Programs offered at each campus may vary, so be sure to check other campus offerings for the course you are most interested in.
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.
Cybersecurity Technician – Year 2 is the second year of CDI College's Cybersecurity Technician program at multiple BC campuses and online, continuing your funded studies toward the full diploma. Funding for multi-year programs is typically assessed one study period at a time, which is why Year 2 appears as its own entry.
Roles: See the full Cybersecurity Technician entry—Year 2 completes the same diploma and leads to the same security career outcomes.
The Web and Mobile Applications Development diploma at CDI College's Burnaby and Surrey campuses (plus online in BC) builds your skills across web development and both major mobile platforms—one program, three deployment targets.
Roles: Web Developer, Android/iOS Developer, Full-Stack Developer in Metro Vancouver's tech ecosystem, agencies, and enterprise development teams
Why it matters: Vancouver's technology sector is one of Canada's most active, and web-plus-mobile coverage in one diploma opens door to a wider range of junior postings than web-only or mobile-only training.
Web and Mobile Applications Development – Year 2 is the second year of CDI College's Web and Mobile Applications Development program at the Burnaby and Surrey campuses and online in BC, continuing funded studies toward the full diploma.
Roles: See the full Web and Mobile Applications Development entry—Year 2 completes the same diploma and leads to the same development career outcomes.
The Computer-Aided Design and Drafting diploma program offers comprehensive training in CAD applications across various fields, including Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Civil Infrastructure, and Product Design. The curriculum balances foundational skills in drawing and drafting with essential technical knowledge in Mathematics, Computing, and Communication.
Beyond these core competencies, you'll gain hands-on experience with industry-standard software, creating a diverse range of practical designs and drawings. These projects will form the basis of your professional portfolio, showcasing your ability to transform initial paper sketches into polished digital creations.
The program is designed to prepare you for software certification exams, enhancing your marketability in the industry. Notably, this course of study has received official approval from the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB), which operates under the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training.
This comprehensive approach aims to equip you with the skills and credentials necessary for success in the field of Computer-Aided Design and Drafting.
As an integral part of a dental practice, Students in the Dental Reception program will have the skills to perform the administrative office tasks and assist dentists directly the day to day administration of a dental practice. This Program is a blended program that will provide students with the clerical and administrative skills that are highly valuable in a dental clinic environment.
CDI College's Dental Receptionist program trains you to run the front desk of a busy dental practice with confidence. Offered at the Burnaby, Surrey, and South Surrey campuses and online across BC, the program gives you the specialized skills to get hired in under a year—from billing and payments to patient records and ordering dental supplies.
Roles: Dental Receptionist, Dental Office Administrator, Patient Coordinator in general practices, orthodontic and specialty clinics across BC earning $38,000–$52,000 [VERIFY via PayScale Canada]
Why it matters: The front desk is the business engine of every dental practice—scheduling, billing, and insurance keep the entire clinic running. Practices consistently seek receptionists with dental-specific training because general admin experience doesn't cover the terminology, software, and insurance knowledge the role demands.
The Pharmacy Assistant diploma at CDI College's Burnaby, Richmond, and Surrey campuses (and online across BC) blends office, clerical, and medical training to support pharmacists—finished with a four-week practicum in a real pharmacy.
Roles: Pharmacy Assistant in Lower Mainland community pharmacies, chain drugstores, and hospital pharmacy departments
Why it matters: Metro Vancouver's pharmacies hire support staff continuously, and the practicum converts your training into the local work experience BC employers ask for—often at the very pharmacy where you placed.
If working with young children is your calling, CDI College's Early Childhood Education certificate is a strong place to start. Over 44 weeks you'll build the theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills real daycares and preschools look for, backed by practicum placements in licensed childcare settings.
Roles: You'll graduate ready for roles as an early childhood educator, daycare worker, preschool helper, or daycare supervisor.
Why it matters: Licensed childcare centres across BC are consistently looking for qualified educators, and this certificate meets the academic requirements to apply for provincial ECE certification.
The program is approved by the Registrar of the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of British Columbia.
The Education Assistant program at CDI College—four Metro Vancouver campuses plus online across BC—prepares you to support learners with additional needs, with eight weeks of school-based practicum across two different settings.
Roles: Education Assistant, Special Education Assistant in Lower Mainland public and independent schools
Why it matters: BC school districts rely on EAs to deliver inclusive education, and training aligned to SET-BC—the province's own assistive technology framework—speaks directly to what district hiring panels look for.
Logistics is the backbone of business—and CDI College's Logistics and Supply Chain Management diploma, at four Metro Vancouver campuses plus online across BC, trains you for it from sourcing to delivery.
Roles: Logistics Coordinator, Supply Chain Assistant, Warehouse Coordinator, Purchasing Clerk across Metro Vancouver's port, distribution, and retail operations
Why it matters: The Lower Mainland hosts Canada's largest port, and with nearly a million supply-chain-related jobs across the country and growing, trained logistics staff have one of the widest employer pools of any diploma field.
Office environments need administrators who can juggle a lot at once. CDI College's Office Administration diploma prepares you for exactly that over 33 weeks, combining core admin training with a six-week practicum where you'll get real workplace experience before you graduate.
Roles: You'll be ready for roles as an office administrator, administrative assistant, or receptionist.
Why it matters: Nearly every business, big or small, needs someone to keep the office running smoothly, which makes this training useful across almost any sector you choose.
The program is approved by the Registrar of the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of British Columbia.
CDI College's Accounting and Payroll Administrator diploma, available at the Burnaby, Richmond, and Surrey campuses and online across BC, gives you comprehensive training in accounting, payroll, and business systems—capped with a real-world practicum placement before you graduate.
Roles: Payroll Administrator, Accounting Clerk, Bookkeeper, Benefits Administrator in Metro Vancouver businesses, accounting practices, and payroll departments
Why it matters: The PCP designation is the recognized standard for payroll professionals in Canada, and BC employers actively prefer candidates whose training already counts toward it—while payroll itself remains a function no organization can pause.
The Human Resources and Payroll Coordinator program at CDI College spans four Metro Vancouver campuses plus online delivery across BC, preparing you to bridge two departments no business can operate without.
Roles: HR Coordinator, Payroll Coordinator, People Operations Assistant in Lower Mainland businesses of every size
Why it matters: Vancouver's employment market rewards versatility—professionals who can move between HR files and payroll runs are harder to replace and faster to promote, and the practicum placements mean you interview with experience already logged.
Human Resources and Payroll Coordinator – Year 2 is the second year of CDI College's Human Resources and Payroll Coordinator program, offered at four BC campuses and online, continuing your funded studies toward the full diploma. Funding for multi-year programs is typically assessed one study period at a time, which is why Year 2 appears as its own entry.
Roles: See the full Human Resources and Payroll Coordinator program entry—Year 2 completes the same diploma and leads to the same HR and payroll career outcomes.
The Business and Digital Marketing Management diploma at CDI College—four Metro Vancouver campuses plus online across BC—builds the business skills for entry-level management positions or running your own business in today's digital-first market.
Roles: Digital Marketing Coordinator, Marketing Assistant, Small Business Operator across Metro Vancouver's agencies, brands, and startup scene
Why it matters: This program is PTIRU-approved and EQA-designated, and its dual focus—employment-ready marketing skills plus own-business fundamentals—fits BC's economy, where small business and self-employment run deeper than almost anywhere in Canada.
The Social Services Worker Foundations program has been designed to prepare the graduate for positions in the community social services field with attention to the specific needs of three populations: youth, Aboriginals, and people affected by addiction.
The program is structured with a core set of courses that provide a general overview of contemporary issues and values in social services work in Canada. Students can also specialize with additional training in the needs of specific populations such as people in recovery and youth.
Social service professionals are able to apply their skills to a wide range of situations. Whether it’s helping families through a crisis or working with victims of trauma, their roles within society are very important.
*From an English-language teaching institution.
**19 years of age upon starting classes and Pass the college's English admissions test.
This program has been approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training.
Want a career built around helping people through some of their hardest moments? CDI College's Social Services Worker – Professional diploma prepares you over 59 weeks for community social services roles focused on youth, mental health, poverty, and addiction, with the option to specialize in recovery or youth work through your practicum.
Roles: You'll graduate ready for roles at family social service agencies, correctional facilities, group homes, community mental health agencies, and addiction rehabilitation centres.
Why it matters: Communities across BC depend on trained social services workers, and this diploma gives you a recognized credential plus the specialized certifications employers actually ask for.
The program is approved by the Registrar of the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of British Columbia.
The Social Services Worker – Recovery Specialist program at CDI College builds upon your work in the program, giving you an opportunity to specialize in addictions recovery.
Social services workers play a vital role in the healthcare field, particularly in the areas of mental health, poverty, and addictions recovery.
The Social Services Worker program at CDI College gives you the hands-on training you’ll need to start a career in the social services.
In the program, you’ll receive job-ready training for working with clients affected by addiction, including learning the fundamentals of poverty, addiction, and mental health.
Additionally, you will receive these certifications in the Social Services Worker – Recovery Specialist program:
Additionally, as part of the program, you will also participate in a work experience term, giving you an opportunity to apply your theoretical knowledge and new skills working in the field as a social services worker in British Columbia before you graduate.
*From an English-language teaching institution.
**19 years of age upon starting classes and Pass the college's English admissions test.
This program has been approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training.
The social services field is incredibly diverse and allows students to choose a speciality that best suits their career goals. The Social Services Worker Youth Specialist program at CDI College trains students to find employment working specifically with at-risk youth.
Building on the Social Services Worker Foundations program, the Youth Specialist program introduces courses focusing on Canada’s social welfare systems, violence, gangs, and addiction in youth. After the practicum placements in the community, graduates will be well-prepared to enter this emotionally gratifying career.
*From an English-language teaching institution.
**19 years of age upon starting classes and Pass the college's English admissions test.
This program has been approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training.
Get the skills for a rewarding career assisting newcomers: the Immigration Assistant program at four Metro Vancouver campuses (plus online across BC) delivers practical skills and legal knowledge in under a year.
Roles: Immigration Assistant, Legal Administrative Support in Lower Mainland immigration law firms, consulting practices, and settlement services
Why it matters: Metro Vancouver is one of Canada's principal newcomer destinations, and its immigration legal sector—from boutique firms to large consultancies—runs on support staff who understand the files, not just the filing.
Turn your love of animals into a career: CDI College's Veterinary Health Care Assistant certificate program—at four Metro Vancouver campuses and online across BC—prepares you for both the clinical and front-desk sides of animal care.
Roles: Veterinary Assistant, Animal Care Assistant, Veterinary Receptionist in Lower Mainland veterinary clinics, animal hospitals, shelters, and boarding facilities
Why it matters: Pet ownership across BC keeps climbing while veterinary teams report chronic staffing shortages—assistants who can work both chairside and front desk are the hires clinics need most.
CDI College's Hospitality Management diploma—offered at the Burnaby and Surrey campuses and online in BC—prepares you for hotel and food-service careers in 43 weeks, including a five-week practicum with a real hospitality employer.
Roles: Front Desk Agent, Guest Services Representative, Food and Beverage Supervisor in BC hotels, resorts, restaurants, and event venues
Why it matters: Tourism is one of BC's cornerstone industries, and hospitality employers across Metro Vancouver, Whistler, and the resort regions hire year-round—43 weeks takes you from enrolment to employable.
CDI College's Legal Administrative Assistant program—at the Burnaby and Surrey campuses and online across BC—teaches the terminology, procedures, and software skills that keep Lower Mainland law offices moving.
Roles: Legal Administrative Assistant, Legal Secretary, Litigation Support Clerk in Metro Vancouver law firms, notary offices, and corporate legal departments
Why it matters: Trust accounting and court-procedure knowledge are the skills BC firms can't hire from general admin pools—legal-specific training moves your resume into a separate, smaller, better-paid candidate category.
The Paralegal diploma at CDI College's Burnaby and Surrey campuses (and online across BC) prepares you for the legal work behind the lawyers—research, drafting, and case preparation at the centre of every file.
Roles: Paralegal, Litigation Support Assistant, Legal Researcher in Metro Vancouver law firms, corporate legal departments, and public-sector legal services
Why it matters: Vancouver's legal market spans corporate, immigration, real estate, and litigation practices—all staffed by paralegals doing the preparation work—and the BC Paralegal Association reflects a profession with growing recognition in the province.
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.