Am I require to take a 4-year degree course if my ECA result says Secondary school diploma (2years) only?

[toodamax]

Hello,

Just got my ECA result yesterday.
My 4-year college education here in Philippines turned out to be just secondary school diploma worth 2 years in a Canadian equivalence.
I already have about 8 years working experience as a software developer.

I'm wondering if ever we (together with my wife) are able to migrate to Canada,
will I still be able to work as a developer knowing that my education equivalence is just secondary school diploma?
OR companies won't accept me and would require me to acquire a 4-year degree course in a Canadian institution?

CREDENTIAL ANALYSIS
Name on Credential: Jerome Jimenez
Credential authentication: Documents were sent directly by the institution
Country: Philippines
Credential: Bachelor of Science
Year: 2012
Awarded by: Batar College of Technology
Status: Recognized Institution
Major: Information Technology
Canadian equivalency: Secondary school diploma and diploma (two years)

 

[Naturgrl]

Honestly no one can answer you and say you will get a job as a developer. Companies don’t necessarily care about where you went to school but your experience. You need to build up Canadian experience too.

 

[dankboi]

Hello,

Just got my ECA result yesterday.
My 4-year college education here in Philippines turned out to be just secondary school diploma worth 2 years in a Canadian equivalence.
I already have about 8 years working experience as a software developer.

I'm wondering if ever we (together with my wife) are able to migrate to Canada,
will I still be able to work as a developer knowing that my education equivalence is just secondary school diploma?
OR companies won't accept me and would require me to acquire a 4-year degree course in a Canadian institution?

There are ways. You need to research about the PNP options. I am not sure about you getting approved for a Study Permit, but if your spouse could enroll to a Canadian course and get a study permit then you can be a dependent and you will be able to apply for a work permit and you can work during her whole visa period.
I'm wondering if ever we (together with my wife) are able to migrate to Canada,. -
I'd suggest to check your eligibility with Ontario PNP Tech priority stream

will I still be able to work as a developer knowing that my education equivalence is just secondary school diploma?
I strongly believe you will be able to work

companies won't accept me and would require me to acquire a 4-year degree course in a Canadian institution?
Probably some MNC's might consider. But mostly companies prefer skills and experience rather than the education