Job requirements Computer Programmer in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region

Find out what you typically need to work as a computer programmer in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region. These requirements are applicable to all Computer programmers and interactive media developers (NOC 21230).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • A bachelor's degree or college diploma program in computer science, computer engineering or in another discipline with a significant programming component
  • Specialization in programming for engineering and scientific applications requires specific post-secondary study or experience.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

Alberta

If this occupation is regulated, you may need to get a professional license from a regulatory authority before you can start working. Licensing can be compulsory or voluntary, depending on the occupation.

  • If the licence is compulsory, you must be certified before you can practise the occupation and use the professional designation.
  • If the licence is voluntary, you don’t need to be certified to practise this occupation.

Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.

Do you want to work in another province or territory?

If you are already certified to work in a regulated occupation in your province or territory, it will be easier for you to have your certification recognized in another province or territory. See the Workers Mobility's website to learn more.

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