• 9-1-1 Emergency and Call Centre Communications
    • Four semesters
    • Ontario College Diploma
    • Oshawa

    The 9-1-1 Emergency and Call Centre Communications diploma prepares students for emergency dispatch careers through hands-on simulations, crisis communication, decision-making, and supervised field placements.

  • Accounting – Business
    • Four semesters
    • Ontario College Diploma
    • Oshawa

    Accounting is often referred to as the universal language of business. Durham College’s Accounting – Business program is the next step towards a career in the field of accounting.

  • Accounting – Business – Transfer to Ontario Tech University Bachelor of Commerce (Hons)
    • Four semesters
    • Ontario College Diploma
    • Oshawa

    Earn both an Accounting diploma and Bachelor of Commerce degree while building practical accounting skills and advanced business knowledge in just four years.

  • Accounting – Business Administration (Co-op option available)
    • Six semesters
    • Ontario College Advanced Diploma
    • Oshawa

    Develop advanced accounting knowledge and practical experience using industry-standard software while preparing for diverse careers in accounting, finance, and business.

  • Addictions and Mental Health (graduate certificate)
    • Three consecutive semesters
    • Ontario College Graduate Certificate
    • Oshawa

    Develop the knowledge and skills required to effectively address two of Canada’s leading health care issues – mental health and addictive behaviours.

  • 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.

  • Applied Data Analytics (graduate certificate)
    • Two semesters
    • Ontario College Graduate Certificate
    • Oshawa

    As organizations rely more on data to guide decisions, this program prepares students to collect, analyze, and interpret data using business intelligence tools.

  • Autism and Behavioural Sciences (graduate certificate)
    • Two semesters
    • Ontario College Graduate Certificate
    • Oshawa

    This graduate certificate prepares students to design, implement, and evaluate evidence-based autism interventions using Applied Behaviour Analysis, with supervised field placements.

  • 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.

  • 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 and/or diplomas.

  • Computer Programming
    • Four semesters
    • Ontario College Diploma
    • Oshawa

    ​The field of software development is growing rapidly and provides opportunities for high-paying jobs in an industry that is constantly evolving to meet the needs of the modern world.  As

  • Computer Programming and Analysis (Co-op option available)
    • Six semesters
    • Ontario College Advanced Diploma
    • Oshawa

    In a digitized world, the ingenuity and technical know-how of programmer analysts are in demand. From transportation networks to critical hospital databases to social network-driven applications, analysts design and develop

  • Computer Systems Technician
    • Four semesters
    • Ontario College Diploma
    • Oshawa

    The Computer Systems Technician program is the perfect vehicle to launch a rewarding career in computer assembly, installation, configuration and troubleshooting. You will learn from industry-connected professors in state-of-the-art labs.

  • Computer Systems Technician – Transfer to Ontario Tech University Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons)
    • Four semesters
    • Ontario College Diploma
    • Oshawa

    The Computer Systems Technician transfer to Ontario Tech program was created for individuals who plan to take Ontario Tech University’s Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons) degree program, majoring in Networking

  • Computer Systems Technology (Co-op option available)
    • Six semesters
    • Ontario College Advanced Diploma
    • Oshawa

    As computer systems technology continues to advance and integrate into every aspect of our lives, the need for skilled professionals who can manage and innovate within these computer information systems

  • Critical Care Nursing – e-learning (graduate certificate)
    • Two semesters
    • Ontario College Graduate Certificate
    • Oshawa

    Critical care nurses are responsible for the most vulnerable patients. They have the responsibility to vigilantly monitor, assess and treat the critically ill, while providing support to their families.

  • Culinary Management
    • Four semesters
    • Ontario College Diploma
    • Whitby

    Master culinary arts and flavour through our Culinary Management program, exploring local foods, diverse cuisines, and developing essential skills for a successful culinary career journey.

  • Culinary Management – OYAP Stream
    • Three semesters
    • Ontario College Diploma
    • Whitby

    Master culinary arts and flavour through our Culinary Management program, exploring local foods, diverse cuisines, and developing essential skills for a successful culinary career journey.

  • 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.

  • Early Childhood Education
    • Four semesters
    • Ontario College Diploma
    • Oshawa

    Prepare to support children's learning and development through play-based education, professional practice, and supervised field placements in diverse early learning settings.

  • Electrical Engineering Technician (Co-op option available)
    • Four semesters
    • Ontario College Diploma
    • Whitby

    This program equips students with electrical expertise, safety knowledge, and installation skills to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair motor controls and wiring systems across diverse industries.

  • 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.

  • Finance – Business
    • Four semesters
    • Ontario College Diploma
    • Oshawa

    The Finance – Business program prepares students for careers across the financial services sector, including investments, pension plans, educational savings plans, scholarships, and wealth management.

  • Finance – Business – Transfer to Ontario Tech University Bachelor of Commerce (Hons)
    • Four semesters
    • Ontario College Diploma
    • Oshawa

    This joint Durham College and Ontario Tech University pathway allows students to earn both a Finance – Business diploma and Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree in four years.

  • Finance – Business Administration (Co-op option available)
    • Six semesters
    • Ontario College Advanced Diploma
    • Oshawa

    Building on foundational finance skills, this advanced diploma prepares students for financial services careers through strategic analysis, applied learning, and specialized knowledge in investments and planning.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Human Resources – Business – Transfer to Ontario Tech University Bachelor of Commerce (Hons)
    • Four semesters
    • Ontario College Diploma
    • Oshawa

    Earn both a Human Resources diploma and honours degree while developing practical HR skills and strategic business knowledge through hands-on learning in just four years.

  • Human Resources – Business
    • Four semesters
    • Ontario College Diploma
    • Oshawa

    Develop the skills to support modern workplaces through hands-on human resources learning focused on employee relations, emerging technologies, sustainability, and equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging.

  • Human Resources – Business Administration (Co-op option available)
    • Six semesters
    • Ontario College Advanced Diploma
    • Oshawa

    Human resources (HR) professionals work in partnership with business managers to take care of the company’s largest asset – its employees.

  • Marketing – Business – Transfer to Ontario Tech University Bachelor of Commerce (Hons)
    • Four semesters
    • Ontario College Diploma
    • Oshawa

    Develop advanced marketing and business skills through a diploma-to-degree pathway that blends applied learning, industry experience, and AI-integrated education to prepare for evolving careers.

  • Marketing – Business
    • Four semesters
    • Ontario College Diploma
    • Oshawa

    Gain practical marketing experience through real-world projects, internships, and AI-integrated learning while preparing for careers in an evolving digital marketplace.

  • Marketing – Business Administration (Co-op option available)
    • Six semesters
    • Ontario College Advanced Diploma
    • Oshawa

    Stand out in the marketing industry with advanced skills in digital automation, analytics, AI-enabled marketing, and consumer behaviour through applied learning and industry-connected experiences.

  • 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 – Executive (fully online – synchronous)
    • Four semesters
    • Ontario College Diploma
    • Online

    Executive assistants are administrative professionals who contribute to the effectiveness of an office in an important way.

  • 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.

  • Office Administration – Health Services (fully online – synchronous)
    • Four semesters
    • Ontario College Diploma
    • Online

    Health offices are increasingly complex, driven by technology and require strong administrators at the helm. As a student in the Office Administration – Health Services program, you will learn medical

  • Paralegal
    • Four semesters
    • Ontario College Diploma
    • Oshawa

    The Paralegal diploma prepares students to provide legal services through accredited training, practical field placement, and eligibility to write Ontario's paralegal licensing examination.

  • Paramedic – Advanced Care (graduate certificate)
    • Three consecutive semesters
    • Ontario College Graduate Certificate
    • Oshawa

    Durham College’s Advanced Care Paramedic program prepares Primary Care Paramedics to provide advanced assessment, treatment and clinical leadership for complex and critically ill patients.

  • 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.

  • Police Foundations
    • Four semesters
    • Ontario College Diploma
    • Oshawa

    Students prepare for careers in policing and public safety through law enforcement training, community engagement, ethical decision-making, and supervised field placement.

  • Practical Nursing
    • Five semesters
    • Ontario College Diploma
    • Oshawa

    The Practical Nursing program is designed to prepare graduates who are able to meet the challenges of the expanding role of nursing in today’s society.

  • Practical Nursing – (weekend delivery)
    • Five consecutive semesters
    • Ontario College Diploma
    • Oshawa

    As a practical nurse, you will combine your knowledge, skills and judgement to provide safe, competent, ethical nursing care to meet the unique needs of all patients throughout the continuum of care.

  • Practical Nursing (PSW-PN bridge)
    • Four consecutive semesters
    • Ontario College Diploma
    • Oshawa

    The Practical Nursing program is designed to prepare graduates who are able to meet the challenges of the expanding role of nursing in today’s society.

  • Practical Nursing for Internationally Educated Nurses
    • Four semesters
    • Ontario College Diploma
    • Oshawa

    The Practical Nursing program option for internationally educated nurses is designed for applicants with nursing credentials from outside of Canada.

  • 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.

  • Protection, Security and Investigation
    • Four semesters
    • Ontario College Diploma
    • Oshawa

    A career in law enforcement could mean being a Canada Border Services officer, special constable, correctional officer, by-law officer or police officer.

  • Social Service Worker
    • Four semesters
    • Ontario College Diploma
    • Oshawa

    The Social Service Worker program prepares graduates for diverse community and social service careers through academic study, practical experience, and development of essential professional skills and knowledge.

  • Supply Chain Management – Global (graduate certificate)
    • Two semesters
    • Ontario College Graduate Certificate
    • Oshawa

    Embark on a journey into the heart of global commerce with the Supply Chain Management – Global program. Spanning continents and industries, this certificate in supply chain management equips students