A NIC Engineering Foundations Certificate student will gain the same skills and knowledge that they would receive in their first year at institutions such as UVic and UBC, but with smaller class sizes and personalized instruction in classes and labs.

NIC has offered a one-year study plan in engineering since 2010, allowing students to transfer to UVic and launch their engineering career. This certificate has the added benefit of a credential to add to students' résumé and increased access to other post-secondary institutions.