Programs offered at each campus may vary, so be sure to check other campus offerings for the course you are most interested in.
The increased reliance on computer systems, the internet, connected technologies and smart devices has made cybersecurity a critical concern for organizations and individuals alike. Keeping devices, data and information secure and protected from risks and vulnerabilities is a critical area of activity for all organizations. This has led to an ever-growing increase in demand for individuals possessing the skills to assess, plan and implement a cybersecurity defense strategy.
CDI College's Cybersecurity Specialist program can give you the training you need to pursue a career in helping to secure networked computer systems and their users. Your courses will cover everything you need to know about managing networks and computers, cybersecurity techniques, digital forensics, and more. You will also get prepared to write exams for valuable industry certifications, including Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) A+, Net+, Security+, CySA+, PenTest+; Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA); and Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE). Upon graduation, you will be ready to use your cyber security skills working for organizations of all sizes.
The Network Systems Engineer program is tailored for individuals aspiring to build a career in the comprehensive management of networked computer systems. This includes the crucial aspects of planning, implementation, administration, support, and security of both the systems and their users.
At the core of the information technology industry lies the intricate web of network design, installation, upkeep, and management, alongside the deployment and operation of computer services. This program is structured to address these fundamental elements of the IT landscape.
By enrolling in this program, students will gain a robust skill set that encompasses:
The curriculum is carefully crafted to align with current industry demands, ensuring that graduates possess the practical skills and knowledge that employers are actively seeking. This comprehensive approach prepares students to tackle the multifaceted challenges of modern network systems engineering, positioning them for success in this dynamic and essential field of information technology.
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.
Network administrators are highly sought after in Alberta—and CDI College's Network Systems Administrator diploma, at three campuses plus online, delivers comprehensive job-ready training to become one.
Roles: Network Administrator, Systems Support Specialist, IT Technician in Calgary and Edmonton enterprises, energy-sector IT, and managed services
Why it matters: Alberta's businesses—from energy majors to municipal services—run infrastructure that never stops needing administration, making this one of the province's most reliably hiring IT roles.
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 Accounting and Payroll Administration program, offered at five Alberta campuses and fully online, builds a solid foundation in general office skills, bookkeeping, computerized accounting, and payroll. You'll graduate job-ready with practical expertise employers across Alberta look for from day one.
Roles: Accounting Assistant, Payroll Clerk, Bookkeeper, Office Administrator in Alberta businesses, accounting firms, and public organizations
Why it matters: Every organization needs accurate books and on-time payroll regardless of the economy. Alberta employers consistently hire graduates who arrive already fluent in the software and processes their offices run on.
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 Oil and Gas Administration program teaches the vital administrative and clerical skills such as computer and software skills, interpersonal skills, business communication, and more.
It also puts a strong emphasis on the petroleum industry and industry-specific knowledge such as terminology and practices.
Graduates of this program will be well-prepared to enter the fast-paced and lucrative oil and gas sector in a variety of administrative capacities.
CDI College's Social Media Specialist certificate program prepares you to plan, create, and manage social media content for businesses of every size. Offered at the Calgary North campus and fully online in Alberta, the program builds hands-on skills across today's major platforms while teaching you how to turn engagement into measurable business results.
Roles: Social Media Specialist, Community Manager, Digital Content Coordinator in Calgary agencies, Alberta brands, and remote-friendly marketing teams earning $40,000–$60,000 [VERIFY via PayScale Canada]
Why it matters: Alberta businesses across energy, retail, and services are competing harder than ever for online attention, and employers are actively hiring specialists who can manage platforms strategically rather than casually. Online delivery means you can train from anywhere 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.
CDI College's Logistics and Supply Chain Management diploma—at four Alberta campuses and online—teaches you to manage goods from supplier to consumer, and backs it with a 16-week field placement in a real supply chain operation.
Roles: Logistics Coordinator, Warehouse and Distribution Assistant, Purchasing Clerk in Alberta's energy supply, retail distribution, and transportation sectors
Why it matters: Alberta's economy moves on logistics—from energy-sector supply to prairie distribution networks—and sixteen weeks of documented field experience is more workplace time than most competing programs offer in total.
CDI College's Social Media and Web Marketing diploma—at Calgary North, Calgary South, and Red Deer plus online in Alberta—delivers comprehensive digital marketing training focused on the platforms and analytics driving business growth today.
Roles: Social Media Marketer, Digital Marketing Specialist, Content Strategist in Calgary, Edmonton, and Red Deer businesses, agencies, and marketing departments
Why it matters: Alberta businesses across energy, retail, and services are rapidly expanding their digital presence, and marketers who combine platform expertise with strategy and analytics are exactly the hire those expanding teams are looking for.
The Social Media Marketing diploma program, delivered 100% online for Alberta students, trains you to build and run marketing campaigns across the platforms where customers actually spend their time. You'll graduate ready to plan, execute, and measure e-media campaigns as part of a complete digital marketing strategy—without relocating or commuting to campus.
Roles: Social Media Marketer, Digital Marketing Assistant, Campaign Coordinator in Alberta agencies, small businesses, and remote marketing teams earning $40,000–$62,000 [VERIFY via PayScale Canada]
Why it matters: Digital advertising spending continues to shift toward social channels, and Alberta businesses need marketers who understand both the creative and analytical sides of these platforms. Fully online delivery lets you train for this career from any community in the province.
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 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.
CDI College's Hospitality Business Management program will introduce you to career options in the hotel and food and beverage services fields. Upon graduation, you can find work locally and abroad in restaurants and hotels as a manager, supervisor and other key hospitality management positions. The program also includes a practicum placement, allowing you to gain on-the-job experience before graduation.
CDI College's Graphic Design Technology diploma at the Edmonton West campus and online in Alberta prepares you for a career in digital media and visual communication—and you graduate with a professional portfolio to prove it to employers.
Roles: Graphic Designer, Digital Illustrator, Interactive Media Developer, Digital Media Asset Developer in Alberta agencies, in-house studios, and digital production companies
Why it matters: Every brand competing online needs designers fluent in the Adobe suite, and graduating with a polished portfolio removes the biggest barrier to entry in a competitive creative field.
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 Paralegal diploma—at four Alberta campuses and online—trains you for the research, drafting, and case-management work that keeps law firms running, under the supervision of licensed lawyers.
Roles: Paralegal, Legal Researcher, Case Management Assistant in Calgary and Edmonton law firms, corporate legal departments, and government legal offices
Why it matters: Alberta's legal sector runs on paralegals doing the substantive preparation behind every file, and professional associations like the Alberta Association of Professional Paralegals give the career a growing professional identity in the province.
CDI College's Veterinary Health Care Assistant program—at the Calgary South campus and online in Alberta—makes you an essential member of a veterinary care team in just 43 weeks, six of them spent in a real practicum placement.
Roles: Veterinary Assistant, Animal Care Attendant, Clinic Support Staff in Calgary-area veterinary clinics, animal hospitals, and care facilities
Why it matters: Alberta's veterinary practices hire assistants year-round, and arriving with canine first aid and workplace safety certifications already complete—plus six weeks of clinic experience—puts you ahead of every uncertified applicant.
Change your life for the better by training in one of CDI College's business programs.
CDI College offers hands-on training in several areas of the business sector, including Business Administration, Accounting and Payroll, Digital Marketing, and more.
Instructors in our business programs are experienced professionals who provide focused, relevant training applicable to the best practices of their industries.
Explore the listings below to learn more about our business programs. Our admissions representatives can help you choose the right career path.