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.
The Computer Support Technician with AI diploma at CDI College's Burnaby, Richmond, and Surrey campuses combines core IT support skills with applied AI training—preparing you for a support role in the era of intelligent tools.
Roles: Computer Support Technician, IT Help Desk Specialist, AI-Enabled Desktop Support in Metro Vancouver businesses and corporate IT teams
Why it matters: AI tools are reshaping IT support workflows, and technicians who understand how to work alongside them enter a market where that combination is increasingly rare and sought-after.
The Cybersecurity Technician with AI diploma at CDI College's Burnaby, Richmond, and Surrey campuses combines comprehensive cybersecurity training with applied AI skills—preparing you for the next generation of security practice.
Roles: Cybersecurity Technician, AI-Augmented Security Analyst, IT Security Support in Metro Vancouver's corporate and enterprise IT sectors
Why it matters: AI is transforming threat detection and response—security professionals who understand both the traditional security stack and AI tooling will be among the most employable in a field already short of trained people.
Cybersecurity Technician with AI – Year 2 is the second year of CDI College's AI-enhanced Cybersecurity Technician program at the Burnaby, Richmond, and Surrey campuses, continuing funded studies toward the full diploma. Funding for multi-year programs is typically assessed one study period at a time.
Roles: See the full Cybersecurity Technician with AI entry—Year 2 completes the same diploma and leads to the same AI-augmented security career outcomes.
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 Network Systems Administrator with AI diploma at CDI College's Burnaby, Richmond, and Surrey campuses adds applied AI training to a comprehensive network administration curriculum, preparing you for modern infrastructure roles.
Roles: Network Systems Administrator, AI-Augmented Systems Admin, IT Infrastructure Support in Metro Vancouver enterprises and MSPs
Why it matters: Network administration is already shifting toward automation and AI-assisted monitoring—administrators who arrive with both the traditional skill set and AI literacy are better positioned in a market where that combination is new.
Network Systems Administrator with AI – Year 2 is the second year of CDI College's AI-enhanced Network Systems Administrator program at the Burnaby, Richmond, and Surrey campuses, continuing funded studies toward the full diploma.
Roles: See the full Network Systems Administrator with AI entry—Year 2 completes the same diploma and leads to the same network administration career outcomes.
The Network Systems Engineer with AI diploma at CDI College's Burnaby, Richmond, and Surrey campuses builds full network engineering skills and layers in AI training—a combination Metro Vancouver's expanding tech sector is hiring for.
Roles: Network Systems Engineer, AI-Augmented Infrastructure Engineer, IT Systems Specialist in Metro Vancouver tech companies and enterprise IT
Why it matters: Network engineering is converging with AI-assisted monitoring, automation, and anomaly detection—engineers who arrive understanding both sides of that convergence have a competitive edge in BC's largest tech market.
Network Systems Engineer with AI – Year 2 is the second year of CDI College's AI-enhanced Network Systems Engineer program at the Burnaby, Richmond, and Surrey campuses, continuing funded studies toward the full diploma.
Roles: See the full Network Systems Engineer with AI entry—Year 2 completes the same diploma and leads to the same engineering career outcomes.
CDI College's Software Quality Assurance diploma at the Burnaby, Richmond, South Surrey, and Surrey campuses trains you to ensure the software that runs organizations actually works—systematically, verifiably, and to professional standards.
Roles: QA Analyst, Software Tester, Quality Assurance Technician in Metro Vancouver's software companies, tech startups, and enterprise IT departments
Why it matters: Every software team needs QA professionals, and Metro Vancouver is one of Canada's most active software development markets—QA roles sit at the intersection of tech and quality that every product-focused company staffs continuously.
Software Quality Assurance – Year 2 is the second year of CDI College's Software Quality Assurance program at the Burnaby, Richmond, South Surrey, and Surrey campuses, continuing funded studies toward the full diploma.
Roles: See the full Software Quality Assurance entry—Year 2 completes the same diploma and leads to the same QA career outcomes.
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.
Increasing demand in recent years highlights a growing need for qualified personnel to work with young children as early childhood educators. Those jobs offer challenging and rewarding opportunities for people who want to play a part in children’s development and be helpful in their communities.
In CDI College's Early Childhood Education Post Basic program, students learn how to engage children in many different social and creative activities to facilitate their intellectual and social development. They are also taught classroom management, curriculum planning, and daycare administration.
As part of the program, students will be required to complete practica in various settings to develop and implement comprehensive projects that demonstrate their advanced knowledge as well as gain practical experience.
As part of this program, students will be required to complete observation assignments that will take place in real-world childcare settings, which will be used to complete assignments. These observations hours required by the Ministry of Children & Family Development.
The Early Childhood Education Post Basic program is an extension of the Early Childhood Education program. Students who wish to pursue their diploma in ECE Post Basic will graduate with specializations in both Infant/Toddler and Special Needs.
*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 Early Childhood Education Post Basic (Infant/Toddler Specialization) program is an extension to the ECE program. These courses are for students who are certified as an Early Childhood Educator or are in the process of completing the required hours of work experience. The advanced courses lead to a License to Practice as an Infant/Toddler Educator.
In this program, students will learn how to work with infants and toddlers though a variety of hands-on training that combines theory and practice. The program covers advanced child growth and development; foundations of working with infants/toddlers; program planning; and more.
In order to specialize, students must complete a practicum placement in an infant/toddler setting to develop and implement comprehensive projects that demonstrate their advanced knowledge as well as gain practical experience.
Students will also be required to complete observation assignments that will take place in real-world childcare settings, which will be used to complete assignments. These observations hours required by the Ministry of Children & Family Development.
*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 Early Childhood Education Post Basic (Special Needs Specialization) program is an extension to the ECE program. These courses are for students who are certified as an Early Childhood Educator or are in the process of completing the required hours of work experience. The advanced courses lead to a License to Practice as Special Needs Educator.
In this program, students will learn how to work with children through a variety of hands-on training that combines theory and practice. The program covers advanced child growth and development; foundations of working with children with special needs; advanced health, safety, and nutrition; program planning; and more.
In order to specialize, students must complete a practicum placement in a special needs setting to develop and implement comprehensive projects that demonstrate their advanced knowledge as well as gain practical experience.
Students will also be required to complete observation assignments that will take place in real-world childcare settings, which will be used to complete assignments. These observations hours required by the Ministry of Children & Family Development.
*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 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.
CDI College's Health Care Assistant certificate prepares you for a career that matters — delivering safe, compassionate, person-centred care as a trusted member of the health care team. In just 24 weeks, you'll graduate from a program with full five-year recognition from the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry.
Roles: You'll graduate ready for roles as a home health care worker, residential care attendant, health care assistant, or nursing aide.
Why it matters: Healthcare workers are in high demand across BC, and this program gets you real, hands-on training you can put to work right away.
The program is approved by the Registrar of the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of British Columbia.
CDI College's Practical Nursing diploma program at the Burnaby, Richmond, and Surrey campuses prepares you for one of healthcare's most trusted careers: becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in British Columbia.
Roles: Licensed Practical Nurse (upon licensure) in hospitals, long-term care facilities, community health services, and clinics across BC
Why it matters: British Columbia's aging population keeps demand for practical nurses among the strongest of any career in the province—LPNs are hired in every health region, in settings from acute care to home health.
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.
Practical Nursing – Year 2 is the second year of CDI College's Practical Nursing diploma program at the Burnaby, Richmond, and Surrey campuses, continuing your funded studies toward becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). 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 Practical Nursing program entry—Year 2 completes the same diploma and leads to LPN licensure eligibility in British Columbia.
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.
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 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 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.
CDI College's Payroll and Income Tax Practitioner program, available at the Burnaby, Richmond, and Surrey campuses, builds a strong foundation in accounting, payroll, and personal income tax preparation. It's designed for anyone who wants to go beyond basic bookkeeping and step into one of the most consistently in-demand roles in Canadian business.
Roles: Payroll Administrator, Income Tax Preparer, Accounting Assistant in Metro Vancouver businesses, accounting firms, and tax preparation services earning $45,000–$65,000 [VERIFY via PayScale Canada]
Why it matters: Every employer runs payroll and every Canadian files taxes—these functions never disappear in any economy. Certified payroll professionals are recognized nationwide, and the PCP designation is the industry's standard of excellence.
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.
Learn to spot risks before they become accidents. CDI College's Occupational Health and Safety diploma covers hazard identification, safety program management, emergency response, and compliance over 45 weeks, built around real-world scenarios and aligned with BCRSP standards.
Roles: You'll graduate ready for roles as a health and safety coordinator, health and safety officer, or occupational safety consultant.
Why it matters: Every industry needs people who can keep workplaces safe, and you'll graduate with your diploma plus First Aid, CPR Level C, and WHMIS certifications employers look for.
The program is approved by the Registrar of the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of British Columbia.
Our Richmond campus is located in the fourth largest city in the province. Built on islands in the delta of the mighty Fraser River, Richmond offers all of the amenities found in major urban centers: excellent shopping, superb entertainment facilities, accessible transit, and world-class dining.
Richmond is also home to many vibrant parks, gardens, and walking trails set amongst its cityscape. The Richmond Oval, which was home to the 2010 Winter Olympics speed skating events, can be found just minutes away from the CDI College's Richmond campus.
Students will find that the Richmond campus is located close to the best that the city has to offer. After classes, students will be able to browse the shops at nearby Lansdowne Centre or grab a bite to eat at many nearby restaurants. In addition, Richmond is home to a number of recreation facilities and several sports teams and clubs ranging from hockey and speed skating to swimming and rowing.