Course Overview

The employment opportunities will be extremely good for software testers in Canada and around the world.

Software testers are employed across a variety of industries, but mainly for companies providing computer systems design and related services. Other employers include wholesalers of computer and communications equipment, software publishers, and the finance and insurance services sector.

This occupation experienced significant employment growth over the last decade due to the increasing reliance on computer software and the Internet for many common services. Yet during the forecast period, one of the key drivers of employment will be the technologies being introduced in the automotive industry. Large automotive manufacturers and software producers have been investing in projects in different areas of the province to develop new features in connected cars and to advance self-driving car projects.

Also, as financial services continue to transform their operating platforms, several opportunities are expected for software testers in these institutions, in digital laboratories, and among the growing number of financial technology (FinTech) start-up companies. Private and public sector venture capital funding is helping to spur growth in the emerging FinTech cluster and other sectors.

Within this occupation, artificial intelligence designers should also experience an increasing amount of job prospects. Artificial intelligence (AI) allows machines and built-in software to perform tasks that are usually undertaken by human beings, such as learning and processing information. There is a growing interest in applying these techniques to many types of business activities, including e-commerce, finance, healthcare, legal services, and manufacturing. The provincial government and several private companies have also invested in research institutions to develop AI-related expertise specific to deep learning. This effort should result in wider use of the technology by companies in Canada and around the world over the longer term, and support employment demand for these professionals.

Other dominant technological trends will drive job prospects for software testers, including blockchain infrastructure, 3D printing, and virtual and augmented reality. A fair amount of job openings should also be generated in the growing video game industry.

General Eligibility

Applicants must:

(1) Be over 18 years old by the first day of class

(2) Have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent

(3) Have a minimum level of English Language - secondary school Grade A/B *

(4) Meet Canadian visa requirements

(5) Have medical insurance. Please arrange your insurance before leaving your country

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week.

Language Requirement

• IELTS, PTE and TOEFL is Not required but it will be an asset.