Programs offered at each campus may vary, so be sure to check other campus offerings for the course you are most interested in.
If you're good with numbers, CDI College's Business Accounting Technician diploma gets you job-ready in about seven months. You'll get hands-on training in manual and computerized accounting, office administration, and the software employers actually use, then put it into practice through a practicum placement before you graduate.
Roles: You'll be ready for accounting support roles like accounting clerk, bookkeeper, accounts payable/receivable clerk, and administrative assistant.
Why it matters: Virtually every business needs someone who can keep the books straight, which makes this a skillset you can carry into almost any industry.
CDI College Alberta programs are licensed under the province's Private Vocational Training Act.
Offered at seven Alberta campuses and fully online, CDI College's Medical Office Administration diploma is built for people interested in science, medicine, and working with the public—the front-line administrators Alberta's healthcare system runs on.
Roles: Medical Office Administrator, Medical Receptionist, Clinic Administrative Assistant in Alberta hospitals, private practices, and clinics
Why it matters: From Calgary to Red Deer to Edmonton, Alberta's clinics and hospitals hire administrative staff continuously—and with eight delivery options including online, you can train wherever you are in the province.
CDI College's Human Resources and Payroll Coordinator program—at three Alberta campuses and fully online—trains you for the twin functions every organization runs on: managing people and paying them correctly.
Roles: HR Coordinator, Payroll Coordinator, HR Administrator in Alberta corporations, agencies, and public-sector organizations
Why it matters: Employers increasingly want one professional who understands both HR and payroll rather than two who understand half each—and Alberta's online delivery option lets you train for that dual role from anywhere in the province.
Marketing has gone digital, and CDI College's Business and Digital Marketing Management diploma—at five Alberta campuses and online—trains you for that shift with comprehensive, hands-on skills.
Roles: Digital Marketing Coordinator, Social Media Coordinator, Marketing Assistant in Calgary, Edmonton, and Red Deer businesses and agencies
Why it matters: Alberta businesses across every sector are moving budgets from traditional to digital channels, and the combination of paid advertising skills plus analytics is what separates hireable candidates from hobbyists.
Offered at seven Alberta campuses and fully online, CDI College's Medical Office Administration diploma is built for people interested in science, medicine, and working with the public—the front-line administrators Alberta's healthcare system runs on.
Roles: Medical Office Administrator, Medical Receptionist, Clinic Administrative Assistant in Alberta hospitals, private practices, and clinics
Why it matters: From Calgary to Red Deer to Edmonton, Alberta's clinics and hospitals hire administrative staff continuously—and with eight delivery options including online, you can train wherever you are in the province.
CDI College's Dental Assisting program at the Calgary North and Edmonton City Centre campuses trains you for hands-on clinical work at the chairside of Alberta dental practices, building toward national certification.
Roles: Dental Assistant in general practices, orthodontic and specialty clinics, and community dental programs across Calgary and Edmonton
Why it matters: NDAEB certification is the national standard dental employers recognize, and Alberta's growing cities keep dental practices consistently hiring certified assistants—a career combining clinical skill with stable, daytime working hours.
CDI College's Pharmacy Assistant program—at the Calgary City Centre, Edmonton City Centre, and Red Deer campuses plus online in Alberta—teaches you to fill prescription orders and keep a pharmacy's systems running accurately.
Roles: Pharmacy Assistant in Alberta community pharmacies, grocery and chain drugstores, and hospital pharmacies
Why it matters: Alberta's pharmacies serve a growing population across Calgary, Edmonton, and central Alberta, and assistants who arrive trained on real pharmacy workflows need less supervision from day one—exactly what busy pharmacists hire for.
The Cybersecurity Technician diploma at CDI College is available at campuses across BC, Alberta, Ontario, and Manitoba (and online), giving you comprehensive training in cybersecurity techniques, digital forensics, and the skills to defend any organization's systems.
Roles: Cybersecurity Technician, IT Security Technician, Security Operations Support in businesses and public-sector organizations across Canada
Why it matters: Cybersecurity is one of few fields where demand grows every year regardless of the economy, and seven certification exam preparations in one diploma is a credential stack most junior roles only list two or three of.
The Network Systems Engineer with Internship diploma takes CDI College's network engineering program and adds a formal internship—real on-the-job engineering experience before graduation. Available across BC, Alberta, Ontario, and Manitoba campuses and online.
Roles: Network Systems Engineer, IT Infrastructure Analyst, Systems Network Specialist across Canadian enterprises, MSPs, and public-sector IT
Why it matters: The internship converts your diploma into an employment record before you graduate—in a field where employers consistently ask for experience, arriving with certified skills and documented practice time is a decisive advantage.
CDI College's Cybersecurity Specialist diploma—at six Alberta campuses and fully online—trains you to defend the networks, devices, and data every organization now depends on.
Roles: Cybersecurity Analyst, IT Security Technician, Network Security Support in Alberta's energy, finance, government, and corporate IT sectors
Why it matters: Alberta's energy and financial infrastructure makes it a prime cyberattack target, and organizations across the province are staffing security teams faster than the talent pipeline fills them—certifications are the entry ticket, and this program preps you for six.
CDI College's Web and Mobile Applications Development diploma spans six Alberta campuses plus online, training you to build complete applications for web, Android, and iOS—starting with the right programming fundamentals before any language-specific syntax.
Roles: Junior Web Developer, Android Developer, iOS Developer, Application Programmer across Calgary and Edmonton's tech sector
Why it matters: Alberta's web and developer occupations are projected for above-average growth, and training on web plus both mobile platforms in one diploma means you're eligible for a wider range of postings than single-platform graduates.
CDI College's Web Development diploma at the Calgary North, Edmonton City Centre, and Edmonton West campuses makes you a working developer in 48 weeks—including a six-week, 180-hour practicum in a real development environment.
Roles: Junior Web Developer, Front-End Developer, Web Programmer in Calgary and Edmonton tech companies, agencies, and corporate IT teams
Why it matters: Alberta's web designer and developer occupations are projected for above-average growth, and 180 practicum hours in a real dev shop means your first job interview comes with shipped work behind it.
Guiding people through alcohol and substance use challenges is demanding, meaningful work—and CDI College's Addictions and Community Services Worker program, at six Alberta campuses and fully online, prepares you for it with seasoned professional instructors.
Roles: Addictions Support Worker, Community Support Worker, Mental Health Assistant in Alberta rehabilitation centres, community health organizations, non-profits, and government services
Why it matters: Alberta communities face rising demand for addictions and mental health support, and trained workers who can assess needs, plan treatment, and intervene safely are hired across every part of the province's social services network.
CDI College's Child and Youth Services Worker program—at the Calgary North, Edmonton City Centre, and Lloydminster campuses plus online in Alberta—delivers hands-on, job-ready training in helping youth with family concerns, education, health, and addictions.
Roles: Child and Youth Worker, Youth Support Worker, Family Services Assistant in Alberta youth agencies, group homes, schools-adjacent programs, and community services
Why it matters: Three certifications plus 100 supervised hours means you apply for Alberta youth-services postings already meeting requirements most candidates have to complete after hiring.
CDI College's Immigration Assistant program—at the Calgary North and Edmonton City Centre campuses plus online in Alberta—teaches you the ins and outs of Canadian immigration application processes for a career in legal firms.
Roles: Immigration Assistant, Legal Assistant in Calgary and Edmonton immigration practices, law firms, and consulting offices
Why it matters: Alberta's population growth is driven substantially by newcomers, and immigration files never process themselves—the province's law firms and consultants hire assistants trained on the actual application processes continuously.
CDI College's Early Learning and Child Care Certificate gets you into the field fast — in 40 weeks, you'll cover the child development fundamentals and hands-on field placement hours that meet Alberta's Level 2 Early Childhood Educator certification requirements.
Roles: You'll be ready for roles as an early learning and care educator, ratio enhancement staff, or educational assistant.
Why it matters: Alberta's demand for certified early childhood educators keeps growing, and Level 2 certification is your foundation for a stable, in-demand career working with kids.
CDI College Alberta programs are licensed under the province's Private Vocational Training Act.
Ready to go further than the certificate level? CDI College's Early Learning and Child Care Diploma builds on the fundamentals over 77 weeks, adding advanced coursework and two field placements to qualify you for Alberta's Level 3 Early Childhood Educator certification.
Roles: You'll graduate ready for roles as an early learning and care educator, classroom facilitator, or educational assistant.
Why it matters: Level 3 certification opens the door to more senior, better-paying roles in Alberta's childcare and education sector than a certificate alone.
CDI College Alberta programs are licensed under the province's Private Vocational Training Act.
Centrally-located in the heart of Edmonton's downtown core, the Edmonton City Centre campus of CDI College is close to several other community colleges and the University of Alberta campus, making the area a great place to meet fellow students.
Nearby, students of the Edmonton City Centre campus will find the famous Whyte Avenue.
The scene of many city celebrations including the Silly Summer Parade on Canada Day and the annual Whyte Avenue Street Sale on July 9th, Whyte Ave always has something going on. Dotted with coffee shops and restaurants, Whyte Avenue is a great place to hang out with your classmates after class.