Classification of programs and credentials

11 - Doctoral-level qualifying program

This category includes postsecondary programs that prepare students for entry into a doctoral degree program, without the student being admitted to the doctoral program. 'Doctoral-level qualifying program' is also referred to as 'Graduate qualifying program (third cycle)'.

11.1 - Doctoral-level qualifying program short credential

This category includes short credentials for postsecondary programs that prepare students for entry into a doctoral degree program, without the student being admitted to the doctoral program. These are formal qualifications granted upon successful completion of programs that are shorter than programs where a certificate or diploma is the formal qualification awarded.

11.2 - Doctoral-level qualifying program certificate

This category includes certificates for postsecondary programs that prepare students for entry into a doctoral degree program, without the student being admitted to the doctoral program.

11.3 - Doctoral-level qualifying program diploma

This category includes diplomas for postsecondary programs that prepare students for entry into a doctoral degree program, without the student being admitted to the doctoral program.

11.4 - Other doctoral-level qualifying program credential

This category includes other recognized credentials for postsecondary programs that prepare students for entry into a doctoral degree program, without the student being admitted to the doctoral program. It excludes doctoral-level qualifying program short credentials, certificates and diplomas.