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Diplomas and Certificates

With multiple pathways and credentials available across our institutions, LCI Education helps you find the best fit for your goals and aspirations.

This tool guides you in understanding diploma equivalencies based on an international framework, with names, structures, and durations that may vary depending on the country and institution.

Associate's Degree
  • Undergraduate studies
  • Focuses on fundamental understanding.
  • Acts as a stepping stone to further education or entry-levels positions.

Such as:

  • Associate's Degree
  • Technician

    Attestation of Vocational Specialization (AVS)
    • Vocational studies
    • Offers targeted training in a specific trade or profession.
    • Designed for individuals seeking to enhance their skills in a specific area.

    Such as:

    • AVS

      Bachelor's Degree
      • Undergraduate studies
      • Focuses on comprehensive expertise.
      • Acts as minimum qualification for many professional careers.

      Such as:

      • Bachelor
      • Bac+3
      • Bac+5

        Certificates
        • Continuing Education
        • Focuses on specific skills or credentials without commitment to full degree program.
        • Indicates increased skill-level in specific fields.

        Such as:

        • Courses
        • Certificate
        • Technician's certificate
        • Continuing education programs

          Diploma of College Studies (DCS)*
          *Specific to Quebec, Canada
          • Undergraduate studies
          • Pre-university DCS (2 years) prepares students for university
          • Technical DCS (3 years) provides practical and theoretical skills for entering the workforce directly or continuing at university

          Such as:

          • Pre-university DCS
          • Technical DCS

            Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS)
            • Vocational studies
            • Provides hands-on training for specific trades or professions.
            • Leads to employment in a particular field upon completion.

            Such as:

            • DVS
            • Advanced vocational training programs

              Diplomas
              • Continuing Education
              • Vocational studies
              • Focuses on specialized education over the course of 1–3 years.
              • Indicates competitive practical skills, understanding, job readiness, and specialized expertise.

              Such as:

              • Diplomas
              • ACS
              • Specialized Technician Diploma

                Master's Degree
                • Graduate studies
                • Offers specialized and deeper knowledge in a specific area.
                • Often leads to career advancement or specialization.

                Such as:

                • Masters
                • MBA
                • Postgraduate Degree

                  Micro-Credentials
                  • Target specific, in-demand skills or knowledge areas.
                  • Provide quick, focused learning opportunities for career advancement or upskilling.

                      Professional Degrees
                      • Undergraduate studies
                      • Designed to prepare individuals for specific licensed professions.
                      • Includes rigorous training and clinical/practical experience.

                      Such as:

                      • HED (Higher Education Diploma)

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