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Program description - September 2026
Become a digital trendsetter with Conestoga's Social Media Marketing program.
Are you passionate about social media and ready to turn your creativity into a career? Conestoga's Social Media Marketing graduate certificate prepares college and university graduates to become digital marketing leaders, strategists and content creators in today's fast-paced online world.
In just one year, you'll learn how to build brand presence, engage audiences and manage online communities across platforms. Through hands-on learning and real-world projects, you'll develop practical, job-ready skills that reflect current industry needs.
You'll develop integrated social media strategies, explore generative AI tools and gain experience in content creation, community management and reputation building. You'll graduate ready to lead social campaigns and connect brands with their audiences.
What you'll learn
- Social media strategy development and multi-platform management
- Content creation, community engagement and reputation management
- Crisis prevention and brand protection in digital spaces
- Use of generative AI and emerging technologies in marketing
- Real-world projects to build your portfolio and industry connections
Interested in taking this program part time?
See our Social Media Marketing part-time program for more information.
Program details
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
Canadian fee details
| Description | Fall 2025 | Winter 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Program Tuition Fee (ACR) | $1845.75 | $1845.75 |
| Administration Fee | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $8.16 | $8.16 |
| CSI Association Fee | $38.25 | $38.25 |
| CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee | $354.00 | - |
| CSI Legal Care Fee | $30.00 | - |
| *eText Fee | - | $81.00 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| 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) | $10.80 | $10.80 |
| Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Term Total | $2620.96 | $2242.96 |
| Year Total | $4863.92 |
*The fee listed is for the current academic term and is subject to change. Confirmed costs will appear on your registration invoice. For the most up-to-date eText and course materials pricing, please refer to your personalized booklist.
Returning student tuition & fees
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International fee details
| Description | Fall 2025 | Winter 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Grad. Cert. Program Tuition | $5264.29 | $5264.29 |
| Administration Fee | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $8.16 | $8.16 |
| CSI Association Fee | $38.25 | $38.25 |
| CSI College Int'l Health Insurance Plan (CIHIP) | $595.00 | - |
| CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee | $308.00 | - |
| CSI Legal Care Fee | $30.00 | - |
| *eText Fee | - | $81.00 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| ISR (International Student Recovery) | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| 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) | $10.80 | $10.80 |
| Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Term Total | $6963.50 | $6036.50 |
| Year Total | $13000.00 |
*The fee listed is for the current academic term and is subject to change. Confirmed costs will appear on your registration invoice. For the most up-to-date eText and course materials pricing, please refer to your personalized booklist.
Returning student tuition & fees
View all Canadian tuition & fee details for all levels
View all International tuition & fee details for all levels
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.
Financial assistance
Awards & scholarships
Student Financial Services awarded more than 400 awards, scholarships and bursaries last year.
Delivery sequence - September 2026 - Online
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