CDI College of Business, Technology & Healthcare

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.

• Web And Mobile Applications Development
  Hybrid

  Program Overview

  The Web and Mobile Applications Development diploma program at CDI College, offered at the Burnaby and Surrey campuses and through online delivery in British Columbia, prepares students to develop functional applications across web, Android, and iOS platforms. The curriculum spans a comprehensive web and mobile language stack, applied through traditional and object-oriented development to produce deployable applications.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop web development proficiency in JavaScript, jQuery, PHP/MySQL, and Python.
  • Students acquire Android development and iOS development with Swift capability across both major mobile platforms.
  • Students attain applied full-stack capability through traditional and object-oriented programming methodology, producing functional computer, web, and mobile applications.

  Career Pathways

  Entry-level roles: Graduates qualify for positions including Web Developer, Android/iOS Developer, and Full-Stack Developer.

  Advancement opportunities: Experienced developers may progress toward senior development, mobile specialization, or application architecture roles.

  Industry demand: Metro Vancouver’s technology sector sustains continuous junior developer recruitment, with web-and-mobile graduates eligible for a broader range of available roles than single-platform candidates.

  * 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.

Creative Arts, Interactive, Sound Programs

• Computer – Aided Design And Drafting

  The Computer-Aided Design and Drafting diploma program offers comprehensive training in CAD applications across various fields, including Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Civil Infrastructure, and Product Design. The curriculum balances foundational skills in drawing and drafting with essential technical knowledge in Mathematics, Computing, and Communication.

  Beyond these core competencies, you’ll gain hands-on experience with industry-standard software, creating a diverse range of practical designs and drawings. These projects will form the basis of your professional portfolio, showcasing your ability to transform initial paper sketches into polished digital creations.

  The program is designed to prepare you for software certification exams, enhancing your marketability in the industry. Notably, this course of study has received official approval from the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB), which operates under the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training.

  This comprehensive approach aims to equip you with the skills and credentials necessary for success in the field of Computer-Aided Design and Drafting.

Healthcare, Wellness, Pharma Programs

• Dental Reception Certificate

  As an integral part of a dental practice, Students in the Dental Reception program will have the skills to perform the administrative office tasks and assist dentists directly the day to day administration of a dental practice. This Program is a blended program that will provide students with the clerical and administrative skills that are highly valuable in a dental clinic environment.

• Dental Receptionist
  Hybrid

  Program Overview

  The Dental Receptionist program at CDI College prepares students for front-office employment in dental practices in under one year. Offered at the Burnaby, Surrey, and South Surrey campuses and through online delivery across British Columbia, the curriculum encompasses the administrative, billing, and communication functions central to dental office operations. Graduates complete the program with the specialized clerical competencies that distinguish dental-trained candidates from general administrative applicants.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop operational proficiency in appointment scheduling, patient chart management, and the workflow of a functioning dental office.
  • Students acquire specialized competencies in dental billing, insurance claims processing, and treatment plan coordination, together with the dental terminology required for accurate communication with clinical staff.
  • Students attain practical command of industry-standard dental practice software, WHMIS certification, and the professional communication standards expected in patient-facing roles.

  Career Pathways

  Entry-level roles: Graduates qualify for positions including Dental Receptionist, Dental Office Administrator, and Patient Coordinator within general, orthodontic, and specialty practices.

  Advancement opportunities: Experienced practitioners may progress to office management, treatment coordination, or practice administration roles.

  Industry demand: Dental practices across British Columbia consistently seek receptionists with dental-specific training, as general administrative experience does not encompass the terminology, software, and insurance knowledge the role requires.

  * 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 diploma program at CDI College, offered at the Burnaby, Richmond, and Surrey campuses and through online delivery in British Columbia, provides office, clerical, and medical training in support of pharmacists. The curriculum incorporates a four-week practicum in an operating pharmacy. The program is approved by the Registrar of the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of British Columbia.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop foundational knowledge of pharmacology and medical terminology as applied within dispensing environments.
  • Students acquire proficiency in pharmacy industry software for prescription processing and records administration.
  • Students attain the customer service and clerical capabilities of community pharmacy practice, consolidated through the four-week practicum placement.

  Career Pathways

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

  Advancement opportunities: Practicum experience supports progression toward senior dispensary support or subsequent pharmacy technician training.

  Industry demand: Pharmacies throughout Metro Vancouver maintain continuous recruitment of trained support staff, with 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.

Education, Teaching Programs

• Early Childhood Education
  Hybrid

  Program Overview

  The Early Childhood Education certificate program prepares students for entry into the childcare field over 44 weeks of combined classroom and practicum-based study. The curriculum addresses child growth and development, program planning, and behaviour guidance, alongside health, safety, and nutrition training that includes Emergency Child Care First Aid, CPR/AED Level B, and FoodSafe Level I certification. Students complete multiple practicum placements in licensed childcare settings throughout the program.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop foundational knowledge of child growth and development, guidance strategies, and behaviour management.
  • Students acquire skills in program planning, activity design, and play-based learning approaches.
  • Students attain health, safety, and nutrition competencies, including nationally recognized first aid and food safety certifications, reinforced through practicum placements.

  Career Pathways

  Entry-level roles: Graduates are prepared for positions as early childhood educators, daycare workers, preschool helpers, and early childhood educator assistants.

  Advancement opportunities: With experience, graduates may progress into daycare supervisor or centre administration roles.

  Industry demand: Licensed childcare providers across British Columbia continue to report strong, consistent demand for certified early childhood educators.

  The program is approved by the Registrar of the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of British Columbia.

  * 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 Assistant
  Hybrid

  Program Overview

  The Education Assistant program at CDI College, offered at four British Columbia campuses and through online delivery, prepares students to support learners with additional needs across elementary, secondary, and special program settings. The curriculum incorporates assistive communication training aligned to SET-BC standards and two practicum placements totaling eight weeks in distinct school environments, supported by weekly cohort touchback sessions.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop the capability to support students within inclusive elementary, secondary, and special program classrooms.
  • Students acquire specialized proficiency in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices and assistive technology, including computer accessibility options and communication boards, culminating in an assistive technology plan and implementation analysis for a student with special needs.
  • Students attain applied classroom capability through eight weeks of supervised practicum across two settings, with structured reflective sessions throughout.

  Career Pathways

  Entry-level roles: Graduates qualify for positions including Education Assistant and Special Education Assistant within public and independent schools.

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

  Industry demand: British Columbia’s inclusive education model sustains district-level education assistant recruitment throughout the Lower Mainland, with SET-BC-aligned training directly relevant to district hiring criteria.

  * 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, Marketing Programs

• Logistics & Supply Chain Management
  Hybrid

  Program Overview

  The Logistics and Supply Chain Management diploma program at CDI College, offered at four British Columbia campuses and through online delivery, prepares students for the operational and commercial functions of contemporary supply chains, from sourcing to delivery. The curriculum integrates planning competencies with specialized systems and negotiation training. The program is approved by the Registrar of the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of British Columbia.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop forecasting, financial planning, and operational competencies applicable across the supply chain cycle.
  • Students acquire proficiency with supply chain information systems, including Enterprise Resource Planning platforms and specialized logistics systems for transportation, warehousing, and customer relationship management.
  • Students attain negotiation and supplier management capabilities together with knowledge of packaging, equipment, and the legal requirements of goods movement.

  Career Pathways

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

  Advancement opportunities: Experienced practitioners may progress toward supply chain analysis, procurement, or distribution operations management.

  Industry demand: Metro Vancouver’s port and distribution infrastructure anchors one of Canada’s largest occupational sectors, sustaining broad and growing demand for trained logistics 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.

• Office Administration
  Hybrid

  Program Overview

  The Office Administration diploma program prepares students to work as administrators and assistants in a professional office environment over 33 weeks, delivered in a hybrid format. The curriculum covers general office procedures, business communication, and organizational skills, and concludes with a six-week practicum placement in which students gain direct workplace experience.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop proficiency in general office administration and day-to-day workplace procedures.
  • Students acquire business communication and organizational skills suited to a professional office setting.
  • Students attain job-readiness competencies, including resume preparation and interview skills, reinforced through a six-week practicum.

  Career Pathways

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

  Advancement opportunities: With experience, graduates may progress into office coordinator or supervisory administrative roles.

  Industry demand: Administrative support remains a consistent employment need across virtually every industry sector.

  The program is approved by the Registrar of the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of British Columbia.

  * 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 Administrator
  Hybrid

  Program Overview

  The Accounting and Payroll Administrator diploma program at CDI College, offered at three Metro Vancouver campuses and through online delivery in British Columbia, provides comprehensive training in accounting, payroll, and business systems. The curriculum addresses the educational requirements toward the National Payroll Institute’s PCP designation and concludes with a practicum placement. The program is approved by the Registrar of the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of British Columbia.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop foundational accounting competencies in ledger administration, financial statement analysis, and bookkeeping principles.
  • Students acquire specialized knowledge of tax fundamentals, payroll compliance legislation, and benefits administration, satisfying core preparation toward the PCP designation.
  • Students attain applied proficiency in Sage 50 and QuickBooks, professional business writing, and workplace practice through a supervised practicum placement.

  Career Pathways

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

  Advancement opportunities: Completion of PCP designation requirements supports progression toward senior payroll administration and payroll management roles.

  Industry demand: Payroll and accounting compliance are statutory functions for every British Columbia employer, and candidates presenting PCP-aligned training are consistently prioritized in hiring.

  * 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, offered at four British Columbia campuses and through online delivery, prepares students for administrative careers spanning human resources and payroll operations. The curriculum combines instruction in HR practice and employment legislation with applied Sage 50 training, and incorporates multiple practicum placements establishing documented workplace experience before graduation.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop human resources competencies in recruitment practice, compensation structures, and Canadian employment law application.
  • Students acquire applied bookkeeping and payroll processing proficiency in Sage 50, from system configuration through pay cycle execution.
  • Students attain the cross-functional coordination capabilities—benefits, records, and compliance—connecting human resources and payroll operations, consolidated through practicum experience.

  Career Pathways

  Entry-level roles: Graduates qualify for positions including Human Resources Coordinator, Payroll Coordinator, and People Operations Assistant within Lower Mainland organizations.

  Advancement opportunities: Cross-trained coordinators may progress toward HR generalist positions, payroll administration leadership, or operations management.

  Industry demand: British Columbia employers consistently prioritize administrative candidates competent across both human resources and payroll functions, a combination this program is structured to deliver.

  * 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, offered at four British Columbia campuses and through online delivery, prepares students for entry-level business management positions or the operation of independent businesses. The curriculum addresses the transformation of marketing, promotion, and client relations by the digital, mobile, and social media landscape. The program is approved by the Registrar of the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of British Columbia, and CDI College holds Education Quality Assurance (EQA) designation.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop business management foundations applicable to employment-track positions and independent business operation.
  • Students acquire comprehensive understanding of digital, mobile, and social media marketing as transformed commercial practice.
  • Students attain the capability to plan and execute e-media marketing campaigns using the advanced digital tools and analytics of contemporary marketing strategy.

  Career Pathways

  Entry-level roles: Graduates qualify for positions including Digital Marketing Coordinator, Marketing Assistant, and business operations roles, or independent business operation.

  Advancement opportunities: Experienced practitioners may progress toward marketing management, business management, or entrepreneurial expansion.

  Industry demand: British Columbia’s economy carries one of Canada’s highest concentrations of small business and self-employment, sustaining demand for professionals combining business management with digital marketing 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.

Human & Social Services, CSW Programs

• Social Services Worker Foundation

  The Social Services Worker Foundations program has been designed to prepare the graduate for positions in the community social services field with attention to the specific needs of three populations: youth, Aboriginals, and people affected by addiction.

  The program is structured with a core set of courses that provide a general overview of contemporary issues and values in social services work in Canada. Students can also specialize with additional training in the needs of specific populations such as people in recovery and youth.

  Social service professionals are able to apply their skills to a wide range of situations. Whether it’s helping families through a crisis or working with victims of trauma, their roles within society are very important.

   

  Admission Requirements

  • High school graduation or equivalent*, or mature student** status.
  • Pass college’s admissions test.
  • Criminal record check (in accordance with the Criminal Records Review Act).
  • Immunization report (form provided by the College).
  • Complete ‘Student Declaration – Social Services Worker Programs’ form (provided by the College).

   

  *From an English-language teaching institution.
  **19 years of age upon starting classes and Pass the college’s English admissions test.

  This program has been approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training.

• Social Services Worker Professional
  Hybrid

  Program Overview

  The Social Services Worker – Professional diploma program prepares students for community social services roles over 59 weeks, addressing youth, mental health, poverty reduction, and addiction. The curriculum covers psychology, professional ethics, and case file management, with students able to specialize in recovery or youth work through their practicum placement. The program includes professional certifications in First Aid/CPR, ASIST, and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop foundational knowledge of psychology, diversity, and professional ethics in helping relationships.
  • Students acquire specialized understanding of poverty, addiction, and mental health, and their impact on families and communities.
  • Students attain case file management, report writing, and community networking competencies, reinforced through a practicum in a recovery or youth specialization.

  Career Pathways

  Entry-level roles: Graduates are prepared for positions at family social service agencies, correctional facilities, group homes, and community mental health agencies.

  Advancement opportunities: With experience, graduates may become eligible for Associate Addiction Counsellor status and pursue senior case management roles.

  Industry demand: British Columbia’s community and social services sector continues to require trained workers across youth, addiction, and mental health specializations.

  The program is approved by the Registrar of the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of British Columbia.

  * 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 Services: Recovery Worker

  The Social Services Worker – Recovery Specialist program at CDI College builds upon your work in the Social Services Worker – Foundations program, giving you an opportunity to specialize in addictions recovery.

  Social Services Workers

  Social services workers play a vital role in the healthcare field, particularly in the areas of mental health, poverty, and addictions recovery.

  The Social Services Worker program at CDI College gives you the hands-on training you’ll need to start a career in the social services.

  Social Services Worker – Recovery Specialist Program

  In the program, you’ll receive job-ready training for working with clients affected by addiction, including learning the fundamentals of poverty, addiction, and mental health.

  Additionally, you will receive these certifications in the Social Services Worker – Recovery Specialist program:

  • Standard First Aid – CPR
  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) certification
  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) certification
  • FoodSafe® - Level I
  • WHMIS for Employees
  • Medication Administration for Support Workers

  Working in Social Services

  Additionally, as part of the program, you will also participate in a work experience term, giving you an opportunity to apply your theoretical knowledge and new skills working in the field as a social services worker in British Columbia before you graduate.

  Admission Requirements

  • High school graduation or equivalent*, or mature student** status.
  • Criminal record check (in accordance with the Criminal Records Review Act).
  • Immunization report (form provided by college)
  • Complete 'Student Declaration - Social Services Worker Programs' form (provided by college).

   

  *From an English-language teaching institution.
  **19 years of age upon starting classes and Pass the college's English admissions test.

  This program has been approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training.

• Social Services: Youth Worker

  The social services field is incredibly diverse and allows students to choose a speciality that best suits their career goals. The Social Services Worker Youth Specialist program at CDI College trains students to find employment working specifically with at-risk youth.

  Building on the Social Services Worker Foundations program, the Youth Specialist program introduces courses focusing on Canada’s social welfare systems, violence, gangs, and addiction in youth. After the practicum placements in the community, graduates will be well-prepared to enter this emotionally gratifying career.

  Admission Requirements

  • High school graduation or equivalent*, or mature student** status.
  • Criminal record check (in accordance with the Criminal Records Review Act).
  • Immunization report (form provided by college)
  • Complete 'Student Declaration - Social Services Worker Programs' form (provided by college).

   

  *From an English-language teaching institution.
  **19 years of age upon starting classes and Pass the college's English admissions test.

  This program has been approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training.

• Immigration Assistant
  Hybrid

  Program Overview

  The Immigration Assistant program at CDI College, offered at four British Columbia campuses and through online delivery, prepares students in under one year for legal administrative support within immigration law firms and consulting practices. The curriculum integrates Canadian immigration law and processes with legal research and professional ethics instruction.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop applied knowledge of Canadian immigration law and processes as practised within firms and consultancies.
  • Students acquire legal research proficiency grounded in immigration statutes, regulations, and case law, together with professional writing and presentation capability.
  • Students attain understanding of refugee claims and humanitarian applications, framed by legal office procedures, ethics, and professionalism standards.

  Career Pathways

  Entry-level roles: Graduates qualify for positions including Immigration Assistant and Legal Administrative Support within immigration firms, consultancies, and settlement services.

  Advancement opportunities: Experienced assistants may progress toward senior case support or regulated consultant pathways through further qualification.

  Industry demand: Metro Vancouver’s position among Canada’s principal newcomer destinations sustains continuous demand for trained support staff across its immigration legal 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.

Veterinary, Animal Services Programs

• Veterinary Health Care Assistant
  Hybrid

  Program Overview

  The Veterinary Health Care Assistant certificate program at CDI College, offered at four British Columbia campuses and through online delivery, prepares students to provide clinical and administrative services within animal care facilities. The curriculum integrates veterinary sciences with applied calculation and administrative practice, concluding with a real-world practicum in a veterinary setting. The program is approved by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of British Columbia.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop command of veterinary medical terminology and animal body systems knowledge.
  • Students acquire clinical capabilities in animal nutrition, veterinary dentistry, and animal nursing clinical care.
  • Students attain precise pharmaceutical dosage and unit calculation proficiency—consolidated through a mathematics capstone project—together with front-desk administrative competencies and supervised practicum experience.

  Career Pathways

  Entry-level roles: Graduates qualify for positions including Veterinary Assistant, Animal Care Assistant, and Veterinary Receptionist within clinics, animal hospitals, and shelters.

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

  Industry demand: Rising pet ownership combined with chronic veterinary staffing shortages sustains continuous recruitment of dual-capable assistants across the Lower Mainland’s animal care facilities.

  * 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.

Travel, Tourism, Hospitality Programs

• Hospitality Management
  Hybrid

  Program Overview

  The Hospitality Management diploma program at CDI College, delivered at the Burnaby and Surrey campuses and through online study in British Columbia, prepares students for hotel and food-service careers over 43 weeks of instruction. The curriculum encompasses the operational and supervisory functions of contemporary hospitality environments and incorporates a five-week practicum with an operating hospitality employer.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop operational proficiency in front office administration, reservations management, and guest service delivery.
  • Students acquire practical knowledge of food and beverage service operations and housekeeping management fundamentals.
  • Students attain supervisory capabilities in scheduling, team coordination, and daily operations management, consolidated through the practicum placement.

  Career Pathways

  Entry-level roles: Graduates qualify for positions including Front Desk Agent, Guest Services Representative, and Food and Beverage Supervisor within hotels, resorts, and restaurants.

  Advancement opportunities: Experienced staff may progress toward department supervision, front office management, or hotel operations roles.

  Industry demand: Tourism constitutes a cornerstone of British Columbia’s economy, and hospitality employers across Metro Vancouver and the province’s resort regions maintain year-round recruitment.

  * 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

• Legal Administrative Assistant
  Hybrid

  Program Overview

  The Legal Administrative Assistant program at CDI College, offered at the Burnaby and Surrey campuses and through online delivery in British Columbia, prepares students for administrative employment within legal environments. The curriculum encompasses legal terminology, court systems, office procedures, record keeping, and bookkeeping, together with applied document drafting and software proficiency. The program is approved by the Registrar of the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of British Columbia.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop command of legal terminology, court systems, and law office procedures, including timekeeping and communication systems.
  • Students acquire proficiency in drafting standard legal documents—agreements, statements of claim and defence, correspondence, and memoranda—together with civil litigation support practice.
  • Students attain legal record keeping, bookkeeping, and trust accounting capability, supported by transcription, keyboarding, and office software proficiency.

  Career Pathways

  Entry-level roles: Graduates qualify for positions including Legal Administrative Assistant, Legal Secretary, and Litigation Support Clerk.

  Advancement opportunities: Experienced staff may progress toward senior legal administration, litigation coordination, or office management roles.

  Industry demand: British Columbia’s legal employers require administrative candidates with trust accounting and procedural knowledge unavailable in general administrative training, sustaining a distinct and consistently recruited candidate market.

  * 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.

• Paralegal
  Hybrid

  Program Overview

  The Paralegal diploma program at CDI College, offered at the Burnaby and Surrey campuses and through online delivery in British Columbia, prepares students for legal support careers under the supervision of licensed lawyers. The curriculum spans legal research, document drafting, and case preparation, consolidated through a practicum component within an operating legal environment.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop legal research and document drafting proficiency in support of legal proceedings.
  • Students acquire case file organization, court procedure, and legal office workflow capabilities.
  • Students attain professional client communication competencies within supervised legal practice, applied through practicum experience.

  Career Pathways

  Entry-level roles: Graduates qualify for positions including Paralegal, Litigation Support Assistant, and Legal Researcher within law firms, corporate legal departments, and public-sector legal services.

  Advancement opportunities: Experienced paralegals may progress toward senior litigation support, practice specialization, or law office management, supported by professional association engagement.

  Industry demand: Metro Vancouver’s legal market spans corporate, immigration, real estate, and litigation practice areas, each dependent on trained paralegal support for file preparation.

  * 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.