Learn to design and code exceptional products

Want to learn how to create work like this?

At North Island College, we will teach you how to confidently design and build beautiful and highly functional print and digital products, from brands to websites and mobile apps.

Small classes with expert faculty in a stunning west coast location

Study at a trusted Canadian public post-secondary institution

Earn an internationally recognized credential with a cutting-edge curriculum guided by our advisory board of employers and professionals.

Spend less with affordable tuition and financial supports

By studying at North Island College, you spend less and get more, saving over $10,000 per year compared to university.

Choose to study online, on-campus, or a mix of both

Join our small classes at NIC’s beautiful Comox Valley Campus on Vancouver Island or study from the comfort of your home part-time.

What will you learn?

Hands-on and multidisciplinary learning

DIGITAL Design + Development at North Island College is alive with creative thinking, problem-solving, and doing. You can direct your projects to suit your interests and practice your skills with real clients while building a portfolio that shows off your personal skillset.

Tailor your education to your needs

Our thorough curriculum covers the entire digital product landscape, from graphic design and UI/UX to front-end development, mobile app programming, and project management. You can start part-time with a few courses and then decide how to specialize and how far you want to take your education.

Your program options

Our programs have been designed around different specializations and offer multiple levels of credentials. Find out which program is right for you — whether you’re starting a new career or growing your existing skillset.

Quickly master new skills

DIGITAL Content Production

Micro-credential

Length: 4 months min.

Focus on design

Web Design Fundamentals

Certificate

Length: 1 year min.

Communication Design

Diploma

Length: 2 years min.

DIGITAL Design + Development (Design Stream)

Advanced Diploma

Length: 3 years min

Focus on development

Android Application Development

Certificate

Length: 1 year min.

Web + Mobile Application Development

Diploma

Length: 2 years min.

DIGITAL Design + Development (Dev Stream)

Advanced Diploma

Length: 3 years min.

Refocus your career

DIGITAL Design + Development

Post-graduate Certificate

Length: 1 year min.

DIGITAL Design + Development

Post-graduate Diploma

Length: 2 years min.

A leading-edge curriculum designed by expert faculty and advised by industry practitioners

How North Island College is redefining digital education

Our focus on student success and fostering leading-edge talent pushes us to continually update our curriculum with the latest concepts and technologies guided by our advisory board of employers and industry professionals.

Learn from a team of specialized instructors and guest speakers from the industry

Students learn in-demand, relevant skills from highly qualified faculty who bring real-world projects, clients, and professionals into the classroom.

Want to meet our graduates and check out their work?

Our students come from all over the world. Some come with prior experience, but most have never written a single line of code or pushed a pixel before starting their studies. Prepare to be amazed!

Meet the students