CDI College of Business, Technology & Healthcare

Business, Accounting, Marketing Programs

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Technology, Networking Programs

• 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 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.

• Mobile Applications Development
  On Campus

  Program Overview

  The Mobile Applications Development diploma program at CDI College’s Edmonton North campus prepares students for app development careers in less than one year. The curriculum spans multi-language programming, Android and iOS platform development, and culminates in a supervised practicum placement in an application development environment. CDI College Alberta programs are licensed under the province’s Private Vocational Training Act.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop programming capability across C#, Java, ASP.net, JavaScript, and Python.
  • Students acquire Android application development skills using the Android SDK, including best practices for robust, cross-device mobile applications.
  • Students attain iOS development proficiency using Swift and Xcode, consolidated through a supervised practicum in a professional app development setting.

  Career Pathways

  Entry-level roles: Graduates qualify for positions including Mobile App Developer, Junior Android Developer, and iOS Developer.

  Advancement opportunities: Experienced developers may progress toward senior mobile development, cross-platform specialization, or technical lead roles.

  Industry demand: Alberta’s growing technology sector and the universal demand for mobile-platform applications sustain consistent recruitment of dual-platform developers in Edmonton and 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 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.

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.

• Massage Therapist – 2400
  On Campus

  Program Overview

  The Massage Therapy 2400 diploma program prepares students for a career in therapeutic massage over 96 weeks of full-time, intensive study. The curriculum addresses massage techniques, hydrotherapy, palpation, and remedial exercise, combined with medical foundations in anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and pathology. The program incorporates professional ethics and communication training alongside a clinical internship, preparing graduates for practice in a range of healthcare and wellness settings.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop proficiency in massage techniques, hydrotherapy, palpation, and remedial exercise.
  • Students acquire a health and clinical sciences foundation in anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and pathology.
  • Students attain professional ethics and communication competencies, reinforced through a supervised clinical internship.

  Career Pathways

  Entry-level roles: Graduates are prepared for positions in private clinics, medical and rehabilitation centres, hospitals, spas, and fitness facilities.

  Advancement opportunities: With experience and professional certification, graduates may progress into specialized practice areas or self-employment.

  Industry demand: Demand for registered massage therapists continues to grow as massage therapy becomes more integrated into mainstream healthcare and wellness services.

  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.

• Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant
  On Campus

  Program Overview

  The Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant diploma program at CDI College’s Calgary North and Edmonton North campuses prepares students for supervised clinical support roles in partnership with physiotherapists and occupational therapists. The curriculum integrates health sciences with therapeutic technique and concludes with a supervised practicum in an operating care environment. CDI College Alberta programs are licensed under the province’s Private Vocational Training Act.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop foundational knowledge of body mechanics and systems, biochemistry, anatomy, and physiology.
  • Students acquire therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation technique capabilities spanning physical disabilities, psychiatry, and pediatrics.
  • Students attain client care competencies including record management and client communications, consolidated through supervised practicum experience.

  Career Pathways

  Entry-level roles: Graduates qualify for positions including Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant, Physiotherapist Assistant, and Occupational Therapist Assistant within hospitals, clinics, and rehabilitation centres.

  Advancement opportunities: Experienced assistants may progress toward senior clinical support roles or continued studies in therapy disciplines.

  Industry demand: Alberta’s healthcare system employs rehabilitation assistants to extend therapy capacity across post-surgical, chronic condition, and long-term care contexts, sustaining recruitment in both major cities.

  * 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.

Education, Teaching Programs

• Education Assistant
  On Campus

  Program Overview

  The Education Assistant diploma program at CDI College’s Calgary North and Edmonton North campuses prepares students for classroom support roles over 45 weeks of instruction. The curriculum addresses the support of students with physical, emotional, or developmental needs and incorporates two four-week practicum placements in distinct educational settings. The program is licensed under Alberta’s Private Vocational Training Act.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop the capability to support students with physical, emotional, or developmental needs within contemporary classrooms.
  • Students acquire classroom management, child development, and inclusive education competencies together with communication strategies for educational teams.
  • Students attain the industry certifications of Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, Standard First Aid with CPR-C and AED, and WHMIS 2015, consolidated through eight weeks of supervised practicum experience.

  Career Pathways

  Entry-level roles: Graduates qualify for positions including Education Assistant and Educational Aide within school divisions, charter schools, and community programs.

  Advancement opportunities: Experienced assistants may progress toward specialized behavioural or inclusion support roles within school divisions.

  Industry demand: Alberta’s expanding student population sustains annual education assistant recruitment across Calgary and Edmonton school divisions, with certified candidates 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.

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.