CDI College of Business, Technology & Healthcare

Business, Accounting, Marketing Programs

• Accounting & Payroll Administration - Online
  CDI College's online Accounting and Payroll Administration program allows you to study anywhere while gaining the same knowledge you would in a traditional classroom. While studying 100% online, you'll gain a solid foundation in computer and office administration skills along with essential skills in accounting, bookkeeping, computerized accounting systems, and payroll. Your industry-experienced instructors will guide you through your program with online chats, live group sessions, announcements and more. You'll always have support to help you succeed in your studies. At the end of your program, you'll complete a real-world practicum placement to solidify what you've learned in your courses. And by the time graduation rolls around, you'll be ready to take on a variety of roles in accounting and payroll.
• Business And Digital Marketing Management - Online
  CDI College's online Business and Digital Marketing Management program gives you a flexible and convenient way to prepare for your new career. With a customized learning experience that's based around your schedule, you'll gain a solid foundation in job-ready skills while studying in the comfort of your own home. Your courses will cover key business topics such as accounting, project management, and human resources.You'll also learn the latest approaches to social media marketing, web design, and digital marketing. To ensure your educational experience is a success, your industry-experienced instructors will be available by to provide remote support, facilitate group discussions with your class, and mentor you through your studies. In addition to your 100% online course work, you'll also complete a real-world practicum placement to test your new knowledge. Upon graduation, you'll have the skills to succeed in a variety of business environments and roles.
• Social Media And Web Marketing - Online
  What is the best way to get a hands-on education in online social media platforms, analytics and digital strategies? By completing your education online! CDI College's online Social Media and Web Marketing program allows you to complete your studies from the comfort of your own home, while gaining the knowledge you would in a traditional classroom.   With 100% of instruction and class assignments online, you will gain a solid foundation in Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Search Engine Marketing (SEM), content creation, strategic web design, and much more. Your practitioner-instructors will guide you through your course objectives with online chats, live group sessions, interactive examples, and more. As you would in a classroom setting, you will have the support you need to succeed in your studies. At the end of your program, you'll complete a real-world practicum placement to solidify what you've learned in social media and website marketing. Before you graduate, you will be ready to take on a variety of roles in digital marketing and social media.
• Accounting & Payroll Administrator
  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.
• Business Administrative Professional
  Owing to increasingly powerful desktop computers and office software, businesses are relying on a few key people to perform the multitude of administrative duties that previously required many clerical staff. These key administrators are highly organized and well trained in leading edge office automation technology. The aim of the Business Administrative Professional diploma program is to provide you with a combination of office administration skills and technology. This combination includes general office administration, management and the operational skills needed to take charge as a cutting edge Business Administrative Professional.
• Social Media And Web Marketing
  The Social Media and Web Marketing diploma program at CDI College gives you the focused, relevant marketing career training you need to start an exciting new career. In the program, you'll learn the keys of digital marketing on major platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, along with Reddit, Snapchat, and other emerging new channels. Throughout the social media training portion of the program, your instructors will place a strong emphasis on developing your knowledge of analytics and statistics, with the goal of understanding the importance of data in planning and executing marketing plans. Additionally, you'll sharpen your skills in content creation, outreach, and social media aggregation tools, as well as multimedia and video marketing, ensuring your education is well-rounded.  

  SEO & SEM Training

    A major focus of the Social Media and Web Marketing program is learning to grow your clients' marketing reach with quality Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Search Engine Marketing (SEM) training. In addition to your SEO and SEM training, you'll also gain expertise in business analytics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), so you'll gain an understanding of tracking return on investment (ROI) via the various customer relationship management (CRM) tools used by marketing professionals to disseminate web analytics each day.  

  On-The-Job Marketing Practicum Placement

    As part of your career training in the Social Media and Web Marketing diploma program, you'll take part in a six-week, 180-hour practicum placement, working with experienced marketers in a real-world environment, giving you valuable work experience prior to graduation. The marketing industry is growing, and talented digital professionals with a skill set relevant to the demands of employers are in high demand. Start training for your exciting new career in the Social Media and Web Marketing diploma program at CDI College. This program has been approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training.
• Social Media Specialist
  CDI College's Social Media Specialist certificate program has the training you need to start a new career creating marketing campaigns on social channels.

  Training on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram

  In the program, your training will include courses in social media, including creating content for major social channels, including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, Reddit, LinkedIn, and more. Each social network has its own specific course within the Social Media Specialist program, making sure you'll be well-prepared for a career helping your clients promote and expand their businesses.

  Learn Social Media Marketing

  In addition to your extensive social media marketing training, you'll sharpen your skills with Microsoft Word and Outlook, learn the fundamentals of effective business writing and digital marketing, and mastering the aggregation and listening tools social media marketers use every day. Start training in the Social Media Specialist certificate program at CDI College, and in less than a year, you'll be ready to start your new career in social and digital marketing.
• Medical Office Administration

  CDI College's Medical Office Administration diploma program is meant for students with an interest in science, medicine, and working with the public. Graduates of this program are employed in a variety of work environments including hospitals, private medical practices, and clinics.

  The program covers fundamental office procedures and technology such as information processing, business procedures, keyboarding, and Microsoft Word and Excel programs. It also teaches medical office-specific skills like human anatomy, medical terminology, and medical machine transcription. Students are able to put these skills into practice through a mandatory practicum in a real-world medical office.

  Students continue to be supported after graduation through our Career and Employment Services department, which assists with job search and interviewing skills, employer expectations, and resume preparation.

• Business Accounting Technician
  In today’s job market, you need practical and marketable skills. The Business Accounting Technician program offers a combination of general office administration skills, accounting skills, and technology with which to help prepare you for opportunities in administrative or financial positions. A very strong aptitude for math is required for this course. The aim of this program is to provide students with a combination of computer and office administration skills and a practical foundation in accounting and computerized accounting systems. Students are prepared to enter the employment market upon graduation after a practicum that gives them on-the job experience.

Healthcare, Wellness, Pharma Programs

• Health Care Aide Government Of Alberta Provincial Curriculum
  Health Care Aides provide personal assistance and support services for people who require short and long-term care. CDI College can train you on how to work with clients who have complex medical needs such as chronic medical conditions, physical or cognitive disabilities, functional deficits that interfere with day-to-day activities, and end-of-life care. In the 27-week program, you'll learn how to interact directly with the client, providing them with physical assistance as well as the emotional and psychological support to help them get through the difficult time. Your courses will cover essential topics including communication skills, the human body and development, medication assistance, personal care, and more. To solidify your new knowledge, you'll also complete valuable clinical placements before you graduate.
• Massage Therapy 2400
  Start a career helping others with hands-on training in CDI College's Massage Therapy 2400 diploma program. Use your hands to heal while this full-time, 96-week intensive massage therapy program prepares you to become a valued, well-paid member of the healthcare community.

  Massage Therapy Diploma Program

  In the program, you will learn from experienced instructors with years of experience as massage therapists. In your courses, you'll begin developing fundamental massage skills, including hydrotherapy, palpation, remedial exercise, and patient assessment. You'll also get to explore different types of massage treatments, and pick up an understanding of medical topics including anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and pathology. Additionally, you'll receive a strong background in professional topics, such as industry ethics and professional communications.

  Massage Training in Calgary & Edmonton

  The Massage Therapy 2400 diploma program is offered at CDI College campuses in both Calgary and Edmonton, so you can train closer to home. Under the supervision of a registered massage therapist, put your new found knowledge to practice through a clinical internship and an outreach program, which will help you obtain valuable work experience via externships needed to excel as a massage therapist. Upon graduation, you'll be ready to find work in various locations such as private clinics, medical and rehabilitation centres, hospitals, spas, cruise ships, and fitness facilities, or become a self-employed massage therapists. If a career making others feel better appeals to you, apply today for the Massage Therapy 2400 diploma program at CDI College.
• Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant
  Rehabilitation Therapy Assistants, or RTAs, work alongside physiotherapists and occupational therapists to help clients rehabilitate their injuries. RTAs can be found in hospitals, physiotherapy clinics, long-term care facilities and rehabilitation centres. RTAs need to be cognizant of the best practices in occupational and physiotherapy practices, as well as emerging trends in the healthcare system, and the latest advances in theory and technology in the field. Getting relevant post-secondary training to be an RTA is vital, and the best place to get trained is the Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant diploma program at CDI College.

  Become a Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant

  As part of your training to become an RTA, you will become familiar with important facets of human anatomy and movement, physiology, human development, therapeutic recreation, gerontology, and more. In the Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant program at CDI College, you'll also gain a solid understanding of the process of rehabilitation and how to assist people with physical disabilities, mental health difficulties, neurological conditions, and paediatrics.

  Hands-on Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant Training

  Before graduating from the program, you'll get a chance to test out your new skills in a 500-hour clinical practicum placement, ensuring you'll be job-ready and prepared to move into your new career as a RTA immediately.
• Dental Assisting
  CDI College's Dental Assisting diploma program prepares students to compete for great jobs in the dental industry. The program covers all elements of dental care, pharmacology, oral pathology, and dental radiography. Students learn how to prepare patients for treatment, assist dentists during treatment, process radiographs, perform infection control procedures, maintain patient records, and handle other general administrative duties. Students study environmental health and safety and oral facial science, along with other core dentistry subjects. CDI College's Dental Assisting program is the only private Dental Assisting program in BC that is accredited by the Commission of Dental Accreditation of Canada (CDAC). The program provides both comprehensive and intensive education and training leading to a career as a Certified Dental Assistant. Students are exposed to activities that utilize the advances in the practice of dentistry. Graduates of this program are eligible to become a candidate for the National Dental Assisting Board Examination (NDAEB), which is a mandatory component for licensure and registration with the College of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia. Historically, graduates of the Dental Assisting Program received between 97%-100% passing rate in the NDAEB since its implementation in 2007. Note: The Burnaby, Surrey, and Victoria campuses have received full accreditation.

  Admission Requirements

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

  *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.

Human & Social Services, CSW Programs

• Child And Youth Services Worker

  Working with at-risk youth is a challenging, but rewarding career path which involves collaborating with other mental health and community service workers to help society's most vulnerable young people thrive. If you're looking to make a difference in the lives of youth, CDI College's Child and Youth Services Worker diploma program is for you.

  Hands-on Services Worker Training

  Child and Youth Services Workers are indispensable in Alberta's healthcare system. In a given day, you will be working under the supervision of counsellors, dealing with many different issues affecting children and youth.

  The Child and Youth Services worker program gives you hands-on, job-ready training helping at-risk youth with family concerns, legal issues, access and success in education, physical and mental health, and addictions.

  Top Community Worker and Child and Youth Services Training

  Split into two parts, the Child and Youth Services Worker program first focuses on the community services worker part of your diploma, with courses in social service work, professional communication, working with families, diversity and social justice, as well as the fundamentals of poverty, addiction, and mental health.

  The second part of the program focuses on child and youth services, and includes training in child development, including trauma, grief and loss, advocacy and empowerment of youth, the youth and social welfare systems in Canada, interviewing techniques, youth justice issues, and youth diversity.

  Additionally, you'll take part in a 100-hour practicum placement, where you'll get the opportunity to test your skills in the field under the supervision of experienced child and youth services workers.

  External Certifications in:

  • First Aid/CPR,
  • Level 1 ASIST Suicide Intervention & Prevention
  • Level 1 Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NCI).

Legal, Policing Programs

• Legal Administration
  Careers in the legal profession are high-status and rewarding. The Legal Administration is suitable for those without secretarial training who are looking for an exciting career in the legal field. Legal Administrative Assistants, also known as legal secretaries, are among the highest-paid employees in the office administration field. This program is very intensive and covers many aspects of the legal profession. As a legal administrative assistant, the graduate is an indispensable member of the law office team and this program provides all the training necessary to be successful in this role. Legal subject areas include understanding the Canadian legal system, the court structure, legal rights, procedures and practices in a modern legal office, wills and estates, real estate and conveyancing, corporate and commercial law, civil litigation, family law, and criminal law and evidence. This program prepares graduates to work in small or large law firms or in legal departments of law corporations.
• Legal Assistant
  The legal profession has ample employment opportunities and provides a challenging and fascinating workplace. CDI College's Legal Assistant program introduces you to the core clerical skills, legal terminology, legal concepts, and documents you will need to thrive in the legal industry.

  Hands-on Legal Assistant Courses in Calgary or Edmonton

  The legal assistant courses at CDI College will cover a range of topics including how to make templates of court forms and important legal computer applications. The Legal Assistant diploma program combines lectures, discussion, quizzes, assignments, exams, and practical work experience to prepare you for a fast-paced career in the legal field. You will learn alternative dispute resolutions, courts, tribunals, the litigation process, employment law, and legal research and writing. You will also learn interpersonal skills and professionalism to give you the edge over your competition.

  Legal Assistant Diploma Program

  Get the hands-on training you need for your new legal career by testing your skills in a practicum placement. Both hands-on activities in the classroom and on-the-job practice will provide insight into how law firms, and legal departments in government or large corporations work. Graduate with real experience and hit the ground running from day one. Legal assistants love research, are detail-oriented, and are sticklers for deadlines. Also, with legal training from CDI College and a few years in the field after graduation, you may be ready to pursue a career as a Paralegal. If you want a fast track into a legal career, start by filling out the form to your right.
• Immigration Consultant
  CDI College's Immigration Consultant program prepares students to pursue a career as a Canadian immigration practitioner, a legal profession in high demand across Canada. The objective of the program is to give the student training in all mandatory areas of immigration consulting practice. Both the theoretical knowledge and the practical skills are taught, perfected and evaluated. In completing the program, students are provided a foundation allowing them to begin a successful career working in a legal firm as well as to start their own immigration consulting practice. This program is accredited by the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC) which is Canada’s governing body for regulating this profession. The successful graduate will officially have met the necessary academic requirements to apply for and write the ICCRC’s entry-to-practice Full Skills Exam (FSE). After successfully passing the FSE, graduates will be able to apply for ICCRC membership and become Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCICs) with a license to practice anywhere in Canada.

  Admission Requirements

  Students must meet all of the pre-requisites listed below, meet their financial obligations with the college, and acknowledge their understanding of the college’s policies and procedures provided in the student handbook, prior to starting classes.

  • Successful completion of at least two (2) years of postsecondary education; or A minimum of two (2) years of related work experience or equivalent (e.g. law practice or services related to citizenship, immigrants, refugees, or other international persons); or combination of the two; and
  • Satisfactory language test score of CDI College's English Language Assessment
  • High school graduation or equivalent, or mature student status (19 years or older when classes start).

  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

• Cybersecurity Specialist
  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. The 76-week 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'll 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'll be ready to use your cyber security skills working for organizations of all sizes. This program has been approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training.
• Mobile Application Development
  Start training in CDI College's Mobile Application Development diploma program and in less than a year, you'll have the skills to start a new career creating and developing apps for computers and online environments. In the program, you'll learn the keys of application development from a team of experienced instructors with years of experience in the field. Classes are kept small to ensure you receive focused, helpful feedback and individual attention to develop your skills quicker.  

  Training in C#, ASP.net & Java

    An important part of your hands-on training is learning and applying the many programming languages needed to become a successful app developer for both desktop and mobile platforms. In the Mobile Application Development program, you'll learn several programming languages, including - but not limited to - C#, Java, ASP.net, JavaScript, Python, Android, and iOS development with Swift, giving you a mastery of the specific syntax and coding requirements to translate design into functional applications. You'll also learn about object-oriented programming, database programming concepts, and the fundamentals of web development, which focuses heavily on HTML5 and CSS. If you're looking to start a career in the technology sector, the Mobile Application Development diploma program at CDI College offers the training you need for the career you want. This program has been approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training.
• Network Systems Administrator
  The Network Systems Administrator program focuses on preparing students to manage and maintain computers and network installations. Students will develop technical skills in network installation, maintenance, and management, as well as implementation and operation of computer services. In addition to developing a solid foundation in Information Technology skills, you will participate in a work placement program. The program also prepares students to write certification exams for Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) A+, Net+, Security+, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS), and Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP).

  Graduates of the program will leave with the skills to plan, implement, administer, and maintain a computer network and foster computer user support skills required to meet employers' needs in these areas.

  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.
• Web And Mobile Application Development
  CDI College's Web and Mobile Application Development diploma program has the focused, relevant training you need to launch a new career in app development. As your skills grow and you improve your grasp on the language-specific syntax and coding requirements to translate logical program design, you'll be able to create fully-functional applications for computers, the web, or mobile devices.  

  Application Development Training

    In the program, you'll gain a solid understanding of what goes into building the next killer app, including foundational training in logic, program flow, programming constrcuts, and problem solving processes, before moving into the specific programming languages used in application development. A significant part of the program involves learning and mastering the various programming languages used by app developers, including: C#, Java, ASP.net, JavaScript, JQuery, PHP/MySQL, HTML5, CSS, Linux, Python, Android, and Swift, just to name a few. Start training for the career you want. Get the skills you need in the Web and Mobile Application Development diploma program at CDI College. This program has been approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training.
• Web Development
  CDI College's Web Development diploma program has the right training to help you start your career designing and developing web applications. Learning from professional instructors who have years of experience in programming and app development, you'll grow your skills quickly in small, focused classes, with plenty of time set aside for one-on-one feedback.  

  Training in HTML5, Java & JavaScript

    A major part of becoming a successful web developer is mastering the many programming languages and software used in the field. Hands-on technical training in both traditional programming and object-oriented methodologies is the key to growing your skills. In the Web Development diploma program, you'll gain an understanding of the fundamentals of web development, including training in HTML5, CSS, Dreamweaver, JavaScript, PHP and MySQL, JQuery, Python, and more. You'll also get thorough training in advanced web technologies, with emphasis placed on integrating Node.js, MongoDB, and Angular Web Development into fully-functional web applications, and an introduction to building apps with AWS, the leading cloud computing platform. Get the skills you need for the career you want. Start training in the Web Development diploma program at CDI College today. This program has been approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training.