CDI College of Business, Technology & Healthcare

Human & Social Services, CSW Programs

• Addictions Recovery Support For Youth And Families
  On Campus

  Program Overview

  The Addictions Recovery Support for Youth and Families diploma program prepares students to support individuals and families affected by alcohol and substance use issues over 70 weeks of study. The four-part curriculum addresses psychology, ethics, relapse prevention, and advocacy for youth, alongside case file management and community resource networking. The program concludes with a 300-hour community placement providing direct client engagement experience.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop foundational knowledge of psychology, professional ethics, and treatment planning in addictions work.
  • Students acquire relapse prevention strategies and skills for working with high-risk and youth populations.
  • Students attain case file management, group facilitation, and community networking competencies, reinforced through a 300-hour community placement.

  Career Pathways

  Entry-level roles: Graduates are prepared for positions at alcohol and drug treatment facilities, Aboriginal agencies, community mental health facilities, and correctional facilities.

  Advancement opportunities: Graduates become eligible for Associate Addiction Counsellor status during the program and may progress into senior counselling roles with further certification.

  Industry demand: Ontario’s addictions and community services sector continues to report strong demand for trained recovery support workers.

  This program is registered under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.

  * 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, offered at four Greater Toronto Area campuses and through online delivery, prepares students for social services careers centred on children and youth. The curriculum addresses support across poverty, addiction, and mental health challenges, incorporates structured burnout prevention and self-care instruction, and includes a module in which students earn external certifications from certified trainers. The program is registered under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop the capability to assist children and youth through poverty, addiction, and mental health challenges across diverse settings.
  • Students acquire counselling, resource navigation, and guidance competencies applicable to community and social services environments.
  • Students attain professional resilience through burnout prevention and self-care instruction, together with external certifications delivered by certified trainers.

  Career Pathways

  Entry-level roles: Graduates qualify for positions including Child and Youth Worker, Youth Support Worker, and Family Support Assistant.

  Advancement opportunities: Experienced workers may progress toward program coordination, case support leadership, or further studies in social services.

  Industry demand: Canada’s social services sector projects consistent annual openings, with youth-focused positions among the most stably funded across the Greater Toronto Area’s agencies.

  * 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.

• Addictions And Community Services Worker
  Hybrid

  Program Overview

  The Addictions and Community Services Worker program at CDI College, offered at four Greater Toronto Area campuses and through online delivery, prepares students to support individuals experiencing substance use and mental health challenges in Ontario. The curriculum establishes essential competencies in psychology, pharmacology, ethics, and communication. The program is registered under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop foundational psychological knowledge underpinning subsequent applied study in addictions and community support.
  • Students acquire pharmacology knowledge together with the professional ethics framework of the human services field.
  • Students attain the communication and intervention capabilities of effective support practice within Ontario’s community services settings.

  Career Pathways

  Entry-level roles: Graduates qualify for positions including Addictions Support Worker, Community Services Worker, and Mental Health Support Worker.

  Advancement opportunities: Experienced workers may progress toward case management, program coordination, or specialized practice within addictions services.

  Industry demand: The Greater Toronto Area operates Canada’s largest community and social services network, with demand for dual addictions and mental health training consistently exceeding the supply of qualified 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.

Business, Accounting, Marketing Programs

• Business Administration
  On Campus

  Program Overview

  The Business Administration diploma program prepares students for entry-level roles across accounting, marketing, human resources, and general business operations over a 40-week course of study. The curriculum combines foundational coursework in bookkeeping, business law, and economics with applied training in industry-standard software such as Sage 50. Graduates complete the program with working knowledge of core business functions and a pathway to transfer credits toward a Bachelor of Business Administration through Yorkville University.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop proficiency in bookkeeping, financial accounting, and computerized accounting software including Sage 50.
  • Students acquire working knowledge of business law, economics, and marketing principles applicable across industries.
  • Students attain professional communication, project management, and workplace readiness skills required for entry-level business roles.

  Career Pathways

  Entry-level roles: Graduates commonly enter the workforce as marketing coordinators, sales representatives, human resources assistants, and administrative staff in banking and business management settings.

  Advancement opportunities: With experience, graduates may progress into supervisory or specialist positions within accounting, marketing, or human resources departments.

  Industry demand: Employers across sectors continue to seek administrative and business support professionals with broad-based training.

  This program is registered under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.

  * 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 three Greater Toronto Area campuses and through online delivery, provides training in traditional business combined with digital marketing practice. The curriculum addresses the sector’s shift to digital, mobile, and social media marketing, incorporates business analytics training, and concludes with a 100-hour practicum. The program is registered under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop traditional business foundations integrated with digital, mobile, and social media marketing practice.
  • Students acquire business analytics competencies for the measurement and evaluation of campaign performance.
  • Students attain the capability to plan, analyze, and execute e-media campaigns within comprehensive marketing strategies, consolidated through the 100-hour practicum placement.

  Career Pathways

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

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

  Industry demand: The Greater Toronto Area hosts Canada’s largest marketing industry, with employers prioritizing candidates combining business fundamentals with digital campaign 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.

• Business Management
  On Campus

  Program Overview

  The Business Management diploma program provides an extended, 60-week course of study covering accounting, finance, marketing, human resources, and organizational behaviour in greater depth than a standard business diploma. The curriculum combines bookkeeping and financial accounting with business law, economics, and e-business, supported by training in industry-standard software. The program is designed to prepare graduates for management-track positions across a range of business functions.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop advanced proficiency in bookkeeping, financial accounting, and business writing.
  • Students acquire comprehensive knowledge of business law, economics, and marketing across the full business cycle.
  • Students attain skills in e-business, organizational behaviour, and human resources fundamentals applicable to management roles.

  Career Pathways

  Entry-level roles: Graduates are prepared for positions in business management, marketing, human resources, sales, and banking.

  Advancement opportunities: With experience, graduates are positioned to move into supervisory and management-track roles across business functions.

  Industry demand: Employers continue to seek business professionals with broad, management-oriented training.

  This program is registered under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.

  * 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 Administrator
  Hybrid

  Program Overview

  The Medical Office Administrator program at CDI College serves the Greater Toronto Area through four campuses and online delivery, preparing students for administrative employment within hospitals, family practices, and specialist clinics. The curriculum encompasses medically specific communication and transcription competencies together with the procedural functions of contemporary medical offices, and incorporates a practicum in an operating medical environment.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop medical terminology and pronunciation proficiency supporting accurate communication with clinical personnel.
  • Students acquire healthcare communication and medical transcription capabilities appropriate to high-volume urban practice environments.
  • Students attain command of medical office procedures including scheduling, filing, and telecommunications, consolidated through supervised practicum experience.

  Career Pathways

  Entry-level roles: Graduates qualify for positions including Medical Office Administrator, Medical Secretary, and Patient Coordinator within Greater Toronto Area healthcare facilities.

  Advancement opportunities: Experienced administrators may progress toward office management, health records coordination, or multi-practitioner clinic administration.

  Industry demand: The Greater Toronto Area sustains Canada’s largest concentration of medical practices, generating continuous administrative recruitment across the region’s healthcare 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.

• Social Media And Web Marketing
  Hybrid

  Program Overview

  The Social Media and Web Marketing diploma program at CDI College, offered at four Greater Toronto Area campuses and through online delivery, provides focused digital marketing training across major social platforms and the analytical disciplines that underpin effective campaign management. The curriculum incorporates practicum experience in a business or marketing environment. The program is registered under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop digital marketing proficiency across Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, and emerging channels.
  • Students acquire SEO, SEM, and analytics capabilities for evidence-based campaign planning, execution, and performance measurement.
  • Students attain content creation, outreach, social media aggregation, and multimedia marketing competencies, consolidated through supervised practicum experience.

  Career Pathways

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

  Advancement opportunities: Experienced practitioners may progress toward digital marketing management, campaign strategy, or SEO/SEM specialization.

  Industry demand: Greater Toronto Area employers consistently seek digital marketers with measurable analytical competency, a requirement this program directly addresses alongside platform training.

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

• Social Media Marketing
  Hybrid

  Program Overview

  The Social Media Marketing diploma program at CDI College, offered at three Greater Toronto Area campuses and through online delivery, provides hands-on digital marketing training across major social platforms, digital strategy, and analytics. The program concludes with a 120-hour practicum placement preparing graduates for entry-level digital marketing positions. The program is registered under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop applied marketing proficiency across major social media platforms and emerging digital channels.
  • Students acquire digital strategy and analytics competencies for campaign planning, execution, and performance evaluation.
  • Students attain content creation, outreach, and professional business writing capabilities, consolidated through a 120-hour supervised practicum placement.

  Career Pathways

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

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

  Industry demand: Greater Toronto Area marketing employers consistently prioritize candidates presenting practicum experience alongside platform and analytics training, 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.

• Accounting Assistant / Bookkeeper
  On Campus

  Program Overview

  The Accounting Assistant/Bookkeeper diploma program prepares students for entry-level bookkeeping and accounting support roles over 28 weeks of full-time study. The curriculum covers bookkeeping and financial accounting principles, including financial statement preparation and payroll processing, alongside computerized accounting instruction in Sage 50 and QuickBooks. Training in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook rounds out the general office competencies required in accounting environments.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop proficiency in bookkeeping and financial accounting, including financial statement preparation and payroll entries.
  • Students acquire computerized accounting skills using Sage 50 and QuickBooks software.
  • Students attain general office competencies in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook alongside professional workplace skills.

  Career Pathways

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

  Advancement opportunities: With experience, graduates may progress into senior bookkeeping or accounting support roles.

  Industry demand: Bookkeeping and accounting support remain foundational needs across businesses of every size and sector.

  This program is registered under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.

  * 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 Administrator With Unit Clerk
  On Campus

  Program Overview

  The Medical Office Administrator with Unit Clerk program at CDI College’s four Greater Toronto Area campuses prepares students for administrative employment across both community medical practices and hospital settings. The curriculum extends standard medical office administration with preparation for hospital unit clerk functions—the administrative coordination of nursing units—broadening the range of healthcare environments open to graduates.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop medical terminology, healthcare communication, and medical transcription proficiency for clinical office environments.
  • Students acquire command of medical office procedures encompassing scheduling, filing, records administration, and patient coordination.
  • Students attain the unit clerk capabilities supporting hospital nursing units through administrative coordination and documentation, consolidated through practical placement experience.

  Career Pathways

  Entry-level roles: Graduates qualify for positions including Medical Office Administrator, Hospital Unit Clerk, and Ward Administrative Assistant within Greater Toronto Area healthcare facilities.

  Advancement opportunities: Experienced staff may progress toward senior unit coordination, health records administration, or clinic office management.

  Industry demand: Dual qualification across community practice and hospital administration extends graduate eligibility to the full breadth of the Greater Toronto Area’s healthcare employers.

  * 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 Assistant
  Hybrid

  Program Overview

  The Office Assistant program at CDI College, offered at three Greater Toronto Area campuses and through online delivery, equips students with essential skills for office environments through an accelerated curriculum. Training encompasses Microsoft Office proficiency, business software, bookkeeping fundamentals, and organizational tasks applicable across a wide range of administrative settings. The program is registered under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop comprehensive proficiency in Microsoft Office as the foundational software environment of contemporary offices.
  • Students acquire business software and bookkeeping fundamentals together with the organizational capabilities of effective administrative support.
  • Students attain professional communication and workplace competencies applicable across diverse entry-level administrative positions.

  Career Pathways

  Entry-level roles: Graduates qualify for positions including Office Assistant, Receptionist, and Administrative Support Clerk across businesses, healthcare facilities, and public organizations.

  Advancement opportunities: Experienced assistants may progress toward executive assistant, office coordination, or administrative management responsibilities.

  Industry demand: The Greater Toronto Area’s position as Canada’s largest employment market sustains administrative recruitment across every industry sector, with software-proficient candidates consistently preferred.

  * 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.

• Supply Chain Management
  Hybrid

  Program Overview

  The Supply Chain Management program at CDI College, offered at four Greater Toronto Area campuses and through online delivery, prepares students for the logistics functions of Canada’s principal goods-movement region. The curriculum integrates the complete supply chain cycle with the planning, analytical, and commercial competencies employers require across distribution, import, retail, and manufacturing operations.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop comprehensive knowledge of the flow of goods through procurement, storage, transportation, and distribution.
  • Students acquire forecasting, operations planning, and financial planning competencies for demand anticipation and inventory decision-making.
  • Students attain negotiation capabilities for the management of supplier, carrier, and partner relationships.

  Career Pathways

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

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

  Industry demand: The Greater Toronto Area constitutes Canada’s highest-volume freight region, sustaining supply chain recruitment across every goods-handling industry in the corridor.

  * 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.

• Warehouse And Distribution Management
  Hybrid

  Program Overview

  The Warehouse and Distribution Management program at CDI College, offered at four Greater Toronto Area campuses and through online delivery, prepares students for logistics careers in less than one year. The curriculum addresses negotiation, transportation, demand planning, and procurement, and includes a seven-week practicum placement. The program is registered under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop proficiency in negotiation, transportation management, demand planning, and procurement.
  • Students acquire the inventory coordination and distribution network management capabilities of contemporary logistics operations.
  • Students attain applied supply chain capability through the seven-week supervised practicum placement, entering the labour market with documented field experience.

  Career Pathways

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

  Advancement opportunities: Experienced practitioners may progress toward distribution management, supply chain analysis, or third-party logistics coordination.

  Industry demand: The Greater Toronto Area constitutes Canada’s highest-volume freight corridor, sustaining continuous warehouse and distribution recruitment across importers, retailers, and logistics providers.

  * 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

  As an Accounting and Payroll Administrator, you will play a key role in any business. Get an Accounting and Payroll Administrator diploma at CDI College to equip you for the demands of the current job market.

  A Diploma in Accounting

  By completing the Accounting and Payroll Administrator program, you’ll gain computer and office administration skills and a practical foundation in accounting, computerized accounting systems, and payroll. Accounting courses will prepare you to enter the workforce by teaching you how to do journal entries, how to read financial statements, and how to adjust accounts. Bookkeeping courses will teach you the fundamental principles of reporting business activities.

   

  Upon graduation, you will also have on-the-job experience through a practicum placement, which will take you beyond introductory principles as you’ll have the opportunity to practice your skills using industry-standard accounting software applications.

   

  Accounting Certification

  Through CDI College’s Accounting and Payroll Administrator diploma, you’ll also gain a competitive edge by fulfilling all of the requirements for the Canadian Payroll Association (CPA) Certified Payroll Management Program (CPMP) at the level of Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP).

   

  CPA requires a Work Experience Requirement Application (WERA) and a passing grade of 65% for certification, including a transfer credit of Introduction to Accounting. For more information on CPA requirements, visit www.payroll.ca.

   

   

  If you’re ready to start your career as an Accounting and Payroll Administrator, fill out the form to your right.

  Delivery Method: in-class, distance or combined delivery.

   

  Admission Requirements

   

  • High school graduation or equivalent*
    OR
  • Mature student status**

   

  *From an English-language teaching institution.

   

  **19 years of age upon starting classes and Pass the college’s admissions test.

   

   

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

Technology, Networking Programs

• Computer Business Applications Specialist

  In today’s job market, nearly everyone needs to have basic computer skills. Whether you’re looking for a career in administration or hospitality, having a handle on software like the Microsoft Office Suite will take you a long way.

  The Computer Business Applications Specialist program helps develop fundamental computer, office administration, and professional business skills. Emphasis is placed on learning operating systems and gaining in-depth knowledge of the most popular word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, and email software applications in use today.

• Information Systems Support Specialist

  The Information Systems Support Specialist program is designed for students wishing to pursue a career in the Information Technology industry. The program will provide the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to service computer systems and to support the users of these systems.

   

  The content of this networking program is based on industry certification requirements determined by Microsoft and CompTIA. If you determine that certification is an additional goal to your diploma, our courses will help to prepare you for your exams. Furthermore, your active participation in our Learning System will help you to develop confidence in your abilities as an IT professional.

   

  Students receive hands-on training on industry-standard software, and learn fundamental networking skills, hardware installation and configuration, system support and optimization, Windows operating system, MS Office applications, and help desk techniques.

   

  Students will be supported in their job search after graduation through CDI College’s Employment Services department. The department teaches graduates resume writing techniques as well as job search and interviewing skills.

   

  Admission Requirements

  • High school graduation or equivalent*

  OR

  • Mature student status**

   

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

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

• Network Systems Administrator
  Hybrid

  Program Overview

  The Network Systems Administrator diploma program at CDI College, offered at four Greater Toronto Area campuses and through online delivery, provides accelerated preparation for network and systems administration careers. The curriculum spans installation, administration, support, and security of networked systems across Linux and Windows environments, with structured certification examination preparation. The program is registered under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop proficiency in installing, administering, supporting, and securing networked computer systems.
  • Students acquire Linux server administration capability in on-premises and cloud environments—encompassing scripting, containerization, and automation aligned to CompTIA Linux+ objectives—together with Windows Server and PowerShell administration.
  • Students attain examination preparation for CompTIA A+, Network+, and Cisco CCNA certifications.

  Career Pathways

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

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

  Industry demand: Organizations throughout the Greater Toronto Area operate hybrid Linux and Windows infrastructure, sustaining continuous recruitment for administrators competent across both environments.

  * 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
  Hybrid

  Program Overview

  The Network Systems Engineer diploma program at CDI College, offered at four Greater Toronto Area campuses and through online delivery, trains students in network maintenance, security, and troubleshooting. The curriculum encompasses LANs and WANs, Linux, Cisco devices, Windows Server, active directory, server virtualization, and SharePoint, with structured preparation for CompTIA A+, Security+, Net+, and Cisco CCNA. The program is registered under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop the capability to install, test, evaluate, and troubleshoot computer networks encompassing LANs, WANs, Linux, and Cisco network devices.
  • Students acquire Windows Server proficiency in active directory, network infrastructure configuration, administration, and server virtualization.
  • Students attain SharePoint administration capability and structured preparation for CompTIA A+, Security+, Net+, and Cisco CCNA certification examinations.

  Career Pathways

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

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

  Industry demand: The Greater Toronto Area’s enterprise sector sustains continuous demand for network engineers whose training aligns to the Microsoft, CompTIA, and Cisco certification benchmarks used 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.

• 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, offered at four Greater Toronto Area campuses and through online delivery over 76 weeks, provides comprehensive preparation for careers securing networked computer systems and their users. The curriculum’s primary focus is full preparation for industry certification examinations. The program is registered under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop proficiency in the management and security of networks and computers across organizational environments.
  • Students acquire applied capability in cybersecurity techniques and digital forensics for prevention, detection, and investigation of threats.
  • Students attain comprehensive examination preparation for CompTIA A+, Net+, Security+, CySA+, PenTest+, and Cisco CCNA certifications.

  Career Pathways

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

  Advancement opportunities: Certified practitioners may progress toward security analysis seniority, penetration testing, or security architecture pathways.

  Industry demand: The Greater Toronto Area’s concentration of financial institutions sustains Canada’s largest security employment market, in which certification attainment functions as the primary hiring screen.

  * 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 Scarborough campus prepares students for app development careers in less than one year, delivered in small, focused classes by industry-experienced instructors. The curriculum spans multi-language programming and the development of complete applications for both the Android and iOS mobile platforms.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop programming proficiency across C#, Java, ASP.net, JavaScript, and Python.
  • Students acquire Android application development capabilities using the Android SDK, including real-world project techniques and mobile best practices.
  • Students attain iOS development proficiency with Swift and Xcode, encompassing Apple’s design principles, responsive UI construction, and advanced application features.

  Career Pathways

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

  Advancement opportunities: Experienced developers may progress toward senior mobile development, cross-platform architecture, or technical team leadership.

  Industry demand: The Greater Toronto Area constitutes Canada’s largest technology employment market, with continuous junior mobile developer recruitment across companies of every scale and 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.

• Network Systems Administrator With Internship
• Web Development
  On Campus

  Program Overview

  The Web Development diploma program at CDI College’s Scarborough campus prepares students to design and develop web applications under instruction from experienced programming professionals. Delivered in small, focused classes with individualized feedback, the curriculum spans foundational through advanced technologies and both traditional and object-oriented development methodologies.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop foundational proficiency in HTML5, CSS, Dreamweaver, and JavaScript for contemporary front-end construction.
  • Students acquire dynamic and data-driven development capability with PHP and MySQL, jQuery, and Python.
  • Students attain advanced proficiency integrating Node.js, MongoDB, and Angular into fully functional web applications through hands-on technical training.

  Career Pathways

  Entry-level roles: Graduates qualify for positions including Junior Web Developer, Web Application Developer, and Front-End Developer within Greater Toronto Area technology employers.

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

  Industry demand: The Greater Toronto Area constitutes Canada’s largest technology employment market, with the program’s toolchain directly represented in regional junior developer requirements.

  * 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 program at CDI College serves the Greater Toronto Area through four campuses—Brampton, Mississauga, North York, and Scarborough—and online delivery. The curriculum prepares students for operational and supervisory-track employment within hotels, food service, and event operations, addressing the guest service, departmental coordination, and professional standards expected within Canada’s largest visitor economy.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop operational proficiency in guest services and front office administration for accommodation providers.
  • Students acquire practical knowledge of food and beverage service management and housekeeping operations.
  • Students attain supervisory fundamentals encompassing team scheduling, departmental coordination, and guest issue resolution to professional service standards.

  Career Pathways

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

  Advancement opportunities: Experienced practitioners may progress toward departmental supervision, event operations coordination, or hotel management pathways.

  Industry demand: The Greater Toronto Area sustains Canada’s highest volume of visitors, conferences, and events, generating continuous hospitality recruitment across all service levels.

  * 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

• Immigration Assistant
  Hybrid

  Program Overview

  The Immigration Assistant program at CDI College, offered at four Greater Toronto Area campuses and through online delivery, prepares students in under one year for legal administrative support within immigration law firms and consulting practices. The curriculum encompasses Canadian immigration law and processes, legal research, and the ethics of the Canadian legal environment. The program is registered under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop knowledge of Canadian immigration law and processes, with emphasis on immigration statutes, regulations, and case law.
  • Students acquire applied understanding of refugee claims and humanitarian and compassionate applications, together with the roles and responsibilities of parties within the immigration process.
  • Students attain legal research, writing, and presentation capabilities, framed by legal office procedures and the ethics and professionalism of the Canadian legal environment.

  Career Pathways

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

  Advancement opportunities: Experienced assistants may progress toward senior case support roles or pursue regulated immigration consultant pathways through further study.

  Industry demand: The Greater Toronto Area receives Canada’s largest newcomer intake, sustaining the country’s densest concentration of immigration legal and consulting practices requiring trained support staff.

  * 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 program at CDI College, accredited by the Law Society of Ontario and offered at three Greater Toronto Area campuses and online, prepares students to represent clients, interpret the law, and construct legal arguments. In contrast to legal assistant training, the curriculum concentrates on legal rather than administrative tasks, and concludes with a field placement in a qualified legal environment under a licensee in good standing with the Law Society. The program is registered under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop substantive legal knowledge across administrative law, torts, contracts, residential landlord and tenant law, and employment law.
  • Students acquire advocacy, legal research and writing, ethics, and alternative dispute resolution capabilities.
  • Students attain practice management and paralegal accounting proficiency, consolidated through a supervisor-evaluated field placement meeting Law Society requirements.

  Career Pathways

  Entry-level roles: Upon Law Society of Ontario licensing, graduates qualify to practise independently within permitted areas including small claims court and administrative tribunals, or within law firm paralegal positions.

  Advancement opportunities: Licensed paralegals may develop independent practices, specialize by tribunal area, or progress within firm legal teams.

  Industry demand: Ontario’s licensed paralegal scope—unique in Canada—sustains demand for accredited-program graduates across the Greater Toronto Area’s legal services 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.

• Legal Administrative Assistant
  Hybrid

  Program Overview

  The Legal Administrative Assistant program at CDI College, offered at four Greater Toronto Area campuses and through online delivery, prepares students for administrative roles within law offices and courts. The curriculum provides research and litigation support skills together with a grounding in Canadian law, focusing on administrative duties as distinct from the legal responsibilities of paralegals. The program is registered under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop foundational knowledge of Canadian legal principles and the daily operation and management of legal offices.
  • Students acquire research and litigation support capabilities, encompassing court system procedures and legal record and book keeping.
  • Students attain strong transcription and keyboarding proficiency together with command of the office software of contemporary legal practice.

  Career Pathways

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

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

  Industry demand: The Greater Toronto Area constitutes Canada’s largest legal services market, within which administrative support represents the sector’s most consistently recruited employment layer.

  * 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

• Pharmacy Assistant
  Hybrid

  Program Overview

  The Pharmacy Assistant diploma program at CDI College, offered at four Greater Toronto Area campuses and through online delivery, prepares students to support the drug dispensing process within Ontario pharmacies. The curriculum encompasses pharmacology, billing and insurance practice, and the standards and legislation governing the profession. The program is registered as a career college offering under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop foundational knowledge of pharmacology, pharmaceutical mathematics, and medical terminology.
  • Students acquire proficiency in the dispensing process together with benefit plans, third-party insurance, and billing practices, framed by standards of practice and applicable legislation.
  • Students attain pharmacy software and customer service capabilities, earning WHMIS, First Aid, and CPR certifications within the program.

  Career Pathways

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

  Advancement opportunities: Assistant experience provides a recognized foundation for those subsequently pursuing pharmacy technician registration or pharmacy operations roles.

  Industry demand: Prescription volumes across Ontario continue to rise with demographic aging, sustaining consistent recruitment of trained pharmacy support staff throughout the Greater Toronto Area.

  * 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.

• Personal Support Worker
  On Campus

  Program Overview

  The Personal Support Worker certificate program prepares students to assist patients with daily personal care needs over 25 weeks of study. The curriculum addresses personal care and hygiene, mental health intervention, palliative care, and household management, delivered through focused, relevant training. The program concludes with two practicum placements totalling 310 hours, one at a community organization and one at a care facility.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop foundational skills in personal care, hygiene, and daily living assistance across care settings.
  • Students acquire knowledge of mental health intervention, palliative care, and household and illness management.
  • Students attain job-ready competencies reinforced through two supervised practicum placements totalling 310 hours.

  Career Pathways

  Entry-level roles: Graduates are prepared for positions in long-term care facilities, home healthcare agencies, hospices, group homes, and adult day centres.

  Advancement opportunities: With experience, graduates may progress into senior support worker or care coordination roles.

  Industry demand: Ontario’s aging population continues to drive strong demand for trained personal support workers across care settings.

  This program is registered under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.

  * 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’s Scarborough campus prepares students for clinical chairside employment within the Greater Toronto Area’s dental sector. The curriculum requires no prior healthcare background, progressing from dental sciences through supervised clinical technique to placement experience, and includes structured preparation for the NDAEB certification examination recognized nationally by dental employers.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop comprehensive knowledge of dental sciences and clinical procedures from foundational through applied levels.
  • Students acquire supervised clinical proficiency in chairside assisting, dental radiography, and infection control practice.
  • Students attain the patient communication and office coordination competencies required in high-volume urban practices, consolidated through practical placement.

  Career Pathways

  Entry-level roles: Graduates qualify for Dental Assistant positions within general and specialty practices throughout Scarborough, Toronto, and the eastern Greater Toronto Area.

  Advancement opportunities: Certified assistants may progress toward expanded clinical responsibilities, treatment coordination, or dental office administration.

  Industry demand: The Greater Toronto Area contains Canada’s largest concentration of dental practices, generating sustained employment demand for nationally certified dental assistants.

  * 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
  Hybrid

  Program Overview

  The Education Assistant program at CDI College, offered at four Greater Toronto Area campuses and through online delivery, prepares students to support children and youth of different abilities within inclusive educational environments. The curriculum addresses learners’ social and educational needs and incorporates specialized training in assistive communication, consolidated through school-based practicum placements.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop the capability to support students’ social and educational needs within inclusive classroom environments.
  • Students acquire specialized proficiency in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices and assistive technology, including computer accessibility options and communication boards.
  • Students attain applied classroom capability across elementary and secondary settings through supervised practicum placements.

  Career Pathways

  Entry-level roles: Graduates qualify for positions including Education Assistant and Educational Support Worker within school boards, private schools, and community programs.

  Advancement opportunities: Experienced assistants may progress toward specialized support roles, behavioural support positions, or further education in related fields.

  Industry demand: Inclusive education policy across Ontario sustains annual recruitment of education assistants throughout Greater Toronto Area school boards and independent schools.

  * 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

• Graphic Design Technology
  Hybrid

  Program Overview

  The Graphic Design Technology diploma program at CDI College, offered at four Greater Toronto Area campuses and through online delivery, prepares students for the graphics and digital media industries. Training is delivered on Mac platforms using the latest Adobe Creative Cloud suite, incorporating typography, photography, and illustration development alongside design principles for publications, packaging, advertising, and branding. The program concludes with a professional portfolio. It is registered under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop applied design proficiency using Mac hardware and the full Adobe Creative Cloud—Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, and Premiere Pro.
  • Students acquire typography, photography, and illustration capabilities strengthening multi-format design practice.
  • Students attain design competency across publications, packaging, advertising, and corporate branding, consolidated into a professional portfolio for employment.

  Career Pathways

  Entry-level roles: Graduates qualify for positions including Graphic Designer, Digital Illustrator, Interactive Media Developer, and Web Production Artist.

  Advancement opportunities: Experienced designers may progress toward senior design, art direction, or creative director roles.

  Industry demand: The Greater Toronto Area’s agency, publishing, and corporate studio sectors sustain continuous creative recruitment, with Mac-and-Adobe proficiency serving as the universal entry standard.

  * 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.