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CDI College of Business, Technology & Healthcare

205 – 2206 Eglinton Ave. E, Scarborough ON

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Programs

Programs offered at each campus may vary, so be sure to check other campus offerings for the course you are most interested in.

Human & Social Services, CSW Programs

  • CDI College's Addictions Recovery Support for Youth and Families program is designed to prepare you for a new career in a wide range of settings, including any facility that deals with alcohol and drug abuse clients or agencies and facilities providing community services, with an emphasis on the needs of children, youth and those responsible for them.

    The program is broken down into four parts: Common Skills, Addictions Core Skills, Child and Youth Skills, and Workplace Skills. In each part, you will get hands-on training in key concepts relating to working in social services.

    Once you have completed the four modules successfully, the program concludes with a 300-hour practicum, where you will be working with clients in the community.

    The Addictions Recovery Support for Youth and Families program is officially recognized by the Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation (CACCF), meaning the curriculum has been approved by the CACCF Curriculum Review Committee, and meets all the education requirements for students seeking CACCF certifications.

  • Hybrid

    About the Program

    CDI College's Child and Youth Services Worker program—at four GTA campuses and online in Ontario—is a strong starting point for a social services career focused on the people who need support earliest: children and youth.

    What You'll Learn

    • Assisting children and youth through poverty, addiction, and mental health challenges
    • Offering counselling, resources, and guidance across diverse settings and populations
    • Burnout prevention and self-care strategies—protecting the compassion that brought you to this work
    • A certificate module where you earn external certifications from certified trainers

    Career Opportunities

    Roles: Child and Youth Worker, Youth Support Worker, Family Support Assistant in GTA community agencies, youth centres, and social services organizations

    Why it matters: Canada's social services sector projects steady openings year after year, and youth-focused roles are among its most consistently funded—work where your daily effort shapes someone's whole trajectory.

  • Hybrid

    About the Program

    Considering a career in addictions work? CDI College's Addictions and Community Services Worker program—at four GTA campuses and online in Ontario—builds the essential skills to support people through substance use and mental health challenges.

    What You'll Learn

    • Psychological concepts that ground everything else in the program
    • Pharmacology—how substances and medications work and interact
    • Professional ethics and communication for the helping relationship
    • Practical intervention and support strategies for Ontario's community services settings

    Career Opportunities

    Roles: Addictions Support Worker, Community Services Worker, Mental Health Support Worker across the GTA's treatment programs, community agencies, and social services organizations

    Why it matters: The Toronto region operates Canada's largest network of community and social services, and demand for workers trained in both addictions and mental health support continues to outpace supply across the sector.

Business, Accounting, Marketing Programs

  • Program Duration: 34 weeks

    You need the most relevant, up-to-date skills in order to succeed in business management and administration. CDI College's Business Administration program shows best practices and up-to-the-minute skill requirements of the business world.

    The program will teach you the accounting, computer, and project management skills you need to excel in any office environment. Courses include Professional Skills, Marketing, Business Essentials, and Effective Business Writing. This diploma program can be applied to a variety of career options such as office management, finance, administration, and more.

    Admission Requirements

    • High school graduation or equivalent*

    OR

    • Mature student status**

    *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.

  • Hybrid

    About the Program

    CDI College's Business and Digital Marketing Management diploma—at three GTA campuses and online in Ontario—pairs traditional business training with the digital marketing skills the market has shifted to, finished with a 100-hour practicum.

    What You'll Learn

    • Traditional business foundations combined with digital, mobile, and social media marketing
    • Business analytics for measuring what your campaigns actually deliver
    • Planning, analyzing, and executing e-media campaigns within a full marketing strategy
    • Real-world application through your 100-hour practicum placement

    Career Opportunities

    Roles: Digital Marketing Coordinator, Marketing Assistant, Business Development Assistant in GTA agencies, brands, and corporate marketing teams

    Why it matters: Toronto's marketing industry is Canada's largest, and employers there want hybrids—people who understand business fundamentals *and* can run digital campaigns—which is exactly the combination this diploma builds.

  • Develop the essential skills and knowledge you need to compete in the dynamic and changing world of business. Our Business Management program provides a broad examination of business management and administration while helping students develop the tools they need to launch a rewarding career.

    Students focus on essential elements of accounting and finance, including foundation mathematics, bookkeeping, financial accounting, and computerized accounting. They also strengthen their communication skills through courses in business writing, academic writing and public speaking. Organizational behaviour, psychology, and human resources are included as well.

    In addition, the program includes fundamental and advanced explorations of key business administration topics. Students cover business essentials, business law, economics, marketing, and e-business. Advanced topics include business planning, strategic management, emerging global issues, and project management.

  • Hybrid

    About the Program

    The Medical Office Administrator program serves the GTA from four campuses—Brampton, Mississauga, North York, and Scarborough—plus online delivery, training you to keep Toronto-area medical offices running smoothly.

    What You'll Learn

    • Medical terminology and pronunciation so you communicate accurately with clinical teams
    • Healthcare communications and professional patient interaction for busy urban practices
    • Medical transcription plus office procedures—scheduling, filing, and telecommunications
    • Practical experience in a working medical office through your practicum

    Career Opportunities

    Roles: Medical Office Administrator, Medical Secretary, Patient Coordinator in GTA hospitals, family practices, and specialist clinics

    Why it matters: The Greater Toronto Area operates Canada's largest concentration of medical practices, and administrative roles are the sector's steadiest hiring category—a healthcare career without the shift work.

  • Hybrid

    About the Program

    CDI College's Social Media and Web Marketing diploma—at four GTA campuses and online in Ontario—gives you focused, relevant training across the digital channels shaping marketing today, capped by a real-world practicum.

    What You'll Learn

    • Digital marketing on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, and emerging channels
    • SEO, SEM, and analytics—the skills to be measured and accountable for campaign results
    • Content creation, outreach, social media aggregation tools, and video and multimedia marketing
    • Real-world application through your practicum placement in a business or marketing environment

    Career Opportunities

    Roles: Social Media Marketer, Digital Marketing Coordinator, Content Specialist across GTA agencies, brands, and corporate marketing teams

    Why it matters: GTA employers are Canada's most sophisticated digital marketing buyers—and they want candidates who can measure what they execute, not just post. SEO, SEM, and analytics training is the skill gap most social media candidates can't close.

  • Hybrid

    About the Program

    The Social Media Marketing diploma at CDI College—at Brampton, Mississauga, and Scarborough, plus online in Ontario—gives you hands-on training on major platforms backed by digital strategy and analytics, with a 120-hour practicum before you graduate.

    What You'll Learn

    • Hands-on marketing across major social media platforms, emerging channels, and digital tools
    • Digital strategy and analytics—planning campaigns and proving their performance
    • Content creation, outreach, business writing, and the professional skill set of a marketing team
    • Real agency or marketing office experience through a 120-hour practicum placement

    Career Opportunities

    Roles: Social Media Marketer, Digital Marketing Coordinator, Content Specialist across GTA agencies, brands, and in-house marketing departments

    Why it matters: The 120-hour practicum is a decisive differentiator—GTA marketing employers see dozens of diploma candidates and consistently hire the ones who arrive with documented agency experience behind them.

  • The Accounting Assistant/Bookkeeper diploma program equips you with essential skills and hands-on training in industry-recognized software, setting you up for success in today's competitive job market. Take the first step toward an exciting and rewarding career in finance today!
  • On Campus

    About the Program

    CDI College's Medical Office Administrator with Unit Clerk program at four GTA campuses combines full medical office administration training with preparation for hospital unit clerk roles—doubling the settings where you can work.

    What You'll Learn

    • Medical terminology, healthcare communications, and medical transcription
    • Medical office procedures—scheduling, filing, records, and patient coordination
    • The unit clerk skill set: supporting hospital nursing units with administrative coordination and documentation
    • Practical placement experience in a healthcare environment

    Career Opportunities

    Roles: Medical Office Administrator, Hospital Unit Clerk, Ward Administrative Assistant in GTA hospitals, clinics, and medical practices

    Why it matters: Unit clerk training opens hospital employment—a larger, more structured employer class than private clinics—so graduates qualify for both community practice and hospital postings across the Toronto area in a single credential.

  • Hybrid

    About the Program

    The accelerated Office Assistant program at CDI College serves three GTA campuses plus online in Ontario, preparing you for the administrative roles every organization needs—fast and with hands-on software training you can apply from day one.

    What You'll Learn

    • Microsoft Office in full—the tools every GTA office runs on
    • Business software and bookkeeping fundamentals for day-to-day office support
    • Organizational tasks and administrative workflows that keep offices efficient
    • Professional skills and communication for entry into various administrative roles

    Career Opportunities

    Roles: Office Assistant, Receptionist, Administrative Support Clerk in GTA businesses, corporate offices, healthcare facilities, and public organizations

    Why it matters: Toronto's employment market is Canada's largest, and administrative roles open at every level of every industry—software proficiency from day one is what separates candidates who get interviews from those who don't.

  • Hybrid

    About the Program

    The Supply Chain Management program serves the GTA from four campuses—Brampton, Mississauga, North York, and Scarborough—plus online delivery, training you for the logistics engine of Canada's busiest goods corridor.

    What You'll Learn

    • How goods flow from suppliers to consumers through procurement, storage, transportation, and distribution
    • Forecasting and operations planning to anticipate demand and prevent bottlenecks
    • Financial planning and the analytics of inventory and logistics decisions
    • Negotiation technique for supplier, carrier, and partner relationships

    Career Opportunities

    Roles: Supply Chain Assistant, Logistics Coordinator, Inventory Analyst, Purchasing Clerk across the GTA's distribution centres, importers, retailers, and manufacturers

    Why it matters: The Toronto region moves more freight than anywhere else in Canada—Pearson cargo, the 400-series corridors, and the country's densest warehouse belt—so supply chain roles here span every industry that ships anything.

  • Hybrid

    About the Program

    The Warehouse and Distribution Management program at CDI College—four GTA campuses and online in Ontario—gets you logistics-career-ready in less than a year, with a seven-week practicum giving you real supply chain experience before you graduate.

    What You'll Learn

    • Negotiation, transportation, demand planning, and procurement—the commercial core of supply chain
    • How to manage inventory flow and coordinate the movement of goods across complex distribution networks
    • The professional and communication skills that support fast-paced warehouse and logistics teams
    • Real-world experience through a seven-week practicum placement

    Career Opportunities

    Roles: Warehouse Coordinator, Logistics Coordinator, Inventory Analyst, Distribution Assistant across the GTA's distribution centres, importers, retailers, and third-party logistics providers

    Why it matters: The Toronto corridor is Canada's busiest freight region, and the seven-week practicum means you apply for those roles with documented field experience rather than only coursework.

  • As an Accounting and Payroll Administrator, you will play a key role in any business. Get an Accounting and Payroll Administrator diploma at CDI College to equip you for the demands of the current job market.

    A Diploma in Accounting

    By completing the Accounting and Payroll Administrator program, you’ll gain computer and office administration skills and a practical foundation in accounting, computerized accounting systems, and payroll. Accounting courses will prepare you to enter the workforce by teaching you how to do journal entries, how to read financial statements, and how to adjust accounts. Bookkeeping courses will teach you the fundamental principles of reporting business activities.

     

    Upon graduation, you will also have on-the-job experience through a practicum placement, which will take you beyond introductory principles as you’ll have the opportunity to practice your skills using industry-standard accounting software applications.

     

    Accounting Certification

    Through CDI College’s Accounting and Payroll Administrator diploma, you’ll also gain a competitive edge by fulfilling all of the requirements for the Canadian Payroll Association (CPA) Certified Payroll Management Program (CPMP) at the level of Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP).

     

    CPA requires a Work Experience Requirement Application (WERA) and a passing grade of 65% for certification, including a transfer credit of Introduction to Accounting. For more information on CPA requirements, visit www.payroll.ca.

     

     

    If you’re ready to start your career as an Accounting and Payroll Administrator, fill out the form to your right.

    Delivery Method: in-class, distance or combined delivery.

     

    Admission Requirements

     

    • High school graduation or equivalent*
      OR
    • Mature student status**

     

    *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.

Technology, Networking Programs

  • In today’s job market, nearly everyone needs to have basic computer skills. Whether you’re looking for a career in administration or hospitality, having a handle on software like the Microsoft Office Suite will take you a long way.

    The Computer Business Applications Specialist program helps develop fundamental computer, office administration, and professional business skills. Emphasis is placed on learning operating systems and gaining in-depth knowledge of the most popular word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, and email software applications in use today.

  • The Information Systems Support Specialist program is designed for students wishing to pursue a career in the Information Technology industry. The program will provide the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to service computer systems and to support the users of these systems.

     
    The content of this networking program is based on industry certification requirements determined by Microsoft and CompTIA. If you determine that certification is an additional goal to your diploma, our courses will help to prepare you for your exams. Furthermore, your active participation in our Learning System will help you to develop confidence in your abilities as an IT professional.
     
    Students receive hands-on training on industry-standard software, and learn fundamental networking skills, hardware installation and configuration, system support and optimization, Windows operating system, MS Office applications, and help desk techniques.
     
    Students will be supported in their job search after graduation through CDI College's Employment Services department. The department teaches graduates resume writing techniques as well as job search and interviewing skills.
     

    Admission Requirements

    • High school graduation or equivalent*

    OR

    • Mature student status**

     

    *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.

  • Hybrid

    About the Program

    CDI College's Network Systems Administrator diploma—at four GTA campuses and online in Ontario—is an accelerated route into the IT roles that keep every organization's systems running.

    What You'll Learn

    • Installing, administering, supporting, and securing networked computer systems
    • Linux server administration in on-premises and cloud environments—scripting, containerization, and automation aligned to CompTIA Linux+ objectives
    • Windows Server management and PowerShell automation for day-to-day administration
    • Exam preparation for CompTIA A+, Network+, and Cisco CCNA certifications

    Career Opportunities

    Roles: Network Administrator, Systems Administrator, IT Support Specialist across GTA enterprises, managed service providers, and public-sector IT

    Why it matters: Every organization in Canada's largest business region runs networks that need administering, and the Linux-plus-Windows skill combination this program builds covers both halves of the infrastructure GTA employers actually operate.

  • The Network Systems Engineer program in BC prepares students for a career in the Information Technology field. The program teaches students to use a variety of computer software and other technological tools to perform essential business tasks, use fundamental system commands for operating systems, and apply a structured process to problem solving.

     
    Students will also learn to install, configure, and upgrade physical and logical elements on a network, and administer a network client environment. Students also learn to establish and apply security measures to various physical and logical network elements and troubleshoot problems related to local and wide area networks.  Network installation, monitoring, maintenance, upgrading, and optimization are covered as well.
     
    In addition, the Network Systems Engineer program helps students prepare for certification examinations in seven areas, including Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) A+, Net+, Security+, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS), and Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP).
     

    Admission Requirements

    • High school graduation or equivalent*

    OR

    • Mature student status**

     

    *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.

  • 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:

    1. Network planning and implementation
    2. System administration and maintenance
    3. Computer network management
    4. User support and troubleshooting

    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.

  • Hybrid

    About the Program

    CDI College's 76-week Cybersecurity Specialist diploma—at four GTA campuses and online in Ontario—is a comprehensive route into one of tech's most in-demand specializations.

    What You'll Learn

    • Managing and securing networks and computers across organizational environments
    • Cybersecurity techniques and digital forensics for prevention, detection, and investigation
    • Full exam preparation for CompTIA A+, Net+, Security+, CySA+, PenTest+, and Cisco CCNA—the certifications GTA security postings actually list
    • Applied skills you can use securing organizations of any size upon graduation

    Career Opportunities

    Roles: Cybersecurity Analyst, Security Operations Centre (SOC) Support, IT Security Technician across Toronto's finance, tech, healthcare, and government sectors

    Why it matters: Toronto hosts Canada's largest concentration of financial institutions and the security teams defending them—certification-focused training aligns you with exactly how those employers screen candidates.

  • On Campus

    About the Program

    At CDI College's Scarborough campus, the Mobile Applications Development diploma prepares you to build apps for Android and iOS in less than a year—in small classes built for hands-on practice and fast skill development.

    What You'll Learn

    • The core programming languages: C#, Java, ASP.net, JavaScript, and Python
    • Android development with the Android SDK, covering the real-world techniques behind every major Android app
    • iOS development with Swift—Apple's language, Xcode, and responsive UI design
    • Complete, working applications you can show employers as proof of your skills

    Career Opportunities

    Roles: Mobile App Developer, Junior Android/iOS Developer, App Programmer across the GTA's tech companies, studios, and enterprise digital teams

    Why it matters: The Toronto region is Canada's largest tech employment market, and mobile developers who can deliver to both app stores are consistently in demand across companies of every size.

  • On Campus

    About the Program

    CDI College's Web Development diploma at the Scarborough campus teaches you to design and develop web applications with instructors who've spent years in programming and app development—in small classes with real one-on-one feedback.

    What You'll Learn

    • The fundamentals: HTML5, CSS, Dreamweaver, and JavaScript
    • Dynamic and data-driven development with PHP and MySQL, jQuery, and Python
    • Advanced web technologies—Node.js, MongoDB, and Angular—integrated into fully functional applications
    • Both traditional programming and object-oriented methodologies through hands-on technical training

    Career Opportunities

    Roles: Junior Web Developer, Web Application Developer, Front-End Developer across the GTA's agencies, enterprises, and startups

    Why it matters: Toronto is Canada's largest tech employment market, and the stack this program teaches—JavaScript through Node and Angular—is the exact toolchain in the region's junior developer postings.

Travel, Tourism, Hospitality Programs

  • Hybrid

    About the Program

    The Hospitality Management program at CDI College serves the Greater Toronto Area from four campuses—Brampton, Mississauga, North York, and Scarborough—plus online delivery, training you for the hotel, restaurant, and event operations that power Canada's biggest visitor economy.

    What You'll Learn

    • Guest services and front office operations for hotels and accommodation providers
    • Food and beverage service management and housekeeping operations
    • Supervision fundamentals—scheduling teams, coordinating departments, and resolving guest issues
    • The professional service standards that GTA hospitality employers hire for

    Career Opportunities

    Roles: Guest Services Agent, Front Desk Representative, Food and Beverage Coordinator in Toronto-area hotels, restaurants, event venues, and attractions

    Why it matters: Toronto hosts more visitors, conferences, and events than any Canadian city, and its hospitality sector hires continuously across every service level—with four GTA campuses, you can train near home for jobs across the region.

Legal, Policing Programs

  • Hybrid

    About the Program

    Help newcomers start their lives in Canada: CDI College's Immigration Assistant program—at four GTA campuses and online in Ontario—prepares you for legal support work in immigration law firms and consulting practices in under a year.

    What You'll Learn

    • Canadian immigration law and processes, including immigration statutes, regulations, and case law
    • Refugee claims and humanitarian and compassionate applications—the files where support matters most
    • Legal research, writing, and presentation skills tailored to immigration work
    • Legal office procedures plus the ethics and professionalism of the Canadian legal environment

    Career Opportunities

    Roles: Immigration Assistant, Legal Administrative Assistant in GTA immigration law firms, immigration consulting practices, and settlement organizations

    Why it matters: The Toronto region receives more newcomers than anywhere in Canada, sustaining the country's densest cluster of immigration law and consulting practices—all of which need trained support staff to move files.

  • Hybrid

    About the Program

    CDI College's Paralegal program—accredited by the Law Society of Ontario—gives you the skills to represent clients, interpret the law, and write compelling legal arguments, at three GTA campuses and online in Ontario.

    What You'll Learn

    • Ontario law across administrative law, torts, contracts, landlord and tenant, and employment law
    • Advocacy, legal research and writing, ethics, and alternative dispute resolution
    • Practice management and paralegal accounting for firm or independent practice
    • A field placement in a qualified legal environment with an LSO licensee in good standing, evaluated by your licensed supervisor

    Career Opportunities

    Roles: Licensed Paralegal (upon LSO licensing) practising in small claims court, administrative tribunals, and provincial offences; or paralegal roles within GTA law firms

    Why it matters: LSO accreditation is the gate to Ontario's paralegal licensing exam—only graduates of accredited programs can pursue the licence that permits independent practice, making the accreditation the single most important feature to compare between programs.

  • Hybrid

    About the Program

    In today's legal field, well-trained legal assistants are essential—and CDI College's Legal Administrative Assistant program, at four GTA campuses and online in Ontario, equips you to excel in the administrative engine of law offices and courts.

    What You'll Learn

    • Fundamental principles of Canadian law and how legal offices actually operate day to day
    • Research and litigation support skills, court system procedures, and legal record keeping
    • Strong transcription and keyboarding, plus the MS Office software running modern law firms
    • The administrative focus that distinguishes this role from paralegal legal work—so you know exactly what you're training for

    Career Opportunities

    Roles: Legal Administrative Assistant, Legal Secretary, Court Office Clerk across the GTA's law firms, courts, and corporate legal departments

    Why it matters: Toronto hosts Canada's largest legal market—thousands of firms, courts, and in-house departments—and administrative roles are its steadiest hiring layer, open in under a year of training.

Healthcare, Wellness, Pharma Programs

  • Hybrid

    About the Program

    Passionate about health and helping others? CDI College's Pharmacy Assistant diploma—at four GTA campuses and online in Ontario—trains you for the drug dispensing team behind every pharmacy counter.

    What You'll Learn

    • Pharmacology, pharmacy math, and medical terminology from the ground up
    • The dispensing process, plus benefit plans, third-party insurance, and billing practices
    • Standards of practice and the legislation governing Ontario pharmacies
    • Pharmacy software and customer service, with WHMIS, First Aid, and CPR certifications earned in the program

    Career Opportunities

    Roles: Pharmacy Assistant in GTA community pharmacies, chain drugstores, and hospital pharmacy departments

    Why it matters: Ontario pharmacies fill more prescriptions every year as the population ages, and assistant experience is also the natural first step if you later pursue pharmacy technician registration—a career ladder, not just a job.

  • If you’re interested in a career where you can make the lives of everyone around you better and work as part of a team in the healthcare system, the Personal Support Worker program at CDI College is for you.

     

    Personal Support Workers

     

    Personal Support Workers are a vital part of the healthcare system in Canada. In this program, you will learn how to improve the quality of life of your patients, including assisting with their physical, emotional, and mental well-being.

    You will also learn how to assist clients with personal hygiene, their mobility needs, getting proper nutrition, creating a care plan, helping with medications and cognitive issues, as well as identifying and reporting elder abuse. You'll also receive your Standard First Aid Certificate and CPR Certificate before going out on your practicum.

     

    Hands-on Healthcare Training

     

    The Personal Support Worker program gives you focused, relevant training to help you excel in various care environments. If you need flexibility, part-time and evening study may be available at our Mississauga, North York, and Scarborough campuses.

    The final stage of the program are two practicum placements, totaling 310 hours over eight weeks, with one at a community organization, and the second at a care facility. These work placements ensure you’ll be job-ready and prepared to move into your new career as a personal support worker.

  • On Campus

    About the Program

    Train for clinical dental work close to home: CDI College's Dental Assisting program at the Scarborough campus prepares you for chairside practice in Toronto-area dental offices and for national certification.

    What You'll Learn

    • Dental sciences and clinical procedures from the ground up—no healthcare background required
    • Hands-on chairside assisting, radiography, and infection control technique
    • The patient communication and office coordination skills busy GTA practices depend on
    • Practical placement experience and preparation for the NDAEB certification examination

    Career Opportunities

    Roles: Dental Assistant in general and specialty practices across Scarborough, Toronto, and the eastern GTA

    Why it matters: The GTA holds Canada's densest concentration of dental practices, and certified assistants are in demand across all of them—a fast route into healthcare with regular hours and direct patient impact.

Education, Teaching Programs

  • Hybrid

    About the Program

    Passionate about making a difference for children and youth? CDI College's Education Assistant program—at four GTA campuses and online in Ontario—prepares you to support students of different abilities in inclusive classrooms.

    What You'll Learn

    • How to support students' social and educational needs in an inclusive environment
    • Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices and assistive technology, including accessibility options and communication boards
    • Strategies for educating children with different abilities across elementary and secondary settings
    • Real classroom experience through practicum placements in schools

    Career Opportunities

    Roles: Education Assistant, Educational Support Worker in GTA school boards, private schools, and community programs

    Why it matters: Ontario classrooms increasingly integrate students with diverse learning needs, and school boards across the GTA hire EAs every year to make that inclusion work—a career with school-year hours and daily human impact.

Creative Arts, Interactive, Sound Programs

  • Hybrid

    About the Program

    CDI College's Graphic Design Technology diploma—at four GTA campuses and online in Ontario—trains you for the graphics and digital media industries using the latest Mac and Adobe software, and you leave with a portfolio ready to show employers.

    What You'll Learn

    • Design on Mac using the complete Adobe Creative Cloud—Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, and Premiere Pro
    • Typography, photography, and illustration skills to strengthen every project you design
    • Principles of design for publications, packaging, advertising, corporate branding, and websites
    • A professional industry portfolio built throughout the program and polished before graduation

    Career Opportunities

    Roles: Graphic Designer, Digital Illustrator, Interactive Media Developer, Web Production Artist across GTA agencies, brands, and publishing studios

    Why it matters: Toronto hosts Canada's deepest creative industry—agencies, publishers, and corporate studios all hiring designers—and Mac-plus-Adobe fluency is the universal requirement to get through the door.

Scarborough Campus

CDI College’s Scarborough campus is located within the centre of the business community on one of the city’s main streets.

Named the greenest area of Toronto, Scarborough mixes both business and nature together, making it an ideal place to live, work, and play. The close proximity of Lake Ontario, Rouge Park, and Scarborough Bluffs gives students a great way to spend their free time relaxing.

Students do not have to go far to find great places to eat and shop. Various restaurants and cafes can be found down the street from the campus along with a grocery store, personal and health services, and retail shops.

The campus is easily accessible, whether students are driving or taking public transportation. The Scarborough RT, a rapid transit line on the subway, or local buses are available for students to get to and from campus.


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