Algonquin College
Diploma of Community Services
- Campus
- Ottawa
Diploma of Community Services
Diploma of Community Services is a good fit for students who want to build capability in Case management, service programs, client support, communication, legal/ethical practice and at least 100 hours work placement. The strongest current official evidence in this research links the field to community services case work, management, support and coordination roles.
- Qualification level
- Diploma
- Field
- Community Services
- Typical duration
- 1 year
- Study destinations
- 2
- Partner offerings
- 13
Course overview
Why study Diploma of Community Services?
- Case management
- Service programs
- Client support
- Communication
- Legal/ethical practice
- At least 100 hours work placement
The strongest current official evidence in this research links the field to community services case work, management, support and coordination roles.
Career direction
Where could this course take you?
Roles this qualification is mapped to across current Grace partner evidence.
- Community services case work
- Management
- Support and coordination roles.
Professional eligibility depends on the provider’s award, accreditation, placement requirements and destination rules.
Grace partner network
Where can you study Diploma of Community Services?
Choose a destination to see the Grace partner options recorded for this course.
Study in Canada
Grace partners offering this course
7 Grace partner options currently shown.
Bow Valley College
Diploma of Community Services
- Campus
- Calgary
Durham College
Diploma of Community Services
- Campus
- Oshawa
Fleming College
Diploma of Community Services
- Campus
- Peterborough
George Brown College
Diploma of Community Services
- Campus
- Toronto
Lambton College
Diploma of Community Services
- Campus
- Sarnia
Sheridan College
Diploma of Community Services
- Campus
- Oakville
Destination context
Why study Dip Comm in Canada?
Mix of universities and applied colleges, with many career-focused and co-op programmes; immigration/work eligibility is programme- and rule-specific and must be checked live.
Case management, service programs, client support, communication, legal/ethical practice and at least 100 hours work placement.
View official destination sourceEligibility
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
Requirements vary by institution and by the official award shown above. Grace will check your prior study against the provider’s current published criteria.
English language requirements
English scores and accepted tests vary by provider. No single institution’s requirement is presented as applying to every option.
Plan in CAD
What could it cost?
University / course costs
Tuition appears on each provider card where it was recorded. Deposits and institutional fees are omitted unless evidenced.
Destination costs
- Study permit
- CA$150
- Other government charge
- CA$85
- Official financial capacity reference
- CA$23,448
One applicant outside Quebec, applications on/after 1 Sep 2026; excludes tuition and transportation. This is not presented as money that will necessarily be spent. Health insurance requirements/costs vary by province and institution
Timing
Intakes and when to apply
Apply once required admission documentation is ready (LOA and PAL/TAL where applicable). Processing varies by country; use IRCC current processing-times tool.
Provider-specific intake information is shown on offering cards only where it was recorded. Speak with Grace before planning around an intake.
Student questions
Frequently asked
questions.
What is Diploma of Community Services?
Diploma of Community Services is a good fit for students who want to build capability in Case management, service programs, client support, communication, legal/ethical practice and at least 100 hours work placement. The strongest current official evidence in this research links the field to community services case work, management, support and coordination roles.
What will I learn?
Case management, service programs, client support, communication, legal/ethical practice and at least 100 hours work placement.
What careers can this course support?
Community services case work, management, support and coordination roles. Outcomes depend on the provider award, accreditation and local professional rules.
How long does the course take?
Verified examples include: 1 year. Check the provider offering for the applicable duration.
When should I apply?
Use the exact provider intake/deadline where published; then apply the destination visa/study-permit timing rules in the Destination Rules sheet.
Which Grace partners offer this course?
13 current Grace partner offerings are mapped across 2 destinations.
Source transparency
Course information reviewed by Grace International
Information last verified: October 2026. Fees, intakes and government requirements can change; follow official source links shown beside volatile facts.
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