Is a Graduate Certificate Right for You?

Why Humber Polytechnic might be the perfect next step after graduating with a diploma or degree.

Many individuals consider graduate/postgraduate studies for several reasons including career advancement, higher earning potential, specialization and expertise, networking, or personal growth. It all comes down to your career goals, industry, and learning priorities on whether you should pursue a graduate program.

Why choose Humber graduate certificates?

At Humber Polytechnic, Ontario Graduate Certificate programs are short, specialized programs that are designed to help you gain practical skills and industry connections.

Humber’s graduate certificates are ideal if you want to upskill quickly or change career paths. These short, focused programs are for students who already have a diploma or degree and are seeking more practical and hands-on experience.

Many programs, from Digital Marketing Management to Project Management, include industry input and hands-on projects or work placements, making these programs ideal for students who value hands-on experience and are looking to enter the workforce right away or switch career paths.

Pathways to master’s degrees

If you are particularly interested in pathways to master’s degrees, Humber also offers partnerships with universities. Credits from a Humber graduate certificate can be counted towards a master’s program or help you gain admission.

Further, students enrolled in select Ontario Graduate Certificate programs at Humber are eligible, upon program completion, to apply to master's programs at the Toronto campus of Northeastern University.

Considerations before enrolling

Attending graduate school can be strategic and a cost-effective choice, especially if your goal is for professional growth, practical experience, or looking to break into a new field. The time commitment and the cost, however, would also need to be taken into account.

Learn more about Humber’s graduate certificate programs on the Humber website.