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CDI College of Business, Technology & Healthcare

112 - 14928 56th Ave., Surrey BC

Possible funding to those who qualify*

  • B.C. Access Grant
  • Second Career
  • Loans
  • Grants
  • Bursaries
  • Scholarships
  • BC Student Aid

Programs

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

Technology, Networking Programs

  • Hybrid

    About the Program

    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.

    What You'll Learn

    • Managing and securing networks and computers against modern threats
    • Cybersecurity techniques and digital forensics for threat detection and response
    • Exam preparation for CompTIA A+, Net+, Security+, CySA+, PenTest+, Cisco CCNA, and Microsoft MCSE
    • Applied skills through a 210-hour practicum in a real security environment (BC campuses)

    Career Opportunities

    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.

  • Hybrid

    About the Program

    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.

    What You'll Learn

    • Installing, testing, and evaluating LANs and WANs, with systematic troubleshooting
    • Linux, Cisco network devices, Windows Server, active directory, server virtualization, and SharePoint
    • Exam preparation for CompTIA A+, Security+, Net+, and Cisco CCNA
    • Documented on-the-job network engineering experience through the internship component

    Career Opportunities

    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.

  • Hybrid

    About the Program

    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.

    What You'll Learn

    • Advanced cybersecurity techniques and digital forensics building on Year 1 foundations
    • Continued certification preparation toward CompTIA CySA+, PenTest+, Cisco CCNA, and MCSE
    • Your 210-hour practicum in a professional security environment

    Career Opportunities

    Roles: See the full Cybersecurity Technician entry—Year 2 completes the same diploma and leads to the same security career outcomes.

  • On Campus

    About the Program

    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.

    What You'll Learn

    • Software testing methodologies: manual testing, test planning, and test case development
    • Defect management and quality assurance principles across the software development lifecycle
    • Test automation fundamentals and the tools QA teams use in production environments
    • Documentation, reporting, and the professional practices of a QA team member

    Career Opportunities

    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.

  • On Campus

    About the Program

    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.

    What You'll Learn

    • Advanced testing methodologies, test automation, and quality assurance practices building on Year 1
    • Continued defect management and QA lifecycle training
    • Applied QA practice in software development contexts

    Career Opportunities

    Roles: See the full Software Quality Assurance entry—Year 2 completes the same diploma and leads to the same QA career outcomes.

Veterinary, Animal Services Programs

  • Hybrid

    About the Program

    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.

    What You'll Learn

    • Veterinary medical terminology and animal body systems
    • Clinical skills including animal nutrition, veterinary dentistry, and animal nursing clinical care
    • Careful pharmaceutical dosage and unit calculations, applied in a mathematics capstone project
    • Administrative and front-desk operations, plus a real-world practicum in a veterinary practice

    Career Opportunities

    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.

Healthcare, Wellness, Pharma Programs

  • The Dental Office Administration – Radiography Specialization diploma program at CDI College is designed to provide you with the hands-on training to excel as a radiography specialist in a dental practice.

    If you're looking to start a new, exciting career in the dental field, specializing in radiography is an interesting and rewarding career path.

    Hands-On Radiography Training

    In the program, you'll gain a solid understanding for taking and processing intra-oral and extra-oral radiographs, dental terminology, billing procedures, appointment management, insurance company protocols, and telephone and communication skills.

    You will also receive vital, job-ready training on industry-standard dental software applications and the Microsoft Office suite of programs, as well as learning how to handle patients' charts in a clinical setting, and managing patient records.

    Also, you'll receive your First Aid Level 1, CPR-C and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information (WHMIS) certifications in addition to your Dental Office Administration - Radiography Specialization diploma.

     

    Get on-the-job Experience Before Graduation

    Additionally, the Dental Office Administration - Radiography Specialist program also features a four-week, 140-hour work experience placement, so you'll have experience in both theoretical and practical elements of your new career before graduation.

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    Admission Requirements

    • High school graduation or equivalent*, or mature student status**.
    • Immunization report (form provided by college).
    • Criminal record check (in accordance with the Criminal Records Review Act).

    *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 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.

    What You'll Learn

    • Appointment scheduling, patient chart management, and dental office workflow
    • Dental billing, insurance claims, and treatment plan coordination
    • Dental terminology so you can communicate accurately with clinical staff and patients
    • Industry-standard dental practice software, WHMIS certification, and professional telephone and customer service skills

    Career Opportunities

    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.

  • On Campus

    About the Program

    CDI College's Registered Massage Therapy program at the Burnaby, Surrey, and South Surrey campuses trains you for a regulated healthcare career, building from the sciences of the human body to supervised treatment of real clients.

    What You'll Learn

    • Anatomy, physiology, and the assessment skills underpinning professional massage therapy
    • Massage techniques and treatment approaches for a wide range of clinical conditions
    • Real client experience in the supervised student massage clinic
    • Preparation for the CMTBC registration examinations that open the door to registered practice in BC

    Career Opportunities

    Roles: Registered Massage Therapist (upon registration) in clinics, rehabilitation and sports medicine settings, spas, and independent practice across BC

    Why it matters: RMTs in British Columbia are regulated healthcare professionals whose services are covered by most extended health plans—driving steady client demand and offering the flexibility of employed or self-employed practice.

  • On Campus

    About the Program

    Registered Massage Therapy – Year 2 is the second year of CDI College's Registered Massage Therapy program at the Burnaby, Surrey, and South Surrey campuses, continuing your funded studies toward registration eligibility. Funding for multi-year programs is typically assessed one study period at a time, which is why Year 2 appears as its own entry.

    What You'll Learn

    • Advanced massage therapy techniques and treatment of a wider range of conditions
    • Supervised client work in the student massage clinic
    • Preparation for the CMTBC registration examinations

    Career Opportunities

    Roles: See the full Registered Massage Therapy program entry—Year 2 completes the same program and leads to registration-track massage therapy careers in BC.

Business, Accounting, Marketing Programs

  • Hybrid

    About the Program

    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.

    What You'll Learn

    • Forecasting, financial planning, and operations skills for keeping goods flowing
    • Supply chain information systems, including Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and specialized systems for transportation, warehousing, and customer relationship management
    • Negotiations and supplier management—styles, sources of power, and how to close effectively
    • Packaging, equipment, and the legal requirements of moving goods safely through the chain

    Career Opportunities

    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.

  • Hybrid

    About the Program

    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.

    What You'll Learn

    • General office administration and day-to-day workplace procedures
    • Business communication and organizational skills for a busy office
    • Job readiness training, including resume writing and interview prep
    • Real-world experience through a six-week practicum placement

    Career Opportunities

    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.

  • Hybrid

    About the Program

    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.

    What You'll Learn

    • Solid business fundamentals for management-track roles or independent business operation
    • How digital, mobile, and social media have transformed marketing, selling, and client relations
    • Planning and executing e-media marketing campaigns as part of a complete business strategy
    • The advanced digital tools and analytics modern marketing runs on

    Career Opportunities

    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.

  • Hybrid

    About the Program

    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.

    What You'll Learn

    • Core HR practice—hiring, compensation structures, and employment law in the Canadian workplace
    • Sage 50 bookkeeping and payroll processing from setup through pay runs
    • How to coordinate benefits, records, and compliance between HR and payroll teams
    • Multiple practicum placements that turn classroom knowledge into a working resume

    Career Opportunities

    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.

  • Hybrid

    About the Program

    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.

    What You'll Learn

    • Advanced human resources topics building on Year 1, including compensation and employment law applications
    • Continued hands-on training in Sage 50, bookkeeping, and payroll practice
    • Completion of your remaining practicum placements for real-world experience

    Career Opportunities

    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.

Human & Social Services, CSW Programs

  • On Campus

    About the Program

    CDI College's Addictions and Community Services Worker program at the Surrey and South Surrey campuses trains you for front-line support work in one of BC's most urgently needed fields.

    What You'll Learn

    • The psychology of addiction and the principles of relapse prevention
    • Pharmacology essentials—understanding the substances and medications you'll encounter
    • Nonviolent crisis intervention and professional helping-relationship communication
    • Client assessment, referral, and community resources, applied through hands-on practicum experience

    Career Opportunities

    Roles: Addictions Worker, Community Support Worker, Outreach Worker in Lower Mainland treatment centres, shelters, community agencies, and health organizations

    Why it matters: British Columbia's ongoing substance use crisis has made trained addictions workers among the most sought-after human services roles in the province—this is work where demand is real and the impact is immediate.

  • Hybrid

    About the Program

    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.

    What You'll Learn

    • Canadian immigration law and processes as applied in law firms and consulting practices
    • Legal research grounded in immigration statutes, regulations, and case law, with writing and presentation practice
    • Refugee claims, humanitarian applications, and the parties involved in immigration matters
    • Legal office procedures, ethics, and professionalism for the Canadian legal environment

    Career Opportunities

    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.

Education, Teaching Programs

  • Hybrid

    About the Program

    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.

    What You'll Learn

    • Supporting students in elementary, secondary, and special programs within inclusive classrooms
    • Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and assistive technology based on SET-BC standards, from communication boards to computer accessibility
    • How to build a real assistive technology plan for a student with special needs as your term project
    • Two practicum placements totaling eight weeks, with weekly touchback sessions to debrief and sharpen your practice

    Career Opportunities

    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.

Legal, Policing Programs

  • On Campus

    About the Program

    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.

    What You'll Learn

    • Hazard identification, risk control, and incident investigation
    • Safety management systems, emergency preparedness, and occupational hygiene
    • Ergonomic workspace design and environmental management
    • Safety audits, compliance analysis, and OHS law and ethics

    Career Opportunities

    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.

South Surrey Campus

The South Surrey campus is located near a wide range of cafes, shops, and services so students can run errands, shop for groceries, or grab a bite to eat just steps from the campus.

 
In addition, the campus is within walking distance of a number of residential areas, making it easier for those who live in the neighbourhood to train for a new career close to home. Students can also visit one of the local parks and green spaces to get some fresh air after class.

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