Programs offered at each campus may vary, so be sure to check other campus offerings for the course you are most interested in.
The Cybersecurity Technician diploma at CDI College is available at campuses across BC, Alberta, Ontario, and Manitoba (and online), giving you comprehensive training in cybersecurity techniques, digital forensics, and the skills to defend any organization's systems.
Roles: Cybersecurity Technician, IT Security Technician, Security Operations Support in businesses and public-sector organizations across Canada
Why it matters: Cybersecurity is one of few fields where demand grows every year regardless of the economy, and seven certification exam preparations in one diploma is a credential stack most junior roles only list two or three of.
The Network Systems Engineer with Internship diploma takes CDI College's network engineering program and adds a formal internship—real on-the-job engineering experience before graduation. Available across BC, Alberta, Ontario, and Manitoba campuses and online.
Roles: Network Systems Engineer, IT Infrastructure Analyst, Systems Network Specialist across Canadian enterprises, MSPs, and public-sector IT
Why it matters: The internship converts your diploma into an employment record before you graduate—in a field where employers consistently ask for experience, arriving with certified skills and documented practice time is a decisive advantage.
Cybersecurity Technician – Year 2 is the second year of CDI College's Cybersecurity Technician program at multiple BC campuses and online, continuing your funded studies toward the full diploma. Funding for multi-year programs is typically assessed one study period at a time, which is why Year 2 appears as its own entry.
Roles: See the full Cybersecurity Technician entry—Year 2 completes the same diploma and leads to the same security career outcomes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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*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.
CDI College's Dental Receptionist program trains you to run the front desk of a busy dental practice with confidence. Offered at the Burnaby, Surrey, and South Surrey campuses and online across BC, the program gives you the specialized skills to get hired in under a year—from billing and payments to patient records and ordering dental supplies.
Roles: Dental Receptionist, Dental Office Administrator, Patient Coordinator in general practices, orthodontic and specialty clinics across BC earning $38,000–$52,000 [VERIFY via PayScale Canada]
Why it matters: The front desk is the business engine of every dental practice—scheduling, billing, and insurance keep the entire clinic running. Practices consistently seek receptionists with dental-specific training because general admin experience doesn't cover the terminology, software, and insurance knowledge the role demands.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.