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.

• Software Quality Assurance
  On Campus

  Program Overview

  The Software Quality Assurance diploma program at CDI College’s Burnaby, Richmond, South Surrey, and Surrey campuses prepares students for quality assurance careers within the software development lifecycle. The curriculum encompasses software testing methodologies, test planning and documentation, defect management, and professional QA practice.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop proficiency in manual testing, test planning, and test case development to professional standards.
  • Students acquire defect management and quality assurance principles applicable across the software development lifecycle.
  • Students attain test automation fundamentals and QA documentation and reporting competencies.

  Career Pathways

  Entry-level roles: Graduates qualify for positions including QA Analyst, Software Tester, and Quality Assurance Technician.

  Advancement opportunities: Experienced QA professionals may progress toward senior QA analysis, test automation engineering, or QA leadership roles.

  Industry demand: Metro Vancouver’s software development sector sustains consistent QA recruitment across product-focused companies, startups, and enterprise IT departments.

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

Veterinary, Animal Services Programs

• Veterinary Health Care Assistant
  Hybrid

  Program Overview

  The Veterinary Health Care Assistant 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.

Healthcare, Wellness, Pharma Programs

• Dental Chairside Assisting With Radiography

  The Dental Office Administration – Radiography Specialization diploma program at CDI College is designed to provide you with the hands-on training to excel as a radiography specialist in a dental practice.

  If you're looking to start a new, exciting career in the dental field, specializing in radiography is an interesting and rewarding career path.

  Hands-On Radiography Training

  In the program, you'll gain a solid understanding for taking and processing intra-oral and extra-oral radiographs, dental terminology, billing procedures, appointment management, insurance company protocols, and telephone and communication skills.

  You will also receive vital, job-ready training on industry-standard dental software applications and the Microsoft Office suite of programs, as well as learning how to handle patients' charts in a clinical setting, and managing patient records.

  Also, you'll receive your First Aid Level 1, CPR-C and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information (WHMIS) certifications in addition to your Dental Office Administration - Radiography Specialization diploma.

   

  Get on-the-job Experience Before Graduation

  Additionally, the Dental Office Administration - Radiography Specialist program also features a four-week, 140-hour work experience placement, so you'll have experience in both theoretical and practical elements of your new career before graduation.

  Start training for a rewarding new career - Apply for the Dental Office Administration - Radiography Specialist diploma program today!

  Admission Requirements

  • High school graduation or equivalent*, or mature student status**.
  • Immunization report (form provided by college).
  • Criminal record check (in accordance with the Criminal Records Review Act).

  *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.

• 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.

• Registered Massage Therapy
  On Campus

  Program Overview

  The Registered Massage Therapy program at CDI College, offered at the Burnaby, Surrey, and South Surrey campuses, prepares students for registration-track practice as regulated healthcare professionals in British Columbia. The curriculum progresses from health sciences foundations through clinical treatment methodology, incorporating supervised client practice within the student massage clinic and structured preparation for the CMTBC registration examinations.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop foundational knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and clinical assessment underpinning professional massage therapy practice.
  • Students acquire proficiency in massage techniques and treatment approaches applicable to a broad range of clinical conditions.
  • Students attain supervised clinical experience with authentic clients and complete structured preparation for provincial registration examinations.

  Career Pathways

  Entry-level roles: Upon registration, graduates qualify for Registered Massage Therapist positions within clinics, rehabilitation and sports medicine settings, and spa environments.

  Advancement opportunities: Registered practitioners may develop specialized treatment focuses, establish independent practices, or progress toward multidisciplinary clinic leadership.

  Industry demand: Extended health coverage of massage therapy sustains consistent client demand throughout British Columbia, supporting both employed and self-employed practice models.

  * 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.

• 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 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.

Human & Social Services, CSW Programs

• Addictions And Community Services Worker
  On Campus

  Program Overview

  The Addictions and Community Services Worker program at CDI College’s Surrey and South Surrey campuses prepares students for front-line support employment within British Columbia’s addictions and community services sector. The curriculum integrates psychological foundations with intervention and referral practice, consolidated through supervised practicum experience in the field.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop knowledge of addiction psychology, relapse prevention principles, and the pharmacology relevant to support practice.
  • Students acquire nonviolent crisis intervention capabilities and the communication skills of professional helping relationships.
  • Students attain client assessment, referral, and community resource navigation proficiency, applied through supervised practicum placement.

  Career Pathways

  Entry-level roles: Graduates qualify for positions including Addictions Worker, Community Support Worker, and Outreach Worker within treatment centres, shelters, and community agencies.

  Advancement opportunities: Experienced workers may progress toward case coordination, program support leadership, or specialized addictions practice.

  Industry demand: British Columbia’s sustained substance use crisis has generated exceptional and continuing demand for trained addictions and community services workers throughout the Lower Mainland.

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

• Immigration Assistant
  Hybrid

  Program Overview

  The Immigration Assistant program at CDI College, 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.

Education, Teaching Programs

• 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.

Legal, Policing Programs

• Occupational Health & Safety
  On Campus

  Program Overview

  The Occupational Health and Safety diploma program prepares students to identify and manage workplace risk over 45 weeks of study aligned with Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals standards. The curriculum addresses hazard identification, safety management systems, emergency preparedness, and occupational hygiene, alongside ergonomic design and environmental management. Graduates complete the program with First Aid, CPR Level C, and WHMIS certifications.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop proficiency in hazard identification, risk control, and incident investigation.
  • Students acquire knowledge of safety management systems, emergency preparedness, and occupational hygiene.
  • Students attain safety audit, compliance analysis, and OHS law competencies aligned with BCRSP standards.

  Career Pathways

  Entry-level roles: Graduates are prepared for positions as health and safety coordinators, health and safety officers, and occupational safety consultants.

  Advancement opportunities: With experience and professional certification, graduates may progress into senior safety management or director-level roles.

  Industry demand: Employers across every sector continue to seek trained occupational health and safety professionals to reduce workplace risk.

  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.