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.
In CDI College's Web and Mobile Application Development diploma program, you will gain a solid understanding of application development for computer, web and mobile environments. You will learn language-independent programming concepts and techniques, including program flow, programming constructs of sequence, iteration, selection and decision-making in both traditional programming and object-oriented methodologies. The program then explores several current programming languages and technologies, including but not limited to C#, Java, ASP.net, JavaScript, JQuery, PHP/MySQL, Python, Android and Swift, allowing you to master the language-specific syntax and coding requirements to translate logical program design into fully functional computer, web or mobile applications. Upon completing this program, you will be able to develop fully functional computer, Web and mobile applications using a variety of development platforms and techniques.
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 (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.
Gain the office, clerical and medical skills you need to provide the essential support required by pharmacists with CDI College's Pharmacy Assistant program. You will be trained in pharmacology, dispensing, inventory, billing and administration, as well as customer service skills. Expand your knowledge by receiving First Aid and CPR training and certification as well, making you a more valuable member of any pharmacy setting. Our grads find work in community pharmacies and more.
If you believe that investing in future generations is important and that education starts before grade school, then sign up for CDI College's Early Childhood Education (ECE) program today! Join a diverse group of people eager to help young minds grow.
Learn how to engage children in many different social and creative activities to facilitate young people’s intellectual and social development through the program at CDI College. Industry professionals cover classroom management, curriculum planning, and daycare administration as well in your ECE courses.
During your training at CDI College, you’ll complete observation assignments and practicum hours required by the ministry in settings such as daycare centres or nurseries to ensure a balanced combination of theory and practice.
As an in-demand Early Childhood Educator, your career path will provide you with many challenging and rewarding opportunities that are guaranteed to make lasting impressions on young lives.
Get a certificate in early childhood education today by filling out the form to your right.
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CDI College's Education Assistant program is a perfect fit if you are interested in helping children and youth who require extra support to achieve their full potential. In the program, you will learn how to assist teachers in early childhood settings or elementary and secondary schools or help children and youth in the community. With a focus on the individual’s social and educational needs in an inclusive environment, you will be prepared to change people’s lives through caring, education, and promotion of healthful, purposeful lives. Through theory and practice, case studies, specialized training, and work experience practice, you will be well-prepared and equipped to enter the field of special education once you graduate.
Supply chain management deals with the logistics of the flow of goods and services from suppliers to consumers.
Inside the supply chain are a number of stages such as procurement, storage, transportation and distribution, and requires a variety of skills including supply and demand estimation and forecasting, operations planning, financial planning, negotiation, technical and IT.
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management diploma program is designed to prepare students to succeed in and excel in this field.
The supply chain sector is one of the largest employers in Canada, with close to a million people employed in occupations directly related to it and is expected to steadily grow in the future offering tens of thousands of new positions every year.
The Office Administrator - Executive program is designed to help students develop the skills for the modern office environment.
Students will become proficient at an advanced level in the Microsoft Office suite. In addition, they will be trained in related Microsoft business software. Students will learn general business skills and comprehensive bookkeeping skills as part of their general studies. Students in this diploma program will also gain experience with some of the most popular accounting software packages.
Executive assistants are relied on by some of the country's most powerful business people and it takes a strong understanding of what they need in the day-to-day operations of their companies to be successful.
The Office Administrator - Executive program at CDI College will provide students with the foundation they need to find employment in this vast career field.
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 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.
Do you want to empower, advocate for, motivate, and encourage resilience in people who struggle because of social disadvantages? If you answered yes, then CDI College’s Social Services Worker – Professional diploma program is made for you.
This Social Services Worker diploma program has been designed to prepare you for positions in the community social services field with attention to the specific needs of three populations: youth, Aboriginals, and people affected by addiction.
Take social services work courses that provide a general overview of contemporary issues and values in social services work in BC. You can also specialize with additional training in the needs of specific populations such as people in and .
In the Social Services Worker – Professional diploma program, you will complete two practicums and work alongside other social services workers to gain valuable work experience so that, upon graduation, you will be able to apply your skills to a wide range of situations. Whether it’s helping families through a crisis or working with victims of trauma, you can step into a very important role in society.
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Admission Requirements
*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 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.
Gain the skills for an exciting career helping newcomers start their lives in Canada. CDI College's Immigration Assistant diploma program will provide you with the practical skills and legal knowledge to excel. In under a year of training, you'll learn everything you need to know to provide legal administrative support within immigration law firms and immigration consulting practices. Your industry-experienced instructors will ensure you have a solid understanding of legal office procedures, legal research, Canadian immigration law and processes, and more.
The Veterinary Health Care Assistant program fully prepares the successful student to provide a large number of clinical and administrative services in a range of animal care facilities. In this health care field, the animal is the patient and the animal’s owner is the client.
The multi-faceted work of the veterinary assistant spans the duties of the animal health technician and the veterinary office assistant. The veterinary assistant develops a set of skills that is useful to both clinical expertise and administrative skills in the veterinary practice.
The pet care field is a growing industry where an increasing number of people choose pets as a part of their household. An aging population adopt pets as companions, and animals can require as much care as their owners.
*From an English-language teaching institution
**19 years of age upon starting classes and Pass the college's 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.
Hospitality professionals ensure every tourist has a special travel experience and creates memories that will last a lifetime. If you're interested in entering this rewarding field, then you need practical, relevant training that will help you get hired. You can get there with the Hospitality Management diploma program at CDI College. In 43 weeks, you'll learn the essential skills and knowledge you need to work in the industry locally or abroad. Your courses will cover essential areas including front office management, food and beverage services, housekeeping management, and more. During your five-week practicum placement, you'll get to apply what you've learned in the classroom in a real-world employment setting. Once you graduate, you'll be prepared for roles in a variety of areas including tourism, recreation, food and beverage services, and events.
The Legal Administrative Assistant program will teach you legal terminology, court systems, office procedures, legal record keeping, and bookkeeping. Students will also build strong transcription and keyboarding skills!
Paralegals are respected members of legal administration teams who are in demand for their understanding of complex legal practices and procedures. CDI College's Paralegal program will introduce you to the fundamentals of family, civil, criminal and corporate law as well as practical skills like office software and keyboarding. You will study legal research and interviewing and gain a strong background in legal documentation. Graduates of this program have gone on to work in law practices, real estate agencies, and government offices.
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.