Graduate Certificate in Information Technology: VR and AR

at Algoma University

Real-time 3D (RT3D) is one of the most in-demand tech skills and has one of the highest forecasted growth rates — over 70% in the next 10 years. Algoma University’s Graduate Certificate in Information Technology: VR, and AR (virtual reality and augmented reality) is a two-year certificate comprehensively designed for professionals or students who have neither XR experience or information technology background, but desire to enter this growing field. You can bring your creative vision to life and build the next generation of digital & web experiences.

This unique program builds the fundamentals for C#, Java, and database programming. Students will acquire the necessary technical knowledge and skills to participate in tomorrow’s workforce through the design, development and testing of various engine applications. Students will build a strong portfolio of their own ideas through the development of VR/AR applications across six projects. Our certificate is composed of courses that are rich in theory along with industry informed, application courses. Students will gradually build up programming skills with Java and C#, and then conduct advanced XR development projects. Upon completion of this program, students will receive a Graduate Certificate in Information Technology: VR, and AR from Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) at Algoma University. Moreover, students are eligible for the Unity User Certificate which will be awarded by Unity upon completion of an exam.