Your full route · Ontario

From IT work abroad to IT work in Ontario

I have IT qualifications or experience abroad and need a route into relevant work.

Goal: Turn existing tech experience into a Canadian role

Time: About 2–16 months
Cost · CAD: Free to $14,000, depending on your choice

Based on official sources. Confirm with each provider before paying.

Before you pay

NPower's AI and data program isn't open to people currently working or studying in IT.
Compare the free funded programs before paying for a certificate or bootcamp.

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A clearer next step

Your route, step by step

Follow the steps that fit your situation. “Choose one” offers alternatives; “Alongside” can happen while you work on other steps.

Choose one
Choose training that matches your specialty
Short funded programs add Canadian credentials and employer connections.
Time
About 2–16 monthsACCES Cybersecurity Connections is eight weeks; York's certificate is about 16 months.
Cost · CAD
Free to $14,000, depending on your choiceNPower and ACCES have no program fee; York's certificate is about $6,100; Lighthouse Labs bootcamps are $14,000.
Data and AI
NPower CanadaAI & Data Analytics Program No program feeOnline & in personOpen — confirm places
Cybersecurity and networks
ACCES EmploymentCybersecurity Connections No program feeOnlineUpcoming NPower CanadaNetwork Security Professional Program No program feeOnline & in personUpcoming
A Canadian IT certificate
York University — IEP Bridging ProgramCertificate in Information Technology About $6,100Ask about deliveryOpen — confirm places
A paid bootcamp
Try first: AI & Data Analytics Program →
NPower's programs are free if you meet their eligibility rules.
Lighthouse LabsLighthouse Labs bootcamps (web development, data, cybersecurity) About $14,000OnlineNot confirmed

Plan before committing

Help with costs

These supports have their own eligibility rules. Admission does not guarantee funding, and loans must be repaid.

Ontario Bridging Participant Assistance Program (OBPAP) →

One-time bursary up to CAD 5,000

Check requirements and where to start →

Better Jobs Ontario (BJO) →

Up to CAD 28,000 for training of 52 weeks or less; up to CAD 35,000 for longer training, up to two years; assessed support

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Official sources for this route

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After this route

What comes next

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