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Welcome, and congratulations on your acceptance into the Artificial Intelligence & Data Analytics Post Graduate Certificate program at the Tourism and Culinary Centre.

You are about to begin a very exciting and busy new chapter of your life! The information provided here is intended to help you prepare for the upcoming semester. Please read through it carefully, and contact us if you have any questions.

Essential Information

Below is the list of required courses for year 1 of your program. To complete your course registration, log in to Self Service. For further information and step-by-step instructions, please visit our course registration guide. 

2026 PS Fall

  • DATA-3120-AIDA
  • DATA-3125-AIDA
  • DATA-3130-AIDA
  • DATA-3135-AIDA
  • DATA-3140-AIDA
  • NCPR-3030-AIDA
  • SAFE-1005-AIDA

2027 PS Winter

  • DATA-3220-AIDA
  • DATA-3225-AIDA
  • DATA-3230-AIDA
  • DATA-3235-AIDA
  • DATA-3240-AIDA

Holland College - Key Dates:

  • First Day of Classes (Fall Semester): September 8, 2026
  • Last Day of Classes (Fall Semester): December 18, 2026
  • First Day of Classes (Winter Semester): January 5, 2027
  • Last Day of Classes (Winter Semester): April 23, 2027
  • February Break (No Classes): February 22-26, 2027

For a complete list of important dates, please consult the 2026-2027 Academic Calendar: https://www.hollandcollege.com/student-experience/registrars-office/academic-calendar.html

Required Books

There are no required textbooks.

Required Materials & Tools

N/A

Required Technology

All students should have a Wi-Fi capable laptop computer available for in-class work, as outlined in the program requirements. Monitors with larger screens and higher resolution would be an asset.
 
Minimum Computer Specifications:
  • Device Laptop
  • Processor Minimum:
  • 4 Cores or more
  • Intel Core i3 10th generation or newer
  • AMD Ryzen 5 3000 Series or newer
  • RAM 12 Gb
  • Disk 512Gb SSD or NVME
  • Wireless 802.11 ac support
  • USB ports One available USB 3.0
  • Operating System Windows 10/11 Home or Professional Operating System with latest updates applied.
  • Audio Video Headset and Webcam
  • Automatic Microsoft Updates Latest updates applied
  • Anti-virus Latest updates applied
 
Technology Etiquette:
Technology use is an integral part of this program. It is expected that students will use technology in a manner that is appropriate to the learning environment, respectful to their peers, and as required for classroom activities.

Your First Day

  • Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
  • Time: 9:00 AM
  • Location: Room 241, Tourism and Culinary Centre (TCC)
  • What Should I Bring? laptop, personal supplies

PLEASE NOTE: The TCC Cafeteria is closed on orientation day. Please plan to bring lunch.

A Message from the Program

Welcome to Holland College's Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics program for the 2026 academic year. Entering this field means learning how to turn complex information into clear, practical solutions. My role as your instructor is to guide you through that process while helping you build the technical, analytical, and professional skills needed to succeed. In the first semester, we will focus on fundamentals through hands-on learning and core technical practice. In the second semester, you will apply those skills in a real-world capstone placement. This will be a demanding year, but a productive one. I look forward to working with you as you develop into capable, thoughtful analytics professionals.

Contact Information

Welcome Hub
Find everything you need for September, from event schedules to resources and helpful checklists.
College Kickstart
Complete our online pre-arrival program to get ready for the year ahead and learn about available support services.