Advanced Diploma of Computer Engineering Technology

Learn advanced programming and computer engineering skills through theoretical studies, hands-on learning and co-op opportunities.

Earn a computer engineering technology credential employers value

Stand out from the field as a computer engineering technologist! Sheridan’s advanced diploma program builds on the two-year Computer Engineering Technician diploma by teaching you how to integrate software and hardware components. When you graduate, you’ll know how to design, build, test, implement and maintain embedded devices, computer applications and network systems.

Demonstrate your skills through a capstone project and co-op

Prove yourself to employers before you graduate! In your third year of studies, you’ll put your expertise to work in a capstone project that will be showcased to industry. You’ll also have the option of a three-term co-op placement, allowing you to graduate with one year of work experience. Some of our past students have secured employment as a result of co-op participation.

Work towards your degree or other certifications

When you graduate, you’ll have completed all academic requirements for professional certification with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists. You may also be able to transfer into the third year of degree programs at various universities and colleges, including Sheridan’s engineering and applied computing degrees (some bridge courses may be required).

Explore your future classroom

As a student in Sheridan’s Computer Engineering Technology advanced diploma program, you’ll work in labs designed to imitate the real-world workplace. Want a preview? Take a virtual tour of our state-of-the-art Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Design.

Learning Outcomes

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

• Identify, analyze, design, develop, implement, verify and document the requirements for a computing environment.

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, document and monitor technical problems using appropriate methodologies and tools.

• Analyze, design, implement and maintain secure computing environments.

• Analyze, develop and maintain robust computing system solutions through validation testing and industry best practices.

• Communicate and collaborate with team members and stakeholders to ensure effective working relationships.

• Select and apply strategies for personal and professional development to enhance work performance.

• Apply project management principles and tools when responding to requirements and monitoring projects within a computing environment.

• Adhere to ethical, social media, legal, regulatory and economic requirements and/or principles in the development and management of the computing solutions and systems.

• Investigate emerging trends to respond to technical challenges.

• Integrate multiple software and hardware components using appropriate systems, methodologies and connection protocols.

• Analyze, plan, design, develop, test, and implement computing devices and networked systems (software or hardware) in accordance with appropriate functional requirements and standards.

• Apply principles of digital and analog circuits to design, implement, and troubleshoot computing devices, including embedded components and systems.

• Design, build, test, implement and maintain embedded (including IoT*) devices and applications.

• Develop, test and maintain software applications for systems integration.