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Post-bachelor Certificate in Commercial Agriculture Production

Post-bachelor Commercial Agriculture Production

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Danielle White
Agricultural Sciences Enrolment Specialist
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LocationVermilion
CredentialCertificate
Program Length1 year
Delivery MethodFace-to-face

Go beyond the classroom with our new post-bachelor commercial agriculture production certificate.

This certificate is designed for Canadian agricultural degree holders who want to build their practical skills.

There’s no substitute for putting your knowledge into action. You’ll do that through hands-on learning with:

  • crops
  • livestock
  • equipment
  • technology

Choose a crops or livestock stream. No matter your choice, you’ll gain insight and experience about typical agricultural production in Western Canada. And, ultimately be better prepared for your career.

Requirements

1. Bachelor of Science degree in agriculture, engineering or a related field.

2. Proof of English language proficiency

Notes:

  • If you are an International student, check eligible programs.
  • Completion of this program does not offer a pathway to a two year Agriculture diploma.
Applicants with international education

If you graduated from a degree program outside of Canada or the United States, submit these documents:

  • High school transcript with a minimum of 50% in English 30-1, 50% in Math 20-1 and 50% in one of Biology 20, Chemistry 20, Physics 20 or Science 20. 

  • Post-secondary transcripts along with a Basic or ICAP Document by Document Evaluation of your degree by World Education Services (WES). Check the WES website for evaluation and cost. The evaluation must show an equivalent of a 4-year domestic degree. (A Canadian or United States equivalent is acceptable.)

There are no additional program requirements.

As you prepare for your start date, review this important information.

Enrolment is the final step after you've been accepted, paid your tuition deposit, and the timetable has been set.

  • You will be automatically enrolled in your courses.
  • You can expect to be enrolled approximately 1 month before the program start date.
  • Once you've been enrolled, your schedule will be available in My Lakeland.

If you completed relevant courses at another post-secondary institution, you may be eligible for transfer credit. Apply for transfer credit at least 2 months before classes start by completing the transfer credit form.

Review all of the other ways Lakeland does prior learning assessments.

When you complete the required 30 credits with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0, you will be awarded a Post-Bachelor Certificate in Commercial Agriculture Production.

More program details

2025-26 tuition and fees

Year Tuition and program fees Estimated books, supplies and field trips Mandatory fees
1 $6,030 $1,400 $942

2025-26 tuition and fees

Year Tuition and program fees Estimated books, supplies and field trips Mandatory fees
1 $17,700 $1,400 $1,200

Remember that studying includes other expenses than tuition and fees - you should also be budgeting for your accommodation and living expenses. Alberta student loan guidelines recommends $1,153/month.

Our tuition and fees page has details about academic, application and mandatory fees and their cost breakdown per term.

You can find your textbook list on the agricultural sciences textbooks and supplies page.

Choose a livestock or crops theme as you broaden your practical skill set in agricultural production.

Your weekly class schedule can be found on your My Lakeland student portal when available. This is usually one month prior to the program start date.

Important dates found below include your tuition due date, your program registration/start date, events and holidays.

Dates are subject to change. We recommend you check here regularly for any updates.

Face-to-face on-campus important dates

Note: These dates are subject to change.

2025
Aug 11 Tuition due
Sept 2 Registration Day
Sept 3 First day of classes, fall term semester 1
Sept 10 Last day to add semester 1 courses
Sept 23

Last day to drop semester 1 courses.

Last day to withdraw with full refund of fees less tuition deposit.
Sept 30 National Truth & Reconciliation Day, college closed
Oct 13 Thanksgiving, college closed
Nov 3 Last day to withdraw from semester 1 with W grade or change from credit to audit
Nov 10-11 Fall break for students
Nov 11 Remembrance Day, college closed
Dec 1 Fees due, winter term
Dec 12 Last day of semester 1
Dec 13 - Jan 5 Christmas break for students

 

2026
Jan 6 First day ​of classes, winter term semester 2
Jan 13 Last day to add semester 2 courses
Jan 27

Last day to drop ​semester 2 courses.

Last day to withdraw with 100% refund of semester 2 fees.
Feb 16-20 Reading week/spring break
Mar 13 Last day to withdraw from semester 2 courses with W grade or change from credit to audit.
Apr 3-6 Easter Break, college closed
Apr 24 Last day semester 2
Jun 5 Vermilion campus Convocation

 

Note: These dates are subject to change.

2026
Aug 12 Tuition due
Sept 1 Registration Day
Sept 2 First day of classes, fall term semester 1
Sept 7 Labor Day, college closed
Sept 9 Last day to add semester 1 courses
Sept 22

Last day to drop semester 1 courses.

Last day to withdraw with full refund of fees less tuition deposit.
Sept 30 National Truth & Reconciliation Day, college closed
Oct 12 Thanksgiving, college closed
Nov 2 Last day to withdraw from semester 1 with W grade or change from credit to audit
Nov 9-13 Fall break for students
Nov 11 Remembrance Day, college closed
Dec 1 Fees due, winter term
Dec 18 Last day of semester 1
Dec 21 - Jan4 Christmas break for students

 

2027
Jan 5 First day ​of classes, winter term semester 2
Jan 12 Last day to add semester 2 courses
Jan 25

Last day to drop ​semester 2 courses.

Last day to withdraw with 100% refund of semester 2 fees.
Feb 15 Family Day, college closed
Feb 15-29 Reading week/spring break
Mar 12 Last day to withdraw from semester 2 courses with W grade or change from credit to audit.
Mar 26-29 Easter Break, college closed
Apr 23 Last day semester 2
Jun 4 Vermilion campus Convocation

 

If you'd like more hands-on, training, you might want to consider one of our agricultural continuing education or sustainable agriculture microcredential courses.
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Enrol in an education in the real world. At Lakeland College, agriculture science students have access to high-end facilities, are involved in professional initiatives and have opportunities to grow in countless leadership opportunities.

Take a look for yourself and see what we are all about.

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Agriculture sciences opportunities go far beyond the field, offering you a wide range of career paths.

Whatever you're interested in, we'll help you get there. Start by seeing what could be in store for you and where our students and alumni have already gone.

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