personal Support Worker
    • Two semesters
    • Ontario College Certificate
    • Oshawa

    Prepare for a career providing compassionate, client-centred care and support to individuals with daily living needs across community, long-term care, hospital and home settings.

  • Personal Support Worker (weekend delivery)
    • Two semesters
    • Ontario College Certificate
    • Oshawa

    Prepare for a career providing compassionate, client-centred care and support to individuals with daily living needs across community, long-term care, hospital and home settings.

  • Power Engineering Techniques – Fourth Class
    • Two semesters
    • Ontario College Certificate
    • Whitby

    The Power Engineering Techniques – Fourth Class program is designed to introduce students to theoretical and practical aspects of power generation and plant operation.

  • Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees
    • Two semesters
    • Ontario College Certificate
    • Oshawa

    Build foundational knowledge and skills for future healthcare careers while earning credits and preparing for competitive college and university health-science programs.

  • Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas
    • Two semesters
    • Ontario College Certificate
    • Oshawa

    Build foundational knowledge and skills for future healthcare careers while earning credits and preparing for competitive college programs in areas such as Nursing, Dental and Paramedic.

  • Trades Fundamentals
    • Two semesters
    • Ontario College Certificate
    • Whitby

    Students spend just eight months gaining exposure and experience in a variety of areas designed to help them choose a skilled trade or apprenticeship program.