CDI College of Business, Technology & Healthcare

Business, Accounting, Marketing Programs

• 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.

• Medical Office Assistant
  On Campus

  Program Overview

  The Medical Office Assistant program at CDI College’s Winnipeg campus prepares students for administrative employment within hospitals, clinics, and physician practices, with completion possible in approximately one year. The curriculum integrates medical office fundamentals with Manitoba-specific billing instruction and concludes with a practicum placement. The institution is registered as a private vocational institution under Manitoba’s Private Vocational Institutions Act.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop foundational knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and medical transcription, supported by proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Students acquire Manitoba medical billing capability using the provincial Fee Guide and diagnostic codes, encompassing provincial, third-party, personal, and medical-legal billing, with applied data entry in the Optimed Accuro system and electronic health record functions.
  • Students attain keyboarding, business English, first aid, and clinical office competencies, consolidated through supervised practicum experience.

  Career Pathways

  Entry-level roles: Graduates qualify for positions including Medical Office Assistant, Medical Receptionist, and Medical Billing Clerk within Winnipeg healthcare facilities.

  Advancement opportunities: Experienced staff may progress toward senior administrative, billing coordination, or clinic management responsibilities.

  Industry demand: Healthcare constitutes one of Manitoba’s largest employment sectors, and provincially specific billing proficiency remains a decisive qualification within clinic 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.

• Office Assistant
  On Campus

  Program Overview

  The Office Assistant program at CDI College’s Winnipeg campus equips students with essential skills for business office environments in under one year. The accelerated curriculum focuses on software applications, bookkeeping fundamentals, and professional administrative competencies within a hands-on learning environment. The institution is registered under Manitoba’s Private Vocational Institutions Act.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop word processing proficiency with Microsoft 365: Word and the broader Microsoft Office suite.
  • Students acquire business software and bookkeeping fundamentals together with organizational task management capabilities.
  • Students attain professional communication, resume preparation, and interpersonal competencies applicable across a range of administrative roles.

  Career Pathways

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

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

  Industry demand: Administrative support functions are required across every sector in Winnipeg’s diversified economy, sustaining consistent entry-level recruitment for software-proficient office professionals.

  * 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
  On Campus

  Program Overview

  The Social Media Marketing diploma program at CDI College’s Winnipeg campus is completed in 45 weeks and prepares students to plan and execute e-media marketing campaigns as part of business-centred digital marketing strategies. The curriculum integrates platform marketing with digital strategy, analytics, and advanced digital tools. The institution is registered under Manitoba’s Private Vocational Institutions Act.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop social media marketing strategy and campaign planning capability across contemporary platforms.
  • Students acquire digital strategy, planning, and analytics competencies for evidence-based campaign management.
  • Students attain proficiency with the advanced digital tools and business analytics techniques underpinning effective digital marketing practice.

  Career Pathways

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

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

  Industry demand: Winnipeg’s commercial economy sustains growing demand for digital marketers combining platform proficiency with strategic and analytical capability across business, non-profit, and public-sector 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.

• Supply Chain Management
  On Campus

  Program Overview

  The Supply Chain Management program at CDI College’s Winnipeg campus prepares students to manage the movement of goods and services from suppliers to consumers. The curriculum addresses the complete logistics cycle together with the planning and commercial competencies underpinning it, positioning graduates for entry-level employment within one of Canada’s largest occupational sectors.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop comprehensive knowledge of the supply chain cycle encompassing procurement, storage, transportation, and distribution.
  • Students acquire forecasting, operations planning, and financial planning competencies applicable to inventory and logistics decision-making.
  • Students attain negotiation and supplier-relations capabilities for professional interaction with vendors, carriers, and commercial partners.

  Career Pathways

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

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

  Industry demand: Winnipeg’s position as a national rail, road, and air freight junction sustains continuous logistics recruitment across the transportation, warehousing, retail, and manufacturing sectors.

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

• Accounting And Payroll Administrator
  On Campus

  Program Overview

  The Accounting and Payroll Administrator diploma program at CDI College’s Winnipeg campus provides comprehensive training in accounting, payroll, computerized accounting systems, and tax compliance. The curriculum covers the courses required toward the National Payroll Institute’s Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) designation and incorporates a 140-hour practicum replicating authentic workplace responsibilities. The institution is registered as a private vocational institution under Manitoba’s Private Vocational Institutions Act.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop payroll competencies encompassing payroll fundamentals, payroll legislation, the calculation of federal, provincial, and third-party remittances, and year-end documentation.
  • Students acquire bookkeeping and income tax knowledge together with applied proficiency in Sage 50, QuickBooks, and Excel.
  • Students attain documented workplace experience through the 140-hour practicum, alongside the professional and interpersonal skills identified by employers as essential.

  Career Pathways

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

  Advancement opportunities: Completion of the PCP designation’s experience requirements supports progression to senior payroll and accounting administration positions.

  Industry demand: Payroll and tax compliance obligations apply to every Manitoba employer, and the nationally recognized PCP credential materially strengthens candidacy across the provincial 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.

• Business And Digital Marketing
  On Campus

  Program Overview

  The Business and Digital Marketing diploma program at CDI College’s Winnipeg campus provides essential traditional business skills together with comprehensive training in digital, mobile, and social media marketing. The curriculum encompasses the selling and analytical practices arising from the growth of digital media communication, preparing graduates for marketing support employment across Manitoba’s commercial sectors.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop traditional business foundations underpinning contemporary marketing and sales practice.
  • Students acquire comprehensive proficiency in digital, mobile, and social media marketing across current major platforms.
  • Students attain sales and analytical capabilities reflecting the transformation of selling and client relations by digital media communication.

  Career Pathways

  Entry-level roles: Graduates qualify for positions including Digital Marketing Assistant, Social Media Coordinator, and Sales and Marketing Assistant.

  Advancement opportunities: Experienced practitioners may progress toward digital marketing coordination, sales management, or marketing communications roles.

  Industry demand: Winnipeg’s diversified commercial base—retail, manufacturing, finance, and the non-profit sector—continues shifting marketing investment toward digital channels, sustaining demand for cross-trained marketing 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.

• Human Resources And Payroll Coordinator
  On Campus

  Program Overview

  The Human Resources and Payroll Coordinator program at CDI College’s Winnipeg campus prepares students for dual-function administrative careers across human resources and payroll. The curriculum integrates HR practice and employment law fundamentals with applied bookkeeping and payroll training in Sage 50, and incorporates practicum placements with Manitoba employers prior to graduation.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop human resources competencies in recruitment support, compensation fundamentals, and the workplace application of employment legislation.
  • Students acquire bookkeeping and payroll proficiency through structured, applied training in Sage 50.
  • Students attain records management and compliance capabilities aligning human resources and payroll operations, consolidated through supervised practicum experience.

  Career Pathways

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

  Advancement opportunities: Experienced coordinators may progress toward HR generalist, senior payroll administration, or office management responsibilities.

  Industry demand: Winnipeg’s diversified economy of public administration, healthcare, finance, and manufacturing sustains continuous demand for administrative professionals trained across both human resources and payroll functions.

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

Healthcare, Wellness, Pharma Programs

• Health Care Aide
  On Campus

  Program Overview

  The Health Care Aide diploma program prepares students to support elderly patients and individuals with special needs or mental health challenges over 29 weeks of study. The curriculum addresses anatomy, medical terminology, chronic conditions, and palliative and family support care, alongside practical caregiving skills and CPR, First Aid, and food handling certification. The program concludes with a mandatory clinical placement providing direct experience in a care setting.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop foundational knowledge of anatomy, medical terminology, and human development across the lifespan.
  • Students acquire caregiving approaches for chronic conditions, cognitive impairment, and palliative and family support needs.
  • Students attain practical personal care and home support skills, reinforced through a mandatory clinical placement.

  Career Pathways

  Entry-level roles: Graduates are prepared for positions as long-term care aides, home healthcare workers, residential care attendants, and nursing aides.

  Advancement opportunities: With experience, graduates may progress into specialized or supervisory caregiving roles within care facilities.

  Industry demand: Manitoba’s healthcare sector reports good employment prospects for health care aides, driven by an aging population and expanding community-based care.

  The institution is registered under Manitoba’s Private Vocational Institutions Act.

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

• Intra Oral Dental Assistant
  On Campus

  Program Overview

  The Intra-Oral Dental Assistant diploma program prepares students for direct patient care in dental office settings through comprehensive, cohort-based training. The curriculum addresses oral facial sciences, dental materials, oral pathology, and dental radiography, combined with chairside assisting and preventive dentistry instruction. The program includes two supervised practicum placements in private dental practices, totalling 140 hours, and represents the primary training route toward NDAEB certification and Registered Dental Assistant status in Manitoba.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop foundational knowledge of oral facial sciences, dental materials, and oral pathology.
  • Students acquire technical skills in dental radiography, including digital and film imaging techniques.
  • Students attain chairside assisting and preventive dentistry competencies, reinforced through two supervised practicum placements.

  Career Pathways

  Entry-level roles: Graduates are prepared for positions in dental offices, dental laboratories, orthodontic and oral surgery practices, and public health clinics.

  Advancement opportunities: With NDAEB certification and experience, graduates may pursue Registered Dental Assistant status and specialized clinical roles.

  Industry demand: Manitoba’s dental sector continues to require certified assistants to support a growing range of dental practices.

  The institution is registered under Manitoba’s Private Vocational Institutions Act.

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

• Medical Office Assistant
  On Campus

  Program Overview

  The Medical Office Assistant program at CDI College’s Winnipeg campus prepares students for administrative employment within hospitals, clinics, and physician practices, with completion possible in approximately one year. The curriculum integrates medical office fundamentals with Manitoba-specific billing instruction and concludes with a practicum placement. The institution is registered as a private vocational institution under Manitoba’s Private Vocational Institutions Act.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop foundational knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and medical transcription, supported by proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Students acquire Manitoba medical billing capability using the provincial Fee Guide and diagnostic codes, encompassing provincial, third-party, personal, and medical-legal billing, with applied data entry in the Optimed Accuro system and electronic health record functions.
  • Students attain keyboarding, business English, first aid, and clinical office competencies, consolidated through supervised practicum experience.

  Career Pathways

  Entry-level roles: Graduates qualify for positions including Medical Office Assistant, Medical Receptionist, and Medical Billing Clerk within Winnipeg healthcare facilities.

  Advancement opportunities: Experienced staff may progress toward senior administrative, billing coordination, or clinic management responsibilities.

  Industry demand: Healthcare constitutes one of Manitoba’s largest employment sectors, and provincially specific billing proficiency remains a decisive qualification within clinic 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.

• Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant
  On Campus

  Program Overview

  The Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant program at CDI College’s Winnipeg campus prepares students to work within healthcare teams supporting patient recovery and independence, under the direction of registered physiotherapists and occupational therapists. The curriculum integrates human sciences with applied clinical rehabilitation techniques and hands-on clinical experience in operating care settings. The institution is registered under Manitoba’s Private Vocational Institutions Act.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop foundational knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and functional movement as applied within rehabilitation practice.
  • Students acquire clinical rehabilitation techniques for orthopaedic, cardio-respiratory, and complex conditions—including range-of-motion, resistance, and stretching therapies, together with ambulation and transfer techniques.
  • Students attain supervised clinical capability under the direction of registered physiotherapists and occupational therapists through hands-on experience in real-world settings.

  Career Pathways

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

  Advancement opportunities: Experienced assistants may progress toward senior clinical support, specialized rehabilitation areas, or further therapy studies.

  Industry demand: Demographic aging sustains expanding rehabilitation caseloads across Manitoba’s care settings, with assistants enabling registered therapists to extend treatment capacity.

  * 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.

• Preventative Dentistry Scaling
  On Campus

  Program Overview

  The Preventive Dentistry Scaling module at CDI College’s Winnipeg campus is an upgrading program for Manitoba-based registered dental assistants (RDAs). Admission is intended for Level II RDAs with a minimum of three years of professional experience and membership in the Manitoba Dental Association. The program combines theoretical instruction with supervised clinical training, enabling practicing dental assistants to expand their preventive care responsibilities within Manitoba dental practices.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop clinical knowledge of tooth identification, the stages of periodontal disease, and plaque control as applied within preventive dental care.
  • Students acquire supervised proficiency in proper instrument use and scaling technique, consistent with the expanded duties of registered dental assistants in Manitoba.
  • Students attain applied clinical capability through a 120-hour clinical component delivered in three sections, integrating expanded preventive duties into professional practice workflows.

  Career Pathways

  Entry-level roles: Graduates qualify to practice as Registered Dental Assistants with expanded preventive duties within general practices, specialty clinics, and community dental programs.

  Advancement opportunities: Expanded-duty certification broadens clinical responsibility and supports progression toward senior clinical support and practice coordination roles.

  Industry demand: Manitoba dental practices increasingly depend on assistants with expanded duties to deliver preventive care efficiently, and certified candidates command greater versatility in the provincial employment 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, Policing Programs

• Legal Administrative Assistant
  On Campus

  Program Overview

  The Legal Administrative Assistant program at CDI College’s Winnipeg campus prepares students for administrative careers at the centre of legal practice. The curriculum provides technical and administrative competencies across litigation, real estate, family law, and estates practice, incorporating Manitoba-specific procedural instruction and legal software training. The institution is registered under Manitoba’s Private Vocational Institutions Act.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop litigation support capabilities spanning pleadings through trial preparation, including document drafting, deadline management, and motion support.
  • Students acquire Manitoba-specific procedural and documentation proficiency in family law, residential real estate transactions, and wills and estates.
  • Students attain applied command of legal office software including PC Law and Quicklaw, transcription systems, and the corporate records and deadline-tracking practices of legal compliance.

  Career Pathways

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

  Advancement opportunities: Experienced staff may progress toward senior legal administration, practice-area specialization, or law office management.

  Industry demand: Winnipeg’s legal sector consistently requires administrative staff versed in provincial procedure, prioritizing candidates trained on Manitoba documentation and current legal software.

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

Technology, Networking Programs

• Mobile Applications Development
  On Campus

  Program Overview

  The Mobile Applications Development diploma program at CDI College’s Winnipeg campus prepares students for app development careers across Android and iOS platforms in less than one year. Instruction is delivered in small, focused classes by experienced industry professionals, building practical application development capability across multiple languages and frameworks.

  Core Competencies

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

  Career Pathways

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

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

  Industry demand: Winnipeg’s expanding technology sector and the universal business requirement for mobile-platform presence sustain consistent demand for multi-platform application developers.

  * 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 And Internet Security Specialist
  On Campus

  Program Overview

  The Network and Internet Security Specialist diploma program at CDI College’s Winnipeg campus, completed over 68 weeks, provides comprehensive hands-on training in internet security techniques and the planning, supporting, administering, and securing of networked computer systems. The curriculum includes preparation for CCNA, CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, MCSA, MCP, and MCDA certification examinations and concludes with a work placement. The institution is registered under Manitoba’s Private Vocational Institutions Act.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop applied knowledge of the latest internet security techniques and tools for protecting networked systems and their users.
  • Students acquire advanced capabilities in network element installation, configuration, upgrading, and security measure design across LAN-to-WAN environments.
  • Students attain preparation for seven industry certification examinations—CCNA, CompTIA A+/Net+/Sec+, MCSA, MCP, and MCDA—consolidated through work placement experience.

  Career Pathways

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

  Advancement opportunities: Certified specialists may progress toward senior security analysis, security architecture, or IT security leadership.

  Industry demand: Winnipeg’s concentration of financial and insurance institutions sustains elevated and continuous security staffing 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.

• User Interface (UI) And User Experience (UX) Design
  On Campus

  Program Overview

  The User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) Design program at CDI College’s Winnipeg campus prepares students for careers in the design of accessible and usable digital products. The curriculum encompasses user research, wireframes, user flows, site maps, and customer journey maps, progressing through responsive website development, information architecture, design systems, UX management, and digital accessibility. Students develop a professional portfolio and complete 80 hours of hands-on experience. The institution is registered under Manitoba’s Private Vocational Institutions Act.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop UX research and design competencies including user research, wireframing, user flow mapping, site mapping, and customer journey mapping.
  • Students acquire the capability to build responsive, accessible, and usable websites, applying inclusive design principles.
  • Students attain advanced proficiency in information architecture, design systems, UX management, and digital accessibility, consolidated into a professional portfolio through 80 hours of applied work.

  Career Pathways

  Entry-level roles: Graduates qualify for positions including UX Designer, UI Designer, Interaction Designer, and Product Designer.

  Advancement opportunities: Experienced designers may progress toward senior UX, design systems leadership, or product design management.

  Industry demand: UX design integration into product development lifecycles sustains consistent recruitment of portfolio-ready designers across Winnipeg’s technology and digital product 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.

• Web And Mobile Applications Development
  On Campus

  Program Overview

  The Web and Mobile Applications Development diploma program at CDI College’s Winnipeg campus prepares students to develop fully functional applications for computer, web, and mobile environments. The curriculum progresses from language-independent programming concepts through applied development across web technologies and the Android and iOS mobile platforms, encompassing traditional and object-oriented methodologies.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop programming proficiency in C#, Java, ASP.net, JavaScript, jQuery, PHP/MySQL, and Python.
  • Students acquire applied Android development and iOS development with Swift capability spanning both major mobile platforms.
  • Students attain full-stack development capability grounded in traditional and object-oriented methodologies, applied through the construction of functional computer, web, and mobile applications.

  Career Pathways

  Entry-level roles: Graduates qualify for positions including Junior Web Developer, Mobile App Developer, and Application Programmer.

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

  Industry demand: Winnipeg’s technology sector and universal business demand for web-and-mobile presence sustain consistent recruitment, with multi-platform graduates eligible for a broader range of posted roles.

  * 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.

• Web Development
  On Campus

  Program Overview

  The Web Development program at CDI College’s Winnipeg campus prepares students to design and develop functional web applications. The curriculum progresses from foundational markup and styling through dynamic server-side development, encompassing both traditional programming and object-oriented methodologies, and culminates in the construction of complete working applications suitable for employment portfolios.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop foundational proficiency in HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript for structured, responsive, and interactive web pages.
  • Students acquire dynamic development capability with jQuery, PHP and MySQL, and Python across client and server contexts.
  • Students attain command of traditional and object-oriented programming methodologies, applied through the construction of fully functional web applications.

  Career Pathways

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

  Advancement opportunities: Experienced developers may progress toward full-stack development, application architecture, or technical team leadership.

  Industry demand: Digital presence requirements across Manitoba businesses, together with Winnipeg’s growing development sector, sustain consistent demand for portfolio-ready junior developers.

  * 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
  On Campus

  Program Overview

  The Cybersecurity Specialist diploma program at CDI College’s Winnipeg campus prepares students to secure networked systems, devices, and data for organizations of all sizes. The curriculum spans network and computer security management, cybersecurity techniques, and digital forensics, with emphasis on preparation for recognized industry certification examinations. The institution is registered under Manitoba’s Private Vocational Institutions Act.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop proficiency in the management and security of networks and computer systems.
  • Students acquire applied capability in cybersecurity techniques—vulnerability identification, system hardening, and incident response—together with digital forensics practice.
  • Students attain structured preparation for industry certification examinations spanning the CompTIA security track and Cisco CCNA.

  Career Pathways

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

  Advancement opportunities: Certified practitioners may progress toward security analysis, forensics specialization, or security operations leadership.

  Industry demand: Winnipeg’s concentration of financial and insurance headquarters sustains permanent security staffing requirements within one of technology’s most consistently growing occupational fields.

  * 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 Administrator

  Network administrators install, maintain, and administer computer networks. If you want to join this growing field, CDI College's Network Administrator program is for you. You will learn about managing and maintaining PCs, implementing network infrastructure, Linux, Network+, and more. You will be prepared to write several industry certification exams, including A+, CompTIA, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), and Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA). You will also put your new skills to the test as part of an intensive practicum placement in a real-world IT setting.

Skilled Trades, Auto, Fire Programs

• Warehouse And Distribution Management
  On Campus

  Program Overview

  The Warehouse and Distribution Management program at CDI College’s Winnipeg campus prepares students for supply chain careers in the handling and distribution of products and services from suppliers to consumers. The curriculum addresses the operational and commercial functions of the sector, and includes a supervised practicum in a warehouse or distribution centre environment. The institution is registered under Manitoba’s Private Vocational Institutions Act.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop knowledge of the handling, storage, and distribution of goods across supply chain operations.
  • Students acquire negotiation, transportation, demand planning, and procurement competencies applicable to warehouse and logistics roles.
  • Students attain applied operational capability through a supervised practicum in a warehouse or distribution centre, with formal employer evaluation.

  Career Pathways

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

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

  Industry demand: Winnipeg’s position as a national freight junction sustains continuous recruitment across the warehouse, distribution, retail, and manufacturing sectors.

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

Human & Social Services, CSW Programs

• Addictions And Community Services Worker
  On Campus

  Program Overview

  The Addictions and Community Services Worker program at CDI College’s Winnipeg campus prepares students to support clients experiencing substance use and mental health challenges. Instruction is delivered by seasoned professional instructors, with skills illustrated through case studies, dramatizations, and role-play simulations, and applied within a mandatory community placement. The institution is registered under Manitoba’s Private Vocational Institutions Act.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop applied knowledge of psychology and relapse prevention for evidence-informed support practice.
  • Students acquire pharmacology knowledge and nonviolent crisis intervention capabilities for safe client engagement.
  • Students attain field-ready practice competencies through case-based instruction and the mandatory community placement with an operating Winnipeg agency.

  Career Pathways

  Entry-level roles: Graduates qualify for positions including Addictions Worker, Community Support Worker, and Mental Health Support Worker within treatment programs, agencies, and health services.

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

  Industry demand: Manitoba’s community services sector maintains continuous recruitment for addictions and mental health support roles, with placement-experienced 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.

Education, Teaching Programs

• Education Assistant
  On Campus

  Program Overview

  The Education Assistant program at CDI College’s Winnipeg campus prepares students to support learners with additional needs within Manitoba’s educational settings. The curriculum incorporates specialized assistive communication instruction and two work-experience components within public or private schools, structured to span elementary, secondary, and additional-needs programs.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop the capability to support individuals with additional needs across elementary, secondary, and specialized educational programs.
  • Students acquire proficiency in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and assistive technology for children and adults, culminating in an assistive technology plan and implementation analysis developed through direct work with a special needs student.
  • Students attain applied classroom capability and professional confidence through two supervised work-experience placements in distinct school settings.

  Career Pathways

  Entry-level roles: Graduates qualify for positions including Education Assistant and Educational Support Worker within Winnipeg school divisions and independent schools.

  Advancement opportunities: Experienced assistants may progress toward specialized support positions or further studies in education and human services.

  Industry demand: Manitoba’s inclusive education framework sustains recurring education assistant recruitment across Winnipeg school divisions and community programs.

  * 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
  On Campus

  Program Overview

  The Graphic Design diploma program prepares students for careers in visual communication over 65 weeks of full-time study in Winnipeg. The curriculum covers design fundamentals, colour theory, and typography alongside applied training in the Adobe Creative Cloud suite, including Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator. Students complete the program with a professional portfolio demonstrating design competency across print and digital media.

  Core Competencies

  • Students develop proficiency in the Adobe Creative Cloud suite, including Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator.
  • Students acquire foundational knowledge of design principles, colour theory, and typography.
  • Students attain applied design skills for publications, packaging, advertising, and corporate branding, culminating in a professional portfolio.

  Career Pathways

  Entry-level roles: Graduates are prepared for positions as graphic designers, web designers, and junior creative professionals.

  Advancement opportunities: With experience, graduates may progress into senior designer, art director, or creative director roles.

  Industry demand: Demand for digital media and visual communication skills continues across advertising, publishing, marketing, and web development sectors.

  The institution is registered under Manitoba’s Private Vocational Institutions Act.

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