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CAD 18527

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 155

Application Fee

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12 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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71

TOEFL

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50%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Turn your creativity into a career. The Content Creator certificate is Alberta’s first post-secondary program designed specifically for social media and digital content creators. In just one year, you’ll learn to craft compelling stories, grow authentic online communities, and transform your passion for social media into a career.


This one-year program blends hands-on creative practice with real-world business skills. You’ll grow your skills in storytelling, branding, photography, videography, analytics, and campaign strategy, then put them into action as you plan, produce, and promote content for platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. Experience life as a creator while exploring the entrepreneurial side of the industry.

  • Create multimedia content using storytelling, photography, video, and writing techniques 
  • Develop personal branding, monetization, and entrepreneurial strategies 
  • Apply analytics and data to improve creative decisions and campaign performance 
  • Learn ethical and responsible content creation practices 
  • Graduate with a professional portfolio that showcases your skills to future employers or clients


Graduate with experience
NorQuest College believes in the importance of on-the-job experience that provides an enriched learning opportunity. You’ll complete a 150-hour work-integrated learning (WIL) field placement in Term 2, applying classroom learning in real-world settings. Placements may be with content creators, small businesses, non-profits, or marketing teams.

Through this experience, you will:

  • Contribute to your ongoing professional portfolio of digital projects
  • Gain mentorship and industry connections
  • Apply content strategies in live campaigns

You will have ongoing support from a supervisor and mentor at the jobsite and will also have additional employment support from a Career Coach and Accessibility Advisor.

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Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 4 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2026

Closed

May 2026

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 - With No Band Less Than - 5.5
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 71
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 105.0  

Academic Requirement

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Grade 12 / High School diploma or equivalent, including the following required course(s):

Language Arts—this requirement can be met with any of the following, or an equivalent course:

  • 50% in English Language Arts 20-1?
  • 60% in English Language Arts 20-2
  • 50% in ESLG 1860?
  • 65% in ESLG 1898?

Mathematics—this requirement can be met with any of the following, or an equivalent course:

  • 65% in Mathematics 10-C?
  • 65% in MATH 1791?

6 IELTS Score
71 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
105 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
50% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

Average Tuition Fee Per Year

18527

Tuition Fee
(CAD)

CAD 155

Application Fee
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11000 Per year

Average Cost of Living
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The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships

New Questers International Entrance Scholarship

Established to reward academic excellence by international students graduating from international high schools and entering studies at NorQuest College. All students must meet certain eligibility criteria for the scholarship.

Value $1000
Applicable programs Full-time enrollment in any NorQuest Credit program that requires an entrance admission grade (post-diploma programs and programs without an admission grade requirement are not eligible).
Eligibility

Scholarship applicants must:

  • have a valid study permit
  • be paying international student tuition and fees
  • Academic standing to Alberta standards of 70% (B- or 2.7 GPA) or higher, for entrance Admission requirement average.
  • Applicants must be enrolled in their programs prior to applying
Application details

Q. How can students apply?
Ans. Students will be notified closer to the application start date.

Q. When will applications for the Entrance Scholarship open?
The application for the Winter 2026 Entrance Scholarship will open on December 15, 2025, and close on January 23, 2026.

Note: Awards will be disbursed when the student has completed 50% of the term.

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