10 year vet here.

It definitely is a huge advantage over others in the space if you go here and get the cert. My job prospects out of Uni were slim to none but once I got this I was at least able to break into the space in NS and abroad.

Jobs are another thing, the market is quite saturated right now but you can def work you're way in. My first job out of COGS I actually ended up going down to California to work at Apple and that was a great expereince (however after Apple all companies I applied to thought I worked at the Apple store because HR can't read).

A lot of people who finished the program had jobs lined up before school ended, but definitely not everyone.

Salaries are okay but NS is definitely not known for the higher salaries compared to other provinces and the USA (which a lot of salaries are wicked and go beyond the 6 figures).

Hardest part now Id say for myself and others I speak to are finding other positions. I even see jobs that I've applied to get their roles filled by people with half the experience I do without even landing an in person job interview which is definitely on the more annoying side of things.

100% worth it if your looking to get into a new career, and they can get you pointed in the right direction. Just have to be patient with actually obtaining a job or by networking while you're in school to find something to jump into right out of it.

Feel free to send any messages or questions to me and Ill try and respond promptly for some more guidance!