{"id":294,"date":"2020-10-20T16:43:33","date_gmt":"2020-10-20T20:43:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps-iep\/?page_id=294"},"modified":"2026-04-09T11:33:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T15:33:00","slug":"certificate-in-information-technology","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/iep\/certificate-in-information-technology\/","title":{"rendered":"Certificate in Information Technology"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>At ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ\u2019s IEP IT Bridging Program,&nbsp;you will complete three university-level courses to ensure your soft skills and IT program skills are top notch.&nbsp;Two foundation courses provide a full overview and practice of communication, teamwork, cross-cultural problem solving, leadership, and management skills within the Canadian context.&nbsp;The Object-Oriented Programming foundation course provides fundamental Java programming skills to refresh and update your training in other programming languages. The Certificate also lets you take up to five advanced-level university IT courses (15 credits) in your area of IT specialization. Through these specialized courses, you will acquire up to date local professional knowledge and skills in your areas of expertise.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading text-uppercase h5\">Quick Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list-unstyled\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/iep\/future-students\/#requirements\">Admission Requirements<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/iep\/support-resources\/academic-success\/\">Academic Success Resources<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/iep\/events\/\">Events<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/iep\/student-experience\/\">Student Experience<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/iep\/about\/success-stories\/\">Success Stories<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group border-lg border-primary p-4\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.3%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full img-thumbnail rounded-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"538\" height=\"303\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/iep\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/266\/2025\/05\/admissions-cover-v2-538x303-1.png\" alt=\"A Happy Beautiful Japanese Businesswoman Looking At Camera While Keeping Her Arms Crossed \" class=\"wp-image-137114\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/iep\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/266\/2025\/05\/admissions-cover-v2-538x303-1.png 538w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/iep\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/266\/2025\/05\/admissions-cover-v2-538x303-1-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.6%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:22px\">Applications for the 2026 IEP Bridging Program are now open!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Express your interest now in applying to our IEP Bridging Program.&nbsp;Join our mailing list to stay informed about upcoming intakes, admissions updates, program news and learn more about how to apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button bg-primary-2 text-white rounded-0 learnmore-block p-2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background no-border-radius wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/iep\/mailing-list\/\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#810001\">Join Mailing List <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right small pl-2\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Structure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 bg-primary-2 text-white rounded-0\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"#one\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#810001\">Step One<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 bg-primary-2 text-white rounded-0\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"#two\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#810001\">Step Two<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 bg-primary-2 text-white rounded-0\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"#three\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#810001\">Step Three<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<a id=\"one\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group grey-bg-block has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.3%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full img-thumbnail rounded-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"538\" height=\"303\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/iep\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/266\/2026\/04\/step1-infotech-538x303-1.png\" alt=\"Smiling Student Holding Notebook on Busy School Escalator\" class=\"wp-image-137946\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/iep\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/266\/2026\/04\/step1-infotech-538x303-1.png 538w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/iep\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/266\/2026\/04\/step1-infotech-538x303-1-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.6%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading h5 text-uppercase text-primary\">Step One<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jumpstart to Success (Optional)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You will first complete an orientation session and then the language preparation program. You will be evaluated on English language skills and commitment to the program (attendance, participation, completion, adherence to assignment deadlines, etc.).&nbsp;Performance in this Jumpstart to Success course will determine if you continue in our Bridging Program.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<a id=\"two\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.3%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full img-thumbnail rounded-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"538\" height=\"303\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/iep\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/266\/2026\/04\/step2-infotech-538x303-1.png\" alt=\"Happy mid adult African American students and her mature friend having fun while going to a library to study.\" class=\"wp-image-137947\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/iep\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/266\/2026\/04\/step2-infotech-538x303-1.png 538w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/iep\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/266\/2026\/04\/step2-infotech-538x303-1-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.6%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading h5 text-uppercase text-primary\">Step Two<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Foundations Skills<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>As an IEP candidate, you will be exposed to the Canadian business and cultural landscape through Foundations courses. The program will give you a full understanding and practice of teamwork, cross-cultural problem solving, communication, interpersonal, conflict resolution, leadership and management skills within the Canadian context.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong><strong>IT professionals complete the following courses for a total of 9 credits:<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id294_0dedd2-03 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:8px;}.kt-accordion-id294_0dedd2-03 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id294_0dedd2-03 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id294_0dedd2-03 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id294_0dedd2-03 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:8px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id294_0dedd2-03 kt-accordion-has-5-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane294_d1f35f-b9\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">ADMS 3015 | Professional Communication in the Canadian Context<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>This course increases the communicative competence of Internationally Educated Professionals (IEP) in both business writing and presentation skills, while increasing their ability to analyse and negotiate the Canadian landscape of their chosen profession. Direct instruction is combined with simulations, discussions and group activities to develop clear, accurate, effective oral and written communication. Course credit exclusion: AP\/WRIT 3989 3.00. Note: Open only to Participants in the Bridging Program for Internationally Educated Professionals.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane294_02a0c8-86\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">ADMS 3020 | Canadian Business Culture and Management Skills<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Provides an overview of the Canadian business environment and focuses on the development of management skills for Internationally Educated Professionals (IEP). Theoretical instruction is combined with case analyses and teamwork exercises to develop a comprehensive understanding of the course material. Open only to Participants in the Bridging Program for Internationally Educated Professionals in Business, Finance and Administration. Prerequisite: Score of 5.5 on YELT or equivalent. Course credit exclusions: AP\/ADMS 1000 3.00, AP\/ADMS 2400 3.00, AP\/ADMS 3040 3.00, AP\/ADMS 3930 3.00, AP\/HRM 3440 3.00.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-5 kt-pane294_bb37a3-df\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">ITEC 2615 | Object Oriented Programming for Internationally Educated Professionals<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Provides the fundamental Java programming skills to Internationally Educated Professionals who already have some computer programming training in other programming languages. Java programming is today the most utilized software development tool in the Canadian industry. Presents an overview of Java-based object-oriented programming and covers class implementation, object-oriented design (with UML), graphics user interfaces, event programming and data structures. Course credit exclusions: AP\/ITEC 1620 3.00, AP\/ITEC 2610 3.00, LE\/CSE 1020 3.00 (prior to Fall 2014), LE\/CSE 1030 3.00 (prior to Fall 2014). PRIOR TO SUMMER 2013: Course credit exclusions: AP\/ITEC 1620 3.00, AP\/ITEC 2610 3.00, SC\/CSE 1020 3.00, SC\/CSE 1030 3.00.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<a id=\"three\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group grey-bg-block has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.3%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full img-thumbnail rounded-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"538\" height=\"303\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/iep\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/266\/2026\/04\/step3-infotech-538x303-1.png\" alt=\"A small group of four mature adult students sit together at a long desk as they listen attentively to the teacher.\" class=\"wp-image-137948\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/iep\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/266\/2026\/04\/step3-infotech-538x303-1.png 538w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/iep\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/266\/2026\/04\/step3-infotech-538x303-1-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.6%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading h5 text-uppercase text-primary\">Step Three<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Customize your Studies<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The program lets you take up to five advanced level university IT courses (15 credits) in your area of specialization (at least three courses\/9 credits have to be at the 4000-level). Potential specializations include Business Intelligence (ITEC4010, ITEC4030, ITEC4040), Enterprise Computing (ITEC4020, ITEC4050, ITEC4060, ITEC4101), Advanced Database Systems (ITEC4020, ITEC4220, ITEC4230), and Data Science (ITEC 4230, ITEC4305, ITEC4310). You may qualify to take courses in other areas such as cybersecurity. Specific courses suitable to your interests and background will be selected in conjunction with a faculty mentor and approval.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-4 is-cropped grid-block wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"235\" data-id=\"135395\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/iep\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/266\/2021\/05\/LanguageSupports350x235.jpg\" alt=\"focused image of a woman smiling while two people sit at the computer table\" class=\"wp-image-135395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/iep\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/266\/2021\/05\/LanguageSupports350x235.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/iep\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/266\/2021\/05\/LanguageSupports350x235-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/iep\/support-resources\/language-supports\/\">Language Supports<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"235\" data-id=\"135394\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/iep\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/266\/2021\/05\/CourseEnrollment350x235.jpg\" alt=\"people at a desk looking at the laptop\" class=\"wp-image-135394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/iep\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/266\/2021\/05\/CourseEnrollment350x235.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/iep\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/266\/2021\/05\/CourseEnrollment350x235-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/iep\/student-experience\/course-enrolment\/\">Course Enrolment<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"235\" data-id=\"135393\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/iep\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/266\/2021\/05\/NetworkNode350x235.jpg\" alt=\"focused image of two woman standing and talking in a group\" class=\"wp-image-135393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/iep\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/266\/2021\/05\/NetworkNode350x235.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/iep\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/266\/2021\/05\/NetworkNode350x235-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/iep\/student-experience\/careers-networking\/\">Careers &amp; Networking<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/09\/co-op-350x235-1.jpg\" alt=\"focused image of two woman standing and talking in a group\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/co-op\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LA&amp;PS Co-op Program<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group grey-bg-block has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<i class=\"fas fa-quote-left h1 text-primary\"><\/i>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">I felt that I had all of the technical skills but it was difficult to get a call back. The program helped me to network with people who were in a similar situation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> \u2014 Marara Zerihun Abebe<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"small\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/iep\/success-story\/marara-zerihun-abebe\/\">Read more about Marara's success.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube border-md border-primary wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"IEP Bridging Program Certificate in IT for Internationally Educated Professionals\" width=\"1778\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4q85PlsDxIE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" 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