CDI College of Business, Technology & Healthcare

Business, Accounting, Marketing Programs

• 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.

• 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.

• Human Resources And Payroll Coordinator
  Hybrid

  Program Overview

  The Human Resources and Payroll Coordinator program at CDI College, delivered at three Alberta campuses and through online study, prepares students for coordinated responsibility across human resources and payroll functions. The curriculum integrates HR foundations with applied payroll and bookkeeping practice, and incorporates practicum placements providing documented workplace experience prior to graduation.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop human resources competencies encompassing recruitment, compensation practice, and the application of employment legislation.
  • Students acquire bookkeeping and payroll proficiency through applied training in Sage 50.
  • Students attain the coordination, communication, and administrative capabilities linking human resources decisions to accurate payroll execution, consolidated through practicum placement.

  Career Pathways

  Entry-level roles: Graduates qualify for positions including Human Resources Coordinator, Payroll Coordinator, and HR Administrator within corporations, agencies, and public organizations.

  Advancement opportunities: Experienced coordinators may progress toward HR generalist, payroll administration leadership, or people-operations management roles.

  Industry demand: Alberta organizations increasingly consolidate human resources and payroll responsibilities, prioritizing candidates trained across both functions.

  * 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.

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.

• Dental Assisting
  On Campus

  Program Overview

  The Dental Assisting program at CDI College, offered at the Calgary North and Edmonton City Centre campuses, prepares students for clinical chairside practice within Alberta dental offices. The curriculum integrates dental sciences with supervised clinical technique and concludes with structured preparation for the National Dental Assisting Examining Board (NDAEB) examination, the recognized national certification standard.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop chairside assisting proficiency encompassing instrument management, patient preparation, and procedural support to practicing dentists.
  • Students acquire clinical competencies in dental radiography and infection control consistent with current professional standards.
  • Students attain the dental science knowledge, terminology, and patient communication capability required for certification-track clinical employment.

  Career Pathways

  Entry-level roles: Graduates qualify for Dental Assistant positions within general practices, specialty clinics, and community dental programs.

  Advancement opportunities: Certified assistants may progress toward expanded clinical duties, treatment coordination, or practice administration roles.

  Industry demand: Population growth in Calgary and Edmonton sustains continuous hiring demand for certified dental assistants across the province’s expanding network of dental practices.

  * 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.

• Pharmacy Assistant
  Hybrid

  Program Overview

  The Pharmacy Assistant program at CDI College, delivered at the Calgary City Centre, Edmonton City Centre, and Red Deer campuses and through online study, prepares students for support roles in prescription dispensing and pharmacy operations. The curriculum concludes with a capstone project aligned to authentic pharmacy working environments. CDI College Alberta programs are licensed under the province’s Private Vocational Training Act.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop proficiency in filling prescription orders and maintaining drug and prescriber information within pharmacy computer systems.
  • Students acquire pharmaceutical terminology together with the mathematics and measurement knowledge underpinning dispensing accuracy.
  • Students attain customer communication and clerical capabilities, consolidated through a capstone project replicating typical pharmacy tasks and situations.

  Career Pathways

  Entry-level roles: Graduates qualify for Pharmacy Assistant positions within community pharmacies, grocery and chain drugstores, and hospital pharmacy departments.

  Advancement opportunities: Experienced assistants may progress toward senior dispensary support roles or pursue pharmacy technician pathways.

  Industry demand: Population growth across Calgary, Edmonton, and central Alberta sustains rising prescription volumes and continuous recruitment of trained pharmacy support personnel.

  * 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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Web Development
  On Campus

  Program Overview

  The Web Development diploma program at CDI College’s Calgary North, Edmonton City Centre, and Edmonton West campuses prepares students for development employment over 48 weeks of instruction, concluding with a six-week, 180-hour practicum in an operating development environment. CDI College Alberta programs are licensed under the province’s Private Vocational Training Act.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop proficiency in HTML5 and CSS for the structure and responsive styling of contemporary websites across devices.
  • Students acquire dynamic development capability in JavaScript and jQuery, encompassing interactivity, validation, and responsive behaviour.
  • Students attain full-stack fundamentals connecting client interfaces with server-side logic, consolidated through 180 hours of supervised practicum programming.

  Career Pathways

  Entry-level roles: Graduates qualify for positions including Junior Web Developer, Front-End Developer, and Web Programmer within technology firms and corporate development teams.

  Advancement opportunities: Practicum-experienced developers may progress toward full-stack roles, application development, or technical specialization.

  Industry demand: Alberta’s web design and development occupations are projected for above-average growth, sustaining recruitment across Calgary and Edmonton’s technology and corporate 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.

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.

• Child And Youth Services Worker
  Hybrid

  Program Overview

  The Child and Youth Services Worker program at CDI College, delivered at three Alberta campuses and through online study, provides job-ready training in supporting youth across family concerns, education, physical and mental health, and addictions. The curriculum incorporates a 100-hour supervised practicum and three bundled external certifications delivered by certified trainers.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop foundational knowledge of child development, including the effects of trauma, grief, and loss on children and youth.
  • Students acquire competencies in advocacy and youth empowerment, interviewing techniques, youth justice issues, and Canada’s youth and social welfare systems.
  • Students attain three external certifications—Level 1 First Aid/CPR, ASIST Suicide Intervention Level 1, and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Level 1—consolidated through the 100-hour supervised practicum.

  Career Pathways

  Entry-level roles: Graduates qualify for positions including Child and Youth Worker, Youth Support Worker, and Family Services Assistant within youth agencies, group homes, and community services.

  Advancement opportunities: Experienced workers may progress toward youth program coordination, specialized support roles, or further human services study.

  Industry demand: Alberta youth services employers commonly require the certifications this program bundles, positioning graduates to meet posting requirements at the point of application.

  * 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.

• Immigration Assistant
  Hybrid

  Program Overview

  The Immigration Assistant program at CDI College, delivered at the Calgary North and Edmonton City Centre campuses and through online study, teaches the Canadian immigration application processes and prepares students for legal assistant careers within immigration-focused firms. The curriculum pairs theoretical knowledge with hands-on legal administrative training. CDI College Alberta programs are licensed under the province’s Private Vocational Training Act.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop comprehensive knowledge of Canadian immigration application processes across their procedural stages.
  • Students acquire legal research proficiency with emphasis on immigration statutes, regulations, and case law, together with legal writing and presentation capabilities.
  • Students attain hands-on legal administrative competencies framed by the ethics and professional conduct standards of the Canadian legal environment.

  Career Pathways

  Entry-level roles: Graduates qualify for positions including Immigration Assistant and Legal Assistant within immigration practices, law firms, and consulting offices.

  Advancement opportunities: Experienced assistants may progress toward senior file management or pursue regulated consultant pathways through continued study.

  Industry demand: Newcomer-driven population growth across Alberta sustains continuous processing volumes within the province’s immigration legal and consulting sector.

  * 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.

Education, Teaching Programs

• Early Learning And Child Care Certificate
  On Campus

  Program Overview

  The Early Learning and Child Care Certificate program prepares students to meet Alberta’s Level 2 Early Childhood Educator certification requirements over 40 weeks of study. The curriculum addresses child growth and development, language development, program planning, and behaviour guidance, combined with a field placement component in a licensed childcare setting. The program is designed for students seeking to enter the childcare workforce within a year.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop foundational knowledge of child growth and development, from infancy through late childhood.
  • Students acquire skills in language development, program planning, and play-based learning philosophies.
  • Students attain health, safety, nutrition, and behaviour guidance competencies, reinforced through a supervised field placement.

  Career Pathways

  Entry-level roles: Graduates are prepared for positions as early learning and care educators, ratio enhancement staff, and educational assistants.

  Advancement opportunities: With Level 2 certification, graduates may pursue further training toward Level 3 certification and diploma-level roles.

  Industry demand: Alberta’s licensed childcare sector continues to report strong demand for certified early childhood educators.

  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.

• Early Learning And Child Care Diploma
  On Campus

  Program Overview

  The Early Learning and Child Care Diploma program prepares students for advanced roles in early childhood education over 77 weeks of study, building on certificate-level fundamentals with coursework in inclusion, emergent curriculum, and professional ethics. The program is designed to meet the requirements for Alberta’s Level 3 Early Childhood Educator certification and includes two supervised field placements totalling several hundred hours of hands-on experience.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop advanced knowledge of child development theory, inclusive practice, and constructivist teaching approaches.
  • Students acquire skills in emergent curriculum design, active play programming, and creative expression in early learning environments.
  • Students attain professional competencies in ethics, family diversity, and collaborative practice, reinforced through two supervised field placements.

  Career Pathways

  Entry-level roles: Graduates are prepared for positions as early learning and care educators, classroom facilitators, and educational assistants.

  Advancement opportunities: With Level 3 certification, graduates are positioned for supervisory and leadership roles within licensed childcare and education settings.

  Industry demand: Alberta’s early learning sector continues to seek diploma-level educators for more senior classroom and leadership positions.

  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.