Algonquin College

Not a review about the education because I’m not / was never a student—just visited. Very impressed with the architectural style of buildings on campus and the number of communal or breakout spaces incorporated.

This is a real opinion, My girlfriend is studying there since Fall 2023, in the beginning you don’t realize the quality of the contents since the 95% of the new students are new and we are looking for job and the only thing in the head is search stability. Anyways, from the second semester we are disappointed about the quality of all the contents including the teachers, we are paying more than 11K CAD per semester, to study 3 months, all the classes finishes 40 minutes or even 1 hours before, and the teachers don’t prepare the classes how it’s needed, sometimes they arrive to read presentations that wasn’t created by them. I have talked with more students since I go to the installations (that are very good) and they thought the same. It’s sad since it supposed to be high quality education, and we are paying a lot for mediocre education. If you want to study here or in Canada, please speak with other students before paying high amounts and get disappointed in any point of the studies.

While Canada struggles to fix the immigration problem Trudeau has implemented. Algonquin chooses to say we do not care about Canada being invaded and offers free rooms to international students while Canadians continue to struggle with there inflated housing and food costs. Algonquin cares about one thing MONEY . Greedy liberals

The overall problem with Algonquin programs is it's either stretched out or doesn't have base content. Most often emerging programs cover 60% of the required content with a generic nature, without the required 40% needed for building knowledge and skills (2-3 courses) to learn that 60%. Hence, I request to reformat or start the following lean, essential knowledge and skills oriented programs that could improve the employment chances for individuals in the region. Bring a one-year cybersecurity program that anyone can enroll in; it could be done. Search: 2024 Cybersecurity Skills Gap Global Research Report. Government organizations like CSE/CST need specialists. Here is what ChatGPT gives: Introduction to Cybersecurity, Networking Fundamentals and Protocols, Programming for Cybersecurity (Python, Bash, and PowerShell), Operating Systems and Virtual Environments, Network Security and Traffic Analysis, Ethical Hacking and Vulnerability Analysis, Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering, Cyber Threat Intelligence and Reporting, Threat Modeling and Threat Hunting, Secure Coding and Exploit Development (C/C++), Incident Response and Digital Forensics, Security Policies and Compliance, Field Placement. Alternatively, consider offering a foundational one-year graduate certificate that is open to all, providing a strong basis for pursuing the existing related programs. This program should serve as a standalone qualification for modern IT skills needed in the workplace. At the very least, it should equip students to succeed in roles with AI assistance. Something that ChatGPT spit out is the following, a 14 course program: Introduction to Programming, Data structures, and Algorithms (Python), Introduction to Database Design and SQL, Introduction to IT Infrastructure and Operations, Operating Systems and Linux Basics, Networking Fundamentals, Advanced Programming and Object-Oriented Design (Java), Introduction to TypeScript (JavaScript), Web Development Fundamentals (Web Development with Node and Express), Introduction to Cloud Computing (AWS), Introduction to Cyber and Information Security, Introduction to Data Science Principles and Techniques, Applied Machine Learning (TensorFlow and Keras), Practical Applications and Projects. Bring a one-year Data Science program that anyone can enroll in; it could be done. The government is hiring for such positions, and they require at least 10 related courses. Here is what ChatGPT gives: Introduction to Data Science and AI, Programming for Data Science, Math for Data Science, Data Management and Querying in SQL and NoSQL Databases, Data Wrangling and Preprocessing, Introduction to Machine Learning, Advanced Machine Learning (Deep learning, neural networks, and model optimization), Data Visualization, Big Data Technologies, Machine Learning Operations and Model Pipelines, Data Engineering, Data Ethics and Privacy, Practical Applications and Projects. Then provide the following in a combined form as special topics: Text Mining and Natural Language Processing (NLP), Graph Theory and Social Network Analysis, Applied Predictive Modeling, cause jobs that government posts ask for it. Bring a one-year Graduate Certificate in Clinical Health Informatics program that individuals from any background can enroll in. Here is what ChatGPT gives: Foundations of Health Systems and Clinical Care, Introduction to Health Informatics, Structure of Healthcare Information Systems, Health Information Systems and Interoperability, ICD Classification Systems and Medical Coding, Database Management and SQL Programming, Data Analytics and Data Visualization with Power BI/R, Object-Oriented Systems Analysis and Design (Python/C#), Statistics with SAS for Healthcare, Machine Learning for Health Informatics, Cloud Computing for Healthcare (Azure), and Cybersecurity and Privacy. Why do it? Because even strip mall colleges are doing it, Udemy gig-workers are doing it, and YouTube institutions are doing it.

Cons: It's tough to find places to study, and if you do all spaces are really loud. The Wi-Fi cuts out frequently, and I have to authorize my account through the Authenticator app almost every week, which is super annoying. Plus, opting out of the Upass is nearly impossible if you don’t need it or have a cheaper pass. The 88 bus to Algonquin is a nightmare; it's always packed. Pros: On the bright side, the campus is big, and the gym is great!

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