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Program description - January 2026

Businesses today handle a large amount of data for which they need an integrated platform that allows the management to make informed business decisions and streamline their processes. Specialist skills in cloud computing and development operations (DevOps) are required to help organizations succeed by simplifying processes and providing better access to data. DevOps offers a competitive edge for organizations and creates future growth opportunities.

As a student in this two-term Ontario College Graduate Certificate Cloud Development and Operations program, you will use modern practices and techniques commonly employed in DevOps, Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD), Configuration management, Cloud computing, Cloud storage, and Cloud infrastructure management, while also focusing on client needs and collaborative environments.

Program details

Code: 1602
Start: January 2026
Campus: Waterloo
Delivery: Hybrid
Length: 1 year (2 academic terms)
Credential: Ontario College Graduate Certificate
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Estimated tuition & fees

The tuition and fee details for the 2026-2027 academic year (September 2026 to August 2027) are provided below for your selected intake. Please note that fees for the 2027-2028 academic year (September 2027 to August 2028) will be released in Spring 2027. Students continuing their studies into the 2027-2028 academic year should review the updated fee details when they become available. Additional costs for books and supplies may apply. All fees are subject to change and are reassessed annually.

Tuition and fee details for terms starting September 2027 and later will be available Spring 2027.

2 Terms

Canadian

International

Tuition
$6082.00
$16319.00
Ancillary Fees
$1411.50
$2529.33
Total Fees
$7493.50
$18848.33

Canadian fee details

Description Winter 2026 Spring 2026
Program Tuition Fee (ACR) $3041.00 $3041.00
Administration Fee $25.00 $25.00
CSI Advocacy Fee $8.16 $8.16
CSI Association Fee $104.04 $104.04
CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee $237.18 -
CSI Legal Care Fee $20.10 -
CSI UPass Fee $124.91 $124.91
Graduation/Alumni Services Fee $20.00 $20.00
ONE Card Fee $8.50 $8.50
Student Services $89.00 $89.00
Technology Enhancement Fee $110.00 $110.00
CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) $75.00 -
CSI Student Club & Society Fee (optional) $10.00 $10.00
CSI Student Events Fee (optional) $35.00 $35.00
Sustainability Fee (optional) $5.00 $5.00
Term Total $3912.89 $3580.61
Year Total   $7493.50

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International fee details

Description Winter 2026 Spring 2026
Grad. Cert. Program Tuition $8159.50 $8159.50
Administration Fee $25.00 $25.00
CSI Advocacy Fee $8.16 $8.16
CSI Association Fee $104.04 $104.04
CSI College Int'l Health Insurance Plan (CIHIP) $398.65 -
CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee $206.36 -
CSI Legal Care Fee $20.10 -
CSI UPass Fee $124.91 $124.91
Graduation/Alumni Services Fee $20.00 $20.00
ISR (International Student Recovery) $375.00 $375.00
ONE Card Fee $8.50 $8.50
Student Services $89.00 $89.00
Technology Enhancement Fee $110.00 $110.00
CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) $75.00 -
CSI Student Club & Society Fee (optional) $10.00 $10.00
CSI Student Events Fee (optional) $35.00 $35.00
Sustainability Fee (optional) $5.00 $5.00
Term Total $9774.22 $9074.11
Year Total   $18848.33

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Program device requirements

Program device & software requirements

This program requires you to have a device that meets certain specifications. For most students, this cost is in addition to the tuition & fees listed above.

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Financial assistance

The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) is a needs-based program designed to help eligible Ontario students cover the cost of post-secondary education. Funded by the federal and provincial governments, OSAP is intended to promote equality of opportunity for post-secondary studies through direct financial assistance (grants and loans) for educational costs and living expenses. The amount of funding you are eligible for depends on your program, course load, educational and living expenses, and financial situation. Apply for assistance on the OSAP website and visit OSAP & aid for more information.

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Delivery sequence - January 2026 - Waterloo

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