Post-bachelor Commercial Agriculture Production

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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.

Note: Dates are subject to change.

2025 Fall term/semester

Date	Event
Aug 11	Fees due, fall term
Sep 2	Registration and orientation
Sep 3	First day of classes
Sep 10	Last day to add fall term courses
Sep 23	Last day to drop fall term courses Last day to withdraw with full refund of fees less tuition deposit
Sep 30	National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, college closed
Oct 13	Thanksgiving, college closed
Nov 3	Last day to withdraw from fall term courses 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 classes
Dec 13 - Jan 5	Christmas break for students

2026 Winter term/semester

Date	Event
Jan 6	First day of classes
Jan 13	Last day to add winter term courses
Jan 27	Last day to drop winter term courses Last day to withdraw with 100% refund of winter term fees
Feb 16-20	Reading week/spring break
Mar 13	Last day to withdraw from winter term courses with W grade or change from credit to audit.
Apr 3-6	Easter Break, college closed
Apr 24	Last day classes
Jun 5	Convocation, Vermilion campus

Note: Dates are subject to change.

2026 Fall term/semester

Date	Event
Aug 12	Fees due, fall term
Sep 1	Registration and orientation
Sep 2	First day of classes
Sep 7	Labor Day, college closed
Sep 9	Last day to add fall term courses
Sep 22	Last day to drop fall term courses Last day to withdraw with full refund of fees less tuition deposit
Sep 30	National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, college closed
Oct 12	Thanksgiving, college closed
Nov 2	Last day to withdraw from fall term courses 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 classes
Dec 21 - Jan4	Christmas break for students

2027 Winter term/semester

Date	Event
Jan 5	First day of classes
Jan 12	Last day to add winter term courses
Jan 25	Last day to drop winter term courses Last day to withdraw with 100% refund of winter term fees
Feb 15	Family Day, college closed
Feb 15-29	Reading week/spring break
Mar 12	Last day to withdraw from winter term courses with W grade or change from credit to audit.
Mar 26-29	Easter Break, college closed
Apr 23	Last day classes
Jun 4	Convocation, Vermilion campus

If you'd like more hands-on, training, you might want to consider one of our agricultural continuing education or sustainable agriculture microcredential courses.

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.

Learning in action

Lakeland student using new technology in a tractor

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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