CDI College of Business, Technology & Healthcare

Business, Accounting, Marketing Programs

• Business Administrative Professional
  On Campus

  Program Overview

  The Business Administrative Professional diploma program prepares students for skilled office administration roles over 27 weeks of full-time study. The curriculum addresses general office administration, management fundamentals, and operational skills required in modern, technology-driven offices. The program concludes with a capstone project in which students apply classroom learning to practical situations typical of a business environment.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop proficiency in general office administration and office automation software.
  • Students acquire management and operational skills needed to run day-to-day office functions.
  • Students attain interpersonal communication and conflict-management skills through a capstone project modelled on real workplace situations.

  Career Pathways

  Entry-level roles: Graduates are prepared for positions as office administrators, administrative assistants, and operations support staff.

  Advancement opportunities: With experience, graduates may progress into office management or operations coordinator roles.

  Industry demand: Organizations continue to rely on skilled administrative professionals as office technology and workflows evolve.

  CDI College Alberta programs are licensed under the province’s Private Vocational Training Act.

  * All student funding, whether made available privately or through various government branches, is only approved to those who qualify, by the original source of funding. There are many criteria that each candidate must meet to be approved. Schools can only inform you of what may be available.

• Medical Office Administration
  Hybrid

  Program Overview

  The Medical Office Administration diploma program at CDI College, delivered at seven Alberta campuses and through online study, prepares students for administrative employment across hospitals, private medical practices, and clinics. The curriculum combines general office technology with medically specific instruction and concludes with a medical administration practicum. CDI College Alberta programs are licensed under the province’s Private Vocational Training Act.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop medical terminology, pronunciation, and healthcare communication competencies for professional interaction with patients and providers.
  • Students acquire medical transcription proficiency together with general office technology capabilities including word processing, spreadsheets, keyboarding, and proofreading.
  • Students attain command of medical office procedures—scheduling, filing, and telecommunications—consolidated through supervised practicum experience.

  Career Pathways

  Entry-level roles: Graduates qualify for positions including Medical Office Administrator, Medical Receptionist, and Clinic Administrative Assistant within Alberta healthcare facilities.

  Advancement opportunities: Experienced administrators may progress toward senior clinic administration, office coordination, or healthcare records management roles.

  Industry demand: Alberta’s healthcare system maintains continuous administrative recruitment across urban and regional centres, sustained by population growth and expanding clinical services.

  * All student funding, whether made available privately or through various government branches, is only approved to those who qualify, by the original source of funding. There are many criteria that each candidate must meet to be approved. Schools can only inform you of what may be available.

• Accounting And Payroll Administration
  Hybrid

  Program Overview

  The Accounting and Payroll Administration program at CDI College, delivered at five Alberta campuses and through online study, provides comprehensive preparation in bookkeeping, computerized accounting systems, payroll, and general office administration. The curriculum emphasizes practical proficiency in journal entries, account adjustments, and financial statement analysis. Graduates complete the program prepared for immediate employment in accounting support and payroll functions across Alberta organizations.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop foundational bookkeeping competencies encompassing journal entries, account adjustments, and the analysis of financial statements.
  • Students acquire applied proficiency in Sage 50 computerized accounting, including payroll and inventory configuration, budget setup, and account reconciliation.
  • Students attain the payroll processing, office administration, and professional communication capabilities required in contemporary business environments.

  Career Pathways

  Entry-level roles: Graduates qualify for positions including Accounting Assistant, Payroll Clerk, Bookkeeper, and Office Administrator within businesses and accounting firms.

  Advancement opportunities: Experienced practitioners may progress toward senior bookkeeping, payroll administration, or accounting technician roles.

  Industry demand: Accounting and payroll functions are continuous obligations for every Alberta organization, sustaining stable demand for trained administrative professionals across all sectors.

  * All student funding, whether made available privately or through various government branches, is only approved to those who qualify, by the original source of funding. There are many criteria that each candidate must meet to be approved. Schools can only inform you of what may be available.

• Business Accounting Technician
  On Campus

  Program Overview

  The Business Accounting Technician diploma program prepares students for administrative support roles within accounting departments over approximately seven months of full-time study. Instruction covers manual and computerized accounting systems, office administration, and financial reporting, delivered through a combination of lecture and hands-on practice. The program concludes with a practicum placement that provides applied, on-the-job experience.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop proficiency in manual and computerized accounting, including Sage 50 and QuickBooks software.
  • Students acquire general office administration and clerical competencies specific to accounting environments.
  • Students attain the practical experience needed to produce and distribute routine and ad hoc financial reports.

  Career Pathways

  Entry-level roles: Graduates are prepared for positions as accounting clerks, bookkeepers, accounts payable and receivable clerks, and accounting administrative assistants.

  Advancement opportunities: With experience, graduates may advance into senior bookkeeping or accounting technician roles across a range of industries.

  Industry demand: Accounting support skills remain in consistent demand as virtually every organization requires accurate financial record-keeping.

  CDI College Alberta programs are licensed under the province’s Private Vocational Training Act.

  * All student funding, whether made available privately or through various government branches, is only approved to those who qualify, by the original source of funding. There are many criteria that each candidate must meet to be approved. Schools can only inform you of what may be available.

• Business And Digital Marketing Management
  Hybrid

  Program Overview

  The Business and Digital Marketing Management diploma program at CDI College, delivered at five Alberta campuses and through online study, provides comprehensive training in contemporary digital marketing practice grounded in business management fundamentals. The curriculum reflects the sector’s transition from traditional to digital channels. CDI College Alberta programs are licensed under the province’s Private Vocational Training Act.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop social media marketing and content strategy capabilities for audience development and conversion.
  • Students acquire proficiency in PPC advertising, encompassing the planning, execution, and optimization of paid campaigns.
  • Students attain data analytics competencies for performance measurement, integrated with the business management foundations of marketing leadership.

  Career Pathways

  Entry-level roles: Graduates qualify for positions including Digital Marketing Coordinator, Social Media Coordinator, and Marketing Assistant.

  Advancement opportunities: Experienced practitioners may progress toward digital marketing management, paid media specialization, or marketing analytics roles.

  Industry demand: Alberta organizations continue reallocating marketing expenditure toward digital channels, prioritizing candidates who combine paid advertising proficiency with analytical capability.

  * All student funding, whether made available privately or through various government branches, is only approved to those who qualify, by the original source of funding. There are many criteria that each candidate must meet to be approved. Schools can only inform you of what may be available.

• Logistics & Supply Chain Management
  Hybrid

  Program Overview

  The Logistics and Supply Chain Management diploma program at CDI College, delivered at four Alberta campuses and through online study, prepares students to manage the movement of goods and services from suppliers to consumers. The curriculum concludes with a supervised 16-week field placement within an operating supply chain environment, including formal employer evaluation. CDI College Alberta programs are licensed under the province’s Private Vocational Training Act.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop comprehensive knowledge of procurement, storage, transportation, and distribution as integrated supply chain functions.
  • Students acquire applied understanding of packaging and equipment, including uses, legal requirements, and commercial trade-offs in the protection and conveyance of goods.
  • Students attain substantial documented workplace capability through the 16-week supervised field placement, entering the labour market with an employer-evaluated work record.

  Career Pathways

  Entry-level roles: Graduates qualify for positions including Logistics Coordinator, Warehouse and Distribution Assistant, and Purchasing Clerk.

  Advancement opportunities: Field-experienced graduates may progress toward supply chain analysis, procurement, or distribution supervision roles.

  Industry demand: Alberta’s energy supply networks, retail distribution, and transportation corridors sustain continuous recruitment of logistics personnel across the province.

  * All student funding, whether made available privately or through various government branches, is only approved to those who qualify, by the original source of funding. There are many criteria that each candidate must meet to be approved. Schools can only inform you of what may be available.

• Social Media And Web Marketing
  Hybrid

  Program Overview

  The Social Media and Web Marketing diploma program at CDI College, delivered at the Calgary North, Calgary South, and Red Deer campuses and through online study, provides comprehensive digital marketing training focused on major platforms, content strategy, and social media analytics. Applied learning is consolidated through a practicum in a business or marketing environment or a capstone project. CDI College Alberta programs are licensed under the province’s Private Vocational Training Act.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop digital marketing proficiency across Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, and LinkedIn with applied content strategy.
  • Students acquire social media analytics, statistics, and strategic planning competencies for evidence-based campaign management.
  • Students attain traditional marketing, business writing, and digital strategy capabilities, consolidated through practicum or capstone applied experience.

  Career Pathways

  Entry-level roles: Graduates qualify for positions including Social Media Marketer, Digital Marketing Specialist, and Content Strategist.

  Advancement opportunities: Experienced practitioners may progress toward digital marketing management, brand strategy, or content leadership roles.

  Industry demand: Alberta organizations across energy, retail, and services sectors are expanding digital marketing functions, sustaining demand for strategically trained social media professionals.

  * All student funding, whether made available privately or through various government branches, is only approved to those who qualify, by the original source of funding. There are many criteria that each candidate must meet to be approved. Schools can only inform you of what may be available.

Healthcare, Wellness, Pharma Programs

• Medical Office Administration
  Hybrid

  Program Overview

  The Medical Office Administration diploma program at CDI College, delivered at seven Alberta campuses and through online study, prepares students for administrative employment across hospitals, private medical practices, and clinics. The curriculum combines general office technology with medically specific instruction and concludes with a medical administration practicum. CDI College Alberta programs are licensed under the province’s Private Vocational Training Act.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop medical terminology, pronunciation, and healthcare communication competencies for professional interaction with patients and providers.
  • Students acquire medical transcription proficiency together with general office technology capabilities including word processing, spreadsheets, keyboarding, and proofreading.
  • Students attain command of medical office procedures—scheduling, filing, and telecommunications—consolidated through supervised practicum experience.

  Career Pathways

  Entry-level roles: Graduates qualify for positions including Medical Office Administrator, Medical Receptionist, and Clinic Administrative Assistant within Alberta healthcare facilities.

  Advancement opportunities: Experienced administrators may progress toward senior clinic administration, office coordination, or healthcare records management roles.

  Industry demand: Alberta’s healthcare system maintains continuous administrative recruitment across urban and regional centres, sustained by population growth and expanding clinical services.

  * All student funding, whether made available privately or through various government branches, is only approved to those who qualify, by the original source of funding. There are many criteria that each candidate must meet to be approved. Schools can only inform you of what may be available.

Technology, Networking Programs

• Network Systems Management
  On Campus

  Program Overview

  The Network Systems Management diploma program at CDI College’s Calgary South and Edmonton South campuses prepares students for management-track network careers through comprehensive training in the design, implementation, management, and maintenance of computer and network installations. The curriculum incorporates structured preparation for Microsoft, CompTIA, and Cisco certification examinations. CDI College Alberta programs are licensed under the province’s Private Vocational Training Act.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop proficiency in the complete network lifecycle, encompassing design, implementation, management, and maintenance.
  • Students acquire advanced procedures for installing, configuring, and upgrading physical and logical network elements together with network security measure establishment.
  • Students attain structured preparation for Microsoft, CompTIA, and Cisco industry certification examinations.

  Career Pathways

  Entry-level roles: Graduates qualify for positions including Network Systems Manager, Network Administrator, and IT Infrastructure Analyst.

  Advancement opportunities: Certified practitioners may progress toward senior network management, infrastructure architecture, or IT leadership roles.

  Industry demand: Alberta’s enterprise and energy sectors require network professionals capable of managing full infrastructure lifecycles, with certification attainment functioning as the primary hiring benchmark.

  * All student funding, whether made available privately or through various government branches, is only approved to those who qualify, by the original source of funding. There are many criteria that each candidate must meet to be approved. Schools can only inform you of what may be available.

• Cybersecurity Technician
  Hybrid

  Program Overview

  The Cybersecurity Technician diploma program at CDI College is offered at campuses across British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, and Manitoba, with online delivery options. The curriculum provides comprehensive knowledge of network and computer security management, cybersecurity techniques, and digital forensics, with preparation for CompTIA A+, Net+, Security+, CySA+, PenTest+, Cisco CCNA, and Microsoft MCSE. BC campus delivery includes a 210-hour practicum.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop proficiency in the management and security of networks and computers against contemporary threats.
  • Students acquire applied capability in cybersecurity techniques and digital forensics for threat detection, response, and investigation.
  • Students attain preparation for seven industry certification examinations: CompTIA A+, Net+, Security+, CySA+, PenTest+, Cisco CCNA, and Microsoft MCSE.

  Career Pathways

  Entry-level roles: Graduates qualify for positions including Cybersecurity Technician, IT Security Technician, and Security Operations Support.

  Advancement opportunities: Certified practitioners may progress toward security analysis, penetration testing, or security operations leadership.

  Industry demand: Cybersecurity recruitment demand grows consistently across all Canadian provinces, with certification attainment the primary hiring benchmark in a persistently understaffed field.

  * All student funding, whether made available privately or through various government branches, is only approved to those who qualify, by the original source of funding. There are many criteria that each candidate must meet to be approved. Schools can only inform you of what may be available.

• Network Systems Engineer With Internship
  Hybrid

  Program Overview

  The Network Systems Engineer with Internship diploma program at CDI College, available across British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, and Manitoba campuses with online options, extends the Network Systems Engineer curriculum with a formal internship component. The program trains students in network maintenance, security, and troubleshooting, with preparation for CompTIA A+, Security+, Net+, and Cisco CCNA, and concludes with supervised on-the-job engineering experience.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop the capability to install, test, evaluate, and troubleshoot networks encompassing LANs, WANs, Linux, and Cisco devices.
  • Students acquire Windows Server, active directory, server virtualization, and SharePoint administration proficiency with structured certification preparation.
  • Students attain documented workplace capability through the internship component, entering the labour market with verified on-the-job network engineering experience.

  Career Pathways

  Entry-level roles: Graduates qualify for positions including Network Systems Engineer, IT Infrastructure Analyst, and Systems Network Specialist.

  Advancement opportunities: Internship-experienced graduates may progress toward senior engineering, network architecture, or infrastructure leadership roles.

  Industry demand: Network engineering demand across Canadian provinces sustains consistent recruitment, with internship experience serving as a material differentiator against candidates presenting coursework alone.

  * All student funding, whether made available privately or through various government branches, is only approved to those who qualify, by the original source of funding. There are many criteria that each candidate must meet to be approved. Schools can only inform you of what may be available.

• Computer Support Technician
  On Campus

  Program Overview

  The Computer Support Technician diploma program at CDI College, delivered at four Alberta campuses, prepares students to manage and maintain computers, connected software, and hardware within organizational environments. The curriculum encompasses Windows Client OS configuration, server installation and management, and hardware and software troubleshooting. CDI College Alberta programs are licensed under the province’s Private Vocational Training Act.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop proficiency in Windows Client Operating System configuration and user environment management.
  • Students acquire the capability to install and manage servers in business settings.
  • Students attain hardware and software troubleshooting competencies aligned to industry certification requirements and reviewed by IT professionals.

  Career Pathways

  Entry-level roles: Graduates qualify for positions including Computer Support Technician, IT Help Desk Specialist, and Desktop Support Analyst.

  Advancement opportunities: Experienced technicians may progress toward network administration, systems support specialization, or IT team leadership.

  Industry demand: Operational dependence on computer systems across Alberta’s corporate and public sectors sustains continuous support technician recruitment in Calgary and Edmonton.

  * All student funding, whether made available privately or through various government branches, is only approved to those who qualify, by the original source of funding. There are many criteria that each candidate must meet to be approved. Schools can only inform you of what may be available.

• Cybersecurity Specialist
  Hybrid

  Program Overview

  The Cybersecurity Specialist diploma program at CDI College, delivered at six Alberta campuses and through online study, prepares students to secure networked computer systems and their users. The curriculum encompasses network and computer security management, cybersecurity techniques, and digital forensics, with primary emphasis on preparation for industry certification examinations. CDI College Alberta programs are licensed under the province’s Private Vocational Training Act.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop proficiency in the management and security of networks and computer systems against contemporary threats.
  • Students acquire applied capability in cybersecurity techniques and digital forensics for threat detection and investigation.
  • Students attain structured preparation for industry certification examinations including CompTIA A+, Net+, Security+, CySA+, PenTest+, and Cisco CCNA, supported by hands-on laboratory work.

  Career Pathways

  Entry-level roles: Graduates qualify for positions including Cybersecurity Analyst, IT Security Technician, and Network Security Support.

  Advancement opportunities: Certified practitioners may progress toward security analysis, penetration testing, or security operations roles.

  Industry demand: Alberta’s energy and financial infrastructure sustains elevated security exposure, generating recruitment demand that consistently exceeds the certified talent supply.

  * All student funding, whether made available privately or through various government branches, is only approved to those who qualify, by the original source of funding. There are many criteria that each candidate must meet to be approved. Schools can only inform you of what may be available.

• Network Systems Administrator
  Hybrid

  Program Overview

  The Network Systems Administrator diploma program at CDI College, delivered at three Alberta campuses and through online study, provides comprehensive job-ready training for network administration careers. The curriculum encompasses network design, installation, maintenance, and management together with computer system operations, WANs, and wireless infrastructure. CDI College Alberta programs are licensed under the province’s Private Vocational Training Act.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop proficiency in network design, installation, maintenance, and management, including WAN and global wireless capabilities.
  • Students acquire Linux administration capability across on-premises and cloud server environments, encompassing security best practices, scripting, containerization, and automation aligned to CompTIA Linux+ objectives.
  • Students attain the user assistance and computer maintenance competencies foundational to organizational IT support.

  Career Pathways

  Entry-level roles: Graduates qualify for positions including Network Administrator, Systems Support Specialist, and IT Technician.

  Advancement opportunities: Experienced administrators may progress toward senior infrastructure administration, network engineering, or cloud operations roles.

  Industry demand: Alberta enterprises across the energy, municipal, and corporate sectors operate continuously staffed network infrastructure, sustaining reliable recruitment for trained administrators.

  * All student funding, whether made available privately or through various government branches, is only approved to those who qualify, by the original source of funding. There are many criteria that each candidate must meet to be approved. Schools can only inform you of what may be available.

• Web And Mobile Applications Development
  Hybrid

  Program Overview

  The Web and Mobile Applications Development diploma program at CDI College, delivered at six Alberta campuses and through online study, prepares students to develop fully functional applications across computer, web, and mobile environments. The curriculum begins with language-independent programming principles before progressing through a comprehensive language stack, encompassing both traditional and object-oriented methodologies. CDI College Alberta programs are licensed under the province’s Private Vocational Training Act.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop foundational programming competencies in logic, program flow, and problem-solving through language-independent instruction.
  • Students acquire proficiency across C#, Java, ASP.net, JavaScript, jQuery, PHP/MySQL, Python, Android, and Swift.
  • Students attain traditional and object-oriented programming capability, applied through the construction of functional computer, web, and mobile applications.

  Career Pathways

  Entry-level roles: Graduates qualify for positions including Junior Web Developer, Android Developer, iOS Developer, and Application Programmer.

  Advancement opportunities: Experienced developers may progress toward full-stack seniority, mobile specialization, or software architecture.

  Industry demand: Alberta’s web and developer occupational group is projected for above-average growth, with multi-platform graduates eligible for a broader range of available roles across the province.

  * All student funding, whether made available privately or through various government branches, is only approved to those who qualify, by the original source of funding. There are many criteria that each candidate must meet to be approved. Schools can only inform you of what may be available.

Human & Social Services, CSW Programs

• Addictions And Community Services Worker
  Hybrid

  Program Overview

  The Addictions and Community Services Worker program at CDI College, delivered at six Alberta campuses and through online study, prepares students to support clients experiencing alcohol and substance use challenges. The curriculum spans attitudes, knowledge, intervention, and resources, with skills illustrated through case studies, dramatizations, and role-play simulations, and applied within a clinical practicum. CDI College Alberta programs are licensed under the province’s Private Vocational Training Act.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop foundational knowledge of psychology, relapse prevention, and pharmacology as applied within addictions support practice.
  • Students acquire nonviolent crisis intervention capabilities together with intake, assessment, and treatment planning proficiency.
  • Students attain applied practice competencies through supervised clinical practicum experience within operating community services environments.

  Career Pathways

  Entry-level roles: Graduates qualify for positions including Addictions Support Worker, Community Support Worker, and Mental Health Assistant within rehabilitation centres, community organizations, and government services.

  Advancement opportunities: Experienced workers may progress toward case management, program coordination, or specialized addictions counselling pathways.

  Industry demand: Rising demand for addictions and mental health support sustains recruitment across Alberta’s rehabilitation, community health, non-profit, and government service sectors.

  * All student funding, whether made available privately or through various government branches, is only approved to those who qualify, by the original source of funding. There are many criteria that each candidate must meet to be approved. Schools can only inform you of what may be available.

Legal, Policing Programs

• Paralegal
  Hybrid

  Program Overview

  The Paralegal diploma program at CDI College, delivered at four Alberta campuses and through online study, prepares students for legal support careers under the supervision of licensed lawyers. The curriculum encompasses the research, drafting, and case-management functions essential to legal proceedings, applied through a practicum component in a legal environment. CDI College Alberta programs are licensed under the province’s Private Vocational Training Act.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop proficiency in drafting legal documents and conducting legal research in support of practising lawyers.
  • Students acquire case file organization and client communication capabilities to professional legal standards.
  • Students attain the administrative and procedural competencies of legal proceedings, consolidated through supervised practicum experience.

  Career Pathways

  Entry-level roles: Graduates qualify for positions including Paralegal, Legal Researcher, and Case Management Assistant within law firms, corporate legal departments, and government legal offices.

  Advancement opportunities: Experienced paralegals may progress toward senior paralegal, litigation support leadership, or law office management roles, with professional association membership supporting career development.

  Industry demand: Alberta’s legal sector depends on paralegal support for substantive file preparation, sustaining recruitment across Calgary and Edmonton’s firms and legal departments.

  * All student funding, whether made available privately or through various government branches, is only approved to those who qualify, by the original source of funding. There are many criteria that each candidate must meet to be approved. Schools can only inform you of what may be available.

Veterinary, Animal Services Programs

• Veterinary Health Care Assistant
  Hybrid

  Program Overview

  The Veterinary Health Care Assistant program at CDI College, delivered at the Calgary South campus and through online study in Alberta, prepares students over 43 weeks for clinical and administrative roles within veterinary care teams. The curriculum incorporates a six-week practicum placement and three bundled certifications. CDI College Alberta programs are licensed under the province’s Private Vocational Training Act.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop clinical knowledge spanning animal nursing, diagnostic imaging, veterinary dentistry, animal anatomy, and surgical preparation.
  • Students acquire animal handling, nutrition management, behavioural understanding, and welfare best-practice capabilities.
  • Students attain three certifications—Standard First Aid with CPR-C and AED, DOGSAFE® Canine First Aid, and WHMIS 2015—consolidated through the six-week supervised practicum.

  Career Pathways

  Entry-level roles: Graduates qualify for positions including Veterinary Assistant, Animal Care Attendant, and Clinic Support Staff.

  Advancement opportunities: Experienced assistants may progress toward senior clinical support or continued veterinary technology studies.

  Industry demand: Veterinary practices across the Calgary region maintain year-round recruitment, with certified, practicum-experienced candidates consistently prioritized.

  * All student funding, whether made available privately or through various government branches, is only approved to those who qualify, by the original source of funding. There are many criteria that each candidate must meet to be approved. Schools can only inform you of what may be available.