How Altaris admissions work.
Pick a program and apply online. We review your application and send an invoice. Program access opens after your payment is confirmed.
Six steps from click to credential.
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Choose your diploma
Browse ten self-paced diploma programs. No entrance exam. Every program is $399 CAD with lifetime access.
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Apply for review
Apply online, receive an invoice after review, and pay tuition once. Program access opens after payment confirmation. A 30-day refund guarantee protects your first month.
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Onboarding week
Instant access to your program dashboard, cohort Slack, and welcome briefing. A learner success manager reaches out within 24 hours to set your pace.
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Learn at your pace
Every module is short (30–90 minutes) and applied. Move as fast or as slow as your week allows. Lifetime access — no expiring semester.
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Capstones & feedback
Each program includes 4–6 capstones reviewed by a practitioner against a hiring-manager rubric — not autograded. Real feedback, real revisions.
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Diploma & verification
On completion, receive a signed diploma with a unique certificate number and public verification URL that employers can confirm in one click.
See sample diplomas →
What to expect.
Straight answers on time, tools, and who our programs are built for.
- Prerequisites
- Most programs are open-enrollment. Advanced diplomas expect comfort with Python and basic statistics — we tell you upfront on each program page.
- Time commitment
- Plan on 5–8 hours per week for a typical 6-month completion. Learners have finished in 8 weeks or stretched to 18 months. It's up to you.
- Equipment
- Any laptop from the last 5 years. All compute is browser-based via our sandbox — no local GPU required for any program.
- Language & residency
- Programs are delivered in English. Open to Canadian residents and international learners. Issued Altaris diplomas can be verified online.
You will not be left alone.
Self-paced doesn't mean self-taught. Four systems keep you shipping.
Weekly office hours
Live Zoom sessions with faculty and TAs across every Canadian time zone — Halifax to Victoria.
Cohort Slack
200+ Canadian learners per intake. Peer review, study rooms, and a #jobs channel curated by our placements team.
1:1 learner success
A dedicated success manager checks in monthly, unblocks you, and flags at-risk pacing before it becomes a problem.
Career services
Resume & LinkedIn review and interview preparation. Employment and employer acceptance of credentials are not guaranteed.
Common questions
- Do I need a degree to enroll?
- No. Our diplomas are open-enrollment. Most learners have a bachelor's in an unrelated field, but roughly 20% do not — we care about the capstone, not the credential you arrive with.
- What if I fall behind?
- There is no falling behind. Lifetime access means you keep going at your pace. If your success manager sees you stall for two weeks, they'll reach out to reset your plan — not push you out.
- Is tuition refundable?
- Yes — 30 days, no questions asked. If Altaris isn't for you, email info@altarisai.org and we refund tuition in full.
- Do you offer payment plans?
- Tuition is paid by invoice: apply online, we review your application and email an invoice. Employers can request a business invoice for staff seats on our For business page.
- Are diplomas recognized in Canada?
- Altaris diplomas record completion of an Altaris program and can be verified online. Employer acceptance is determined by each employer. They are not a regulated professional designation (e.g. P.Eng.).
Still not sure? Try the free 7-day course.
No credit card, no obligation. One short lesson a day for a week. See how we teach before you enroll in a diploma.