CDI College of Business, Technology & Healthcare

Business, Accounting, Marketing Programs

• ACCOUNTING & PAYROLL ADMINISTRATION – ONLINE
  CDI College's online Accounting and Payroll Administration program allows you to study anywhere while gaining the same knowledge you would in a traditional classroom. While studying 100% online, you'll gain a solid foundation in computer and office administration skills along with essential skills in accounting, bookkeeping, computerized accounting systems, and payroll. Your industry-experienced instructors will guide you through your program with online chats, live group sessions, announcements and more. You'll always have support to help you succeed in your studies. At the end of your program, you'll complete a real-world practicum placement to solidify what you've learned in your courses. And by the time graduation rolls around, you'll be ready to take on a variety of roles in accounting and payroll.
• BUSINESS AND DIGITAL MARKETING MANAGEMENT – ONLINE
  CDI College's online Business and Digital Marketing Management program gives you a flexible and convenient way to prepare for your new career. With a customized learning experience that's based around your schedule, you'll gain a solid foundation in job-ready skills while studying in the comfort of your own home. Your courses will cover key business topics such as accounting, project management, and human resources.You'll also learn the latest approaches to social media marketing, web design, and digital marketing. To ensure your educational experience is a success, your industry-experienced instructors will be available by to provide remote support, facilitate group discussions with your class, and mentor you through your studies. In addition to your 100% online course work, you'll also complete a real-world practicum placement to test your new knowledge. Upon graduation, you'll have the skills to succeed in a variety of business environments and roles.
• SOCIAL MEDIA AND WEB MARKETING – ONLINE
  What is the best way to get a hands-on education in online social media platforms, analytics and digital strategies? By completing your education online! CDI College's online Social Media and Web Marketing program allows you to complete your studies from the comfort of your own home, while gaining the knowledge you would in a traditional classroom.   With 100% of instruction and class assignments online, you will gain a solid foundation in Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Search Engine Marketing (SEM), content creation, strategic web design, and much more. Your practitioner-instructors will guide you through your course objectives with online chats, live group sessions, interactive examples, and more. As you would in a classroom setting, you will have the support you need to succeed in your studies. At the end of your program, you'll complete a real-world practicum placement to solidify what you've learned in social media and website marketing. Before you graduate, you will be ready to take on a variety of roles in digital marketing and social media.
• BUSINESS ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN
  In today’s job market, you need practical and marketable skills. The Business Accounting Technician program offers a combination of general office administration skills, accounting skills, and technology with which to help prepare you for opportunities in administrative or financial positions. A very strong aptitude for math is required for this course. The aim of this program is to provide students with a combination of computer and office administration skills and a practical foundation in accounting and computerized accounting systems. Students are prepared to enter the employment market upon graduation after a practicum that gives them on-the job experience.
• BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL
  Owing to increasingly powerful desktop computers and office software, businesses are relying on a few key people to perform the multitude of administrative duties that previously required many clerical staff. These key administrators are highly organized and well trained in leading edge office automation technology. The aim of the Business Administrative Professional diploma program is to provide you with a combination of office administration skills and technology. This combination includes general office administration, management and the operational skills needed to take charge as a cutting edge Business Administrative Professional.
• HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATION
  In any successful business, the most valuable commodity is people. Our Human Resources Administration diploma program prepares students to work as human resources assistants and officers so that they can help manage this essential asset.   Human resources administrators are needed in every kind of business, across every area of specialization. Upon graduation, you'll be prepared to begin a career as a Human Resources Assistant or Officer, while also being qualified to work in general office administration.
• OIL & GAS ADMINISTRATION

  CDI College's Oil and Gas Administration program teaches the vital administrative and clerical skills such as computer and software skills, interpersonal skills, business communication, and more.

  It also puts a strong emphasis on the petroleum industry and industry-specific knowledge such as terminology and practices.

  Graduates of this program will be well-prepared to enter the fast-paced and lucrative oil and gas sector in a variety of administrative capacities.

Legal, Policing Programs

• LEGAL ASSISTANT
  The legal profession has ample employment opportunities and provides a challenging and fascinating workplace. CDI College's Legal Assistant program introduces you to the core clerical skills, legal terminology, legal concepts, and documents you will need to thrive in the legal industry.

  Hands-on Legal Assistant Courses in Calgary or Edmonton

  The legal assistant courses at CDI College will cover a range of topics including how to make templates of court forms and important legal computer applications. The Legal Assistant diploma program combines lectures, discussion, quizzes, assignments, exams, and practical work experience to prepare you for a fast-paced career in the legal field. You will learn alternative dispute resolutions, courts, tribunals, the litigation process, employment law, and legal research and writing. You will also learn interpersonal skills and professionalism to give you the edge over your competition.

  Legal Assistant Diploma Program

  Get the hands-on training you need for your new legal career by testing your skills in a practicum placement. Both hands-on activities in the classroom and on-the-job practice will provide insight into how law firms, and legal departments in government or large corporations work. Graduate with real experience and hit the ground running from day one. Legal assistants love research, are detail-oriented, and are sticklers for deadlines. Also, with legal training from CDI College and a few years in the field after graduation, you may be ready to pursue a career as a Paralegal. If you want a fast track into a legal career, start by filling out the form to your right.

Travel, Tourism, Hospitality Programs

• EVENT SPECIALIST
  The Event Specialist diploma program at CDI College gives you the hands-on training you need to design, plan, and execute special events, including weddings, conferences, outdoor festivals and concerts, and black-tie galas.

  Event Planning Program

  As an event manager, you hold a key role in supervising décor teams, lighting and audio technicians, and the other skilled trades workers, contractors and volunteers who create the scene for events both large and small. Event managers are also responsible for the budgeting and financial management, resources planning, contracts and negotiations, and human resources management elements going into making events successful.

  Hands-on Event Management Training

  In the Event Specialist diploma program at CDI College, you'll receive training in event planning computer applications, event fundraising, bookkeeping and financial accounting, business communications, sales, marketing, and ticketing, as well as food, beverage and catering services. The program also includes certifications in WorldHost Fundamentals, FOODSAFE Level 1, Serving it Right, WHMIS, First Aid/CPR, and four certificates from the American Hotel & Lodging Institute (AHLEI), Convention Management and Service, Supervision in the Hospitality Industry, Hospitality Sales and Marketing, and Managing Service in Food and Beverage Operations. Upon graduation, you'll be ready to take on roles in the special events industry, including conference and meeting planning, event planning, festival organization, entertainment and special events production, and trade show planning.