The Software Development Diploma Program is designed to prepare students with the necessary knowledge and innovative training to have a successful career post-graduation.
What will you learn?
Software developers play a critical role in managing and refining company processes, making decisions that influence how users engage with goods, interfaces, and apps. The graduates of this software development program are prepared for a variety of career and professional development options.
Upon completion of these software development classes, the successful students will have reliably demonstrated the ability to:
Graduates of the Software Development diploma are prepared for a range of entry-level and junior technical roles in programming, web development, and software support — across virtually every industry that builds or depends on digital technology. Career opportunities include:
Programming & Development:
Systems & Technical Roles:
Quality Assurance & Support:
Advancement Pathways (with experience):
Computer systems developers and programmers are employed in computer software development firms, information technology consulting firms, and in information technology units throughout the public and private sectors. WorkBC Software developers and programmers also work for software, computer and video game development companies — as well as in consulting firms and in IT departments of larger organizations across multiple industries. WorkBC
The multi-language curriculum in this diploma — spanning Java, JavaScript, Python, C, C++, C#, SQL, and cloud platforms including Microsoft Azure and AWS — gives graduates versatility across different employer types and technical environments, increasing their range of viable entry points into the field.
The average annual income for a software developer ranges from $62,400 to $159,993. According to the Canadian Job Bank, hourly earnings for software developers range from $30 to $76.92 per hour.
Software developers’ pay is primarily determined by their level of experience and the province in which they work. Some jurisdictions in Canada provide greater compensation to software developers. British Columbia, Ontario, Alberta, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland and Labrador are among the leading provinces on the scale.
Software development is one of the most in-demand, highest-paying, and most future-proof career fields in the Canadian economy. Every organization that builds digital products — from startups and game studios to financial institutions and government agencies — depends on skilled developers and programmers who can write, test, and maintain the code that powers their systems and applications.
In British Columbia, WorkBC has designated computer systems developers and programmers as a high opportunity occupation—one of the strongest signals the province applies to careers with exceptional long-term demand.
Edison College offers this program both in-class at our Victoria campus and fully online—meaning aspiring developers across Canada can build career-ready coding skills without relocating.
Meet one of the following English language proficiency requirements:
"Graduating from this program as a Mental Health and Addiction Community Support Worker has been a truly impactful experience. The education I received provided me with both the knowledge and practical skills needed to support individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges in a meaningful and compassionate way.
The instructors were supportive, knowledgeable, and brought real-world experience into the classroom, which made the learning feel relevant and applicable. I especially valued the focus on trauma-informed care, cultural awareness, and building genuine connections with clients.
This program helped me grow not only professionally but personally. I left feeling confident, prepared, and motivated to make a difference in my community. I’m grateful for the foundation it gave me and would recommend it to anyone looking to pursue a career in mental health and addiction support
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"My experience at Edison College Canada has been very rewarding. The Community Support Worker program, especially the Mental Health and Addiction specialization, has helped me build confidence and real-world skills to support vulnerable individuals in my community. I feel more prepared for my future career."
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