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.
CDI College's Business Technology Management with Applied AI diploma program, offered at the Burnaby and Surrey campuses, teaches you to connect business strategy with modern technology—in under one year. You'll learn how organizations use data, cloud systems, and artificial intelligence to make better decisions, and how to lead that change yourself.
Roles: Business Analyst, Project Coordinator, Digital Transformation Assistant across Metro Vancouver's corporate, consulting, and technology sectors earning $50,000–$75,000 [VERIFY via PayScale Canada]
Why it matters: BC's tech sector is one of the fastest-growing in Canada, and employers throughout the Lower Mainland are racing to adopt AI and digital systems—but few candidates can bridge business goals and technology. Graduates who understand both sides step directly into that shortage.
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.
At CDI College's Burnaby and Surrey campuses, the Mobile Applications Development diploma builds dual Android and iOS development skills in small, focused classes—giving you the feedback and attention needed to develop quickly.
Roles: Mobile App Developer, Junior Android/iOS Developer, Application Developer across Metro Vancouver's tech startups, agencies, and corporate digital teams
Why it matters: Vancouver's tech ecosystem is one of Canada's most active, with studios and startups hiring junior mobile developers continuously—and dual-platform experience is what most of those roles list as baseline.
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.
The Web and Mobile Applications Development diploma at CDI College's Burnaby and Surrey campuses (plus online in BC) builds your skills across web development and both major mobile platforms—one program, three deployment targets.
Roles: Web Developer, Android/iOS Developer, Full-Stack Developer in Metro Vancouver's tech ecosystem, agencies, and enterprise development teams
Why it matters: Vancouver's technology sector is one of Canada's most active, and web-plus-mobile coverage in one diploma opens door to a wider range of junior postings than web-only or mobile-only training.
Web and Mobile Applications Development – Year 2 is the second year of CDI College's Web and Mobile Applications Development program at the Burnaby and Surrey campuses and online in BC, continuing funded studies toward the full diploma.
Roles: See the full Web and Mobile Applications Development entry—Year 2 completes the same diploma and leads to the same development career outcomes.
The Web Development diploma at CDI College's Burnaby and Surrey campuses trains you across the modern stack—front end to back end—so you graduate building complete web applications, not just pages.
Roles: Junior Web Developer, Full-Stack Developer, Application Developer in Metro Vancouver's tech sector, agencies, and startups
Why it matters: Vancouver runs one of Canada's densest tech ecosystems, and full-stack training—including in-demand tools like Node.js and Angular—maps directly to the junior roles its startups and studios post every week.
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.
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.
If you want a healthcare career without years of schooling, CDI College's Medical Laboratory Assistant certificate gets you there in 38 weeks. You'll learn the core skills labs actually need — from specimen collection to clinical chemistry — and graduate eligible to apply for BCSLS certification.
Roles: You'll graduate ready for roles in diagnostic testing labs, hospital labs, public health labs, and physicians' offices.
Why it matters: Labs are the backbone of every diagnosis, and BC's healthcare system depends on skilled assistants to keep them running.
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 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.
As an integral part of a dental practice, Students in the Dental Reception program will have the skills to perform the administrative office tasks and assist dentists directly the day to day administration of a dental practice. This Program is a blended program that will provide students with the clerical and administrative skills that are highly valuable in a dental clinic environment.
The Dental Assisting program at CDI College's Burnaby and Surrey campuses puts you at the clinical heart of a dental team. You'll train hands-on for the full range of assisting duties BC practices rely on, with national certification as your goal.
Roles: Dental Assistant in Lower Mainland general practices, orthodontic and specialty clinics, and community dental programs
Why it matters: Metro Vancouver's dental sector hires certified assistants year-round, and NDAEB certification travels with you across Canada—making this one of the most portable clinical credentials you can earn in under two years.
Dental Assisting – Year 2 is the second year of CDI College's Dental Assisting diploma program at the Burnaby and Surrey campuses, continuing your funded studies toward graduation. 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 Dental Assisting program entry—Year 2 completes the same diploma and leads to certification-track dental assisting careers in BC.
CDI College's Dental Radiography Certificate, offered at the Burnaby and Surrey campuses, gives dental office professionals the focused training to take and process dental X-rays safely and accurately. It's a targeted credential that adds an in-demand clinical skill to your dental administration or assisting background.
Roles: Dental Receptionist or Dental Assistant with radiography duties in Lower Mainland general and specialty dental practices earning $40,000–$55,000 [VERIFY via PayScale Canada]
Why it matters: Radiographs are part of nearly every dental examination, and graduates become eligible to register for the dental radiography designation with BC's dental regulator—turning an administrative candidate into a clinical asset and one of the fastest ways to stand out in the dental job market.
As an integral part of a dental practice, you will develop the skills to perform administrative office tasks and assist dentists directly in the day-to-day administration of a dental practice in CDI College's Dental Reception with Radiography blended program. It will provide you with the clerical and administrative skills that are highly valuable in a dental clinic environment. Additionally, you will gain an understanding of the production of dental X-rays.
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.
Love health and medicine, and working with people? CDI College's Medical Office Assistant program at the Abbotsford, Burnaby, and Surrey campuses teaches the knowledge and skills to thrive in BC's fast-paced medical offices.
Roles: Medical Office Assistant, Medical Receptionist, Health Records Clerk in Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley clinics, hospitals, and physician practices
Why it matters: BC's growing and aging population keeps medical offices from Abbotsford to Burnaby hiring administrative staff continuously—and the mandatory practicum means you interview with clinic experience already on your resume.
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.
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.
Want a career built around helping people through some of their hardest moments? CDI College's Social Services Worker – Professional diploma prepares you over 59 weeks for community social services roles focused on youth, mental health, poverty, and addiction, with the option to specialize in recovery or youth work through your practicum.
Roles: You'll graduate ready for roles at family social service agencies, correctional facilities, group homes, community mental health agencies, and addiction rehabilitation centres.
Why it matters: Communities across BC depend on trained social services workers, and this diploma gives you a recognized credential plus the specialized certifications employers actually ask for.
The program is approved by the Registrar of the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of British Columbia.
The Social Services Worker Foundations program has been designed to prepare the graduate for positions in the community social services field with attention to the specific needs of three populations: youth, Aboriginals, and people affected by addiction.
The program is structured with a core set of courses that provide a general overview of contemporary issues and values in social services work in Canada. Students can also specialize with additional training in the needs of specific populations such as people in recovery and youth.
Social service professionals are able to apply their skills to a wide range of situations. Whether it’s helping families through a crisis or working with victims of trauma, their roles within society are very important.
*From an English-language teaching institution.
**19 years of age upon starting classes and Pass the college's English admissions test.
This program has been approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training.
The Social Services Worker – Recovery Specialist program at CDI College builds upon your work in the program, giving you an opportunity to specialize in addictions recovery.
Social services workers play a vital role in the healthcare field, particularly in the areas of mental health, poverty, and addictions recovery.
The Social Services Worker program at CDI College gives you the hands-on training you’ll need to start a career in the social services.
In the program, you’ll receive job-ready training for working with clients affected by addiction, including learning the fundamentals of poverty, addiction, and mental health.
Additionally, you will receive these certifications in the Social Services Worker – Recovery Specialist program:
Additionally, as part of the program, you will also participate in a work experience term, giving you an opportunity to apply your theoretical knowledge and new skills working in the field as a social services worker in British Columbia before you graduate.
*From an English-language teaching institution.
**19 years of age upon starting classes and Pass the college's English admissions test.
This program has been approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training.
The social services field is incredibly diverse and allows students to choose a speciality that best suits their career goals. The Social Services Worker Youth Specialist program at CDI College trains students to find employment working specifically with at-risk youth.
Building on the Social Services Worker Foundations program, the Youth Specialist program introduces courses focusing on Canada’s social welfare systems, violence, gangs, and addiction in youth. After the practicum placements in the community, graduates will be well-prepared to enter this emotionally gratifying career.
*From an English-language teaching institution.
**19 years of age upon starting classes and Pass the college's English admissions test.
This program has been approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training.
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.
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 Computer-Aided Design and Drafting diploma program offers comprehensive training in CAD applications across various fields, including Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Civil Infrastructure, and Product Design. The curriculum balances foundational skills in drawing and drafting with essential technical knowledge in Mathematics, Computing, and Communication.
Beyond these core competencies, you'll gain hands-on experience with industry-standard software, creating a diverse range of practical designs and drawings. These projects will form the basis of your professional portfolio, showcasing your ability to transform initial paper sketches into polished digital creations.
The program is designed to prepare you for software certification exams, enhancing your marketability in the industry. Notably, this course of study has received official approval from the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB), which operates under the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training.
This comprehensive approach aims to equip you with the skills and credentials necessary for success in the field of Computer-Aided Design and Drafting.
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 Business Technology Management with Applied AI diploma program, offered at the Burnaby and Surrey campuses, teaches you to connect business strategy with modern technology—in under one year. You'll learn how organizations use data, cloud systems, and artificial intelligence to make better decisions, and how to lead that change yourself.
Roles: Business Analyst, Project Coordinator, Digital Transformation Assistant across Metro Vancouver's corporate, consulting, and technology sectors earning $50,000–$75,000 [VERIFY via PayScale Canada]
Why it matters: BC's tech sector is one of the fastest-growing in Canada, and employers throughout the Lower Mainland are racing to adopt AI and digital systems—but few candidates can bridge business goals and technology. Graduates who understand both sides step directly into that shortage.
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.
Love health and medicine, and working with people? CDI College's Medical Office Assistant program at the Abbotsford, Burnaby, and Surrey campuses teaches the knowledge and skills to thrive in BC's fast-paced medical offices.
Roles: Medical Office Assistant, Medical Receptionist, Health Records Clerk in Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley clinics, hospitals, and physician practices
Why it matters: BC's growing and aging population keeps medical offices from Abbotsford to Burnaby hiring administrative staff continuously—and the mandatory practicum means you interview with clinic experience already on your resume.
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.
CDI College's Hospitality Management diploma—offered at the Burnaby and Surrey campuses and online in BC—prepares you for hotel and food-service careers in 43 weeks, including a five-week practicum with a real hospitality employer.
Roles: Front Desk Agent, Guest Services Representative, Food and Beverage Supervisor in BC hotels, resorts, restaurants, and event venues
Why it matters: Tourism is one of BC's cornerstone industries, and hospitality employers across Metro Vancouver, Whistler, and the resort regions hire year-round—43 weeks takes you from enrolment to employable.
CDI College's Hospitality Management with Co-op diploma program, offered at the Burnaby and Surrey campuses, combines classroom training with a paid 580-hour co-op placement, so you graduate with genuine Canadian industry experience already on your resume. Successful graduates earn both a CDI College diploma and an American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) diploma recognized across the industry.
Roles: Front Desk Supervisor, Food and Beverage Coordinator, Guest Services Agent in Vancouver-area hotels, resorts, restaurants, and event operations earning $38,000–$58,000 [VERIFY via PayScale Canada]
Why it matters: British Columbia is one of Canada's top tourism destinations, and hospitality employers across Metro Vancouver and beyond report persistent staffing shortages. Graduates who arrive with co-op experience move to the front of the hiring line.
CDI College's Legal Administrative Assistant program—at the Burnaby and Surrey campuses and online across BC—teaches the terminology, procedures, and software skills that keep Lower Mainland law offices moving.
Roles: Legal Administrative Assistant, Legal Secretary, Litigation Support Clerk in Metro Vancouver law firms, notary offices, and corporate legal departments
Why it matters: Trust accounting and court-procedure knowledge are the skills BC firms can't hire from general admin pools—legal-specific training moves your resume into a separate, smaller, better-paid candidate category.
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 Paralegal diploma at CDI College's Burnaby and Surrey campuses (and online across BC) prepares you for the legal work behind the lawyers—research, drafting, and case preparation at the centre of every file.
Roles: Paralegal, Litigation Support Assistant, Legal Researcher in Metro Vancouver law firms, corporate legal departments, and public-sector legal services
Why it matters: Vancouver's legal market spans corporate, immigration, real estate, and litigation practices—all staffed by paralegals doing the preparation work—and the BC Paralegal Association reflects a profession with growing recognition in the province.
The CDI College Surrey campus is located near the Scott Road SkyTrain station. With numerous shops and cafes nearby, students need not travel far for a quick bite or a cup of coffee to help them through the day.
The large campus hosts a variety of programs. No matter what career path you choose, the Surrey campus can help you get there.