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Accounting and Payroll Administrator - CDI College

The Accounting and Payroll Administrator program equips you with the tools necessary to meet the demands of the current job market. The objective of this program is to give you hands-on training in the key areas of accounting and payroll for businesses big and small. You will learn how to use computerized accounting programs such as Simply Accounting and ACCPAC, and by the end of your program, you will have all the necessary skills to keep a set of books, both manually and on a computerized system. CDI understands that certifications set you apart from your competition. When you graduate from CDI’s Accounting and Payroll Administrator program, you will meet the requirements to receive the Payroll Compliance Practitioner certification from the Certified Payroll Management Program (CPMP). This certification is nationally recognized as the standard of excellence for payroll training, so you can be confident that your CDI diploma is recognized and respected in the business world.

Addictions and Community Services Worker - CDI College

Reward yourself with a multi-faceted career that is committed to assisting alcohol and drug abuse clients within your community. CDI College’s Addictions and Community Services Worker diploma caters to students who are interested in working in the professional health care sector. Graduates provide support in child, youth, and family social services, alcoholism, drug abuse, family violence and senior care. Career opportunities also exist in group homes, correctional and community mental health centres, and facilities for the physically and developmentally handicapped. Students are introduced to a wide range of core skills including writing, file management, assessment and treatment planning, counselling, and communications. Since addictions and community service workers are required to interact with clients and health care professionals on a daily basis these core skills are essential to the job. Additionally, students study the topics of psychology, pharmacology, addiction prevention and intervention, and other medical areas. Each student must complete a total of 320 hours over the course of 8 weeks in a mandatory clinical placement. CDI College provides a Career and Employment Strategies course that covers job searching and interviewing techniques, resume writing, and job counselling services to help students prepare for the work world.

Business Administration - CDI College

The goal of our Business Administration program is to train students in the most relevant, up-to-date aspects of business management and administration. The program's content reflects current trends and best practices in business administration. In this business program, you will acquire computer skills, accounting knowledge and will learn about the fundamentals of project management. Courses that will prepare you for business success include Business Essentials, Effective Business Writing, Marketing and Professional Skills. In addition to the valuable skill set you will acquire with this CDI diploma program, you’ll also gain important skills like networking and communications. After graduation, you can choose from a wide variety of career options in fields such as finance, office management, administration, human resources and many more!

Computer Business Applications Specialist - CDI College

The Computer Business Applications Specialist program helps develop fundamental computer, office administration and professional business skills. Emphasis is placed on learning operating systems, discovering how to use the Internet to your advantage, and gaining in-depth knowledge of the most popular word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software applications in use today. Superior professional skills are developed in this certificate program, which are always highly sought after by employers. Upon graduating from this program, you will be able to operate computer application systems that will help to streamline day-to-day business operations. Successful graduates will be ideally suited for positions in small to medium-sized companies where superior software application skills are required.

Computer Programmer - CDI College

Working with the latest programming languages and tools, CDI’s Computer Programmer diploma program will equip you with the skills you need to evaluate technical needs and design effective business solutions. You will gain hands-on knowledge of how to prepare, write, manage, and troubleshoot programming code to maintain and update programming information. CDI’s program provides you with the skills and techniques required for programming, coding, systems analysis, and database management so you can start a career in Information Technology. You will learn about various types of current hardware and software as well as the procedures and applications for programming computers. The Computer Programmer program will help students develop the analysis, design and computer programming skills required to meet employers' needs in these areas. Graduates of the program will be prepared for entry-level positions in Information Technology as game developers, programmers, web developers, database designers, software testers, customer support analysts, system coordinators, and technical support representatives.

Legal Administrative Assistant - CDI College

The Legal Administrative Assistant program is an intensive study of the legal profession. In this program, you will learn legal office procedures, terminology, court systems, legal record keeping and bookkeeping. Students will not only enhance their keyboarding and transcription skills, but will also receive hands-on training in the two major word processing programs. Course material in this program will include wills and estates, real estate, corporate and commercial law, civil litigation, and family law. After graduation, you will be well prepared to begin your career as a legal trainee in lawyers' offices or as an assistant in legal departments of financial, real estate and other firms. Every office needs well-trained support staff, therefore the challenges and opportunities are endless once certified as a Legal Administrative Assistant.

Medical Office Assistant - CDI College

Students with a combined interest in medical sciences and business will find career opportunities through CDI College’s Medical Office Assistant diploma program. This program prepares students for employment in a variety of work environments including private medical practices, clinics, and hospitals. Students begin with classes in information processing, learning Microsoft Word and Excel programs, keyboarding, and information processing before moving onto basic business procedures. Technical skills in medical terminology, human anatomy, and medical machine transcription are taught in later phases of the diploma program. In addition, a mandatory practicum is required for graduation, allowing students to apply their education in real-world scenarios. Students are given strong support from CDI College’s career and employment services. Topics including job searching and interviewing, employer expectations, and resume preparation is offered in the Medical Office Assistant program’s Career and Employment Strategies course to assist students with finding the right job after graduation.

Network Administrator - CDI College

The Network Administrator program focuses on preparing students to manage and maintain computers and network installations. You will develop technical skills in network installation, maintenance and management as well as implementation, and operating computer services. In addition to developing a solid foundation in Information Technology skills, you will participate in a 200-hour work placement program. CDI’s program also prepares you for certification exams in Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) A+ and Network+ certifications, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), and Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA).

Network and Internet Security Specialist - CDI College

CDI’s Network and Internet Security Specialist program covers all aspects of implementation, and operating computer services, which are rapidly growing areas in the information technology industry This program will prepare you to plan, implement, administer, support and secure networked computer systems and their users. It will also prepare for certification exams in Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) A+, Network+ and Security+ certifications, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA), and Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA).

Programmer Analyst / Internet Solutions Developer - CDI College

The Programmer Analyst/Internet Solutions Developer program is designed for students wishing to pursue a career maintaining and developing software solutions and applications. CDI’s Programmer Analyst/Internet Solutions Developer program focuses on preparing students to analyze business needs and design solutions; prepare, write, manage and troubleshoot programming code; and maintain and update existing programming code You will be trained to use Microsoft Visual C# .NET, OOD, OOP, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Access, SQL Server, Microsoft Office, Visio, ADO.NET, HTML, XML, Script, ASP.NET, and Web Services. In the last phase of the program, you will focus on developing skills in Object-Oriented Programming using either C++ or Java. In addition to developing a solid foundation in programming skills, you will participate in a 200-hour work placement program. Graduates may successfully compete for positions such as Computer Programmer, Programmer Analyst and Software Development Programmer.

Programmer Analyst / Web Developer - CDI College

The Programmer Analyst/Web Developer program focuses on preparing students to analyze business needs and design solutions; prepare, write, manage and troubleshoot Web Development and programming code, and maintain and update existing code. You will be trained to work with Microsoft Visual C#.NET, SQL Server, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Access and Microsoft Office. You will learn to use HTML, DHTML, VB Script, ASP, XML, ASP.NET, Photoshop, Flash MX (with ActionScript), Dreamweaver MX, and ColdFusion as well. In addition to developing a solid foundation in programming skills, you will participate in a 200-hour work placement program. Graduates may successfully compete for positions such as an Application Programmer, Computer Programmer, Programmer Analyst, Web Programmer, Web Developer, Interactive Media Developer, and Multimedia Developer, to name a few.

Travel and Tourism - CDI College

Turn your passion for travel into an exciting career! The travel and tourism industry is the largest employment sector in the world and it offers many travel-related rewards. The Travel and Tourism program combines technical computer training with sales skills, world geography knowledge and marketing techniques to guarantee your success in this fast-paced sector. This CDI program will also teach you how to operate the two main computer reservation systems used in Canadian travel agencies; Apollo and SABRE. In addition, you will learn about worldwide destinations, cruises, ticketing, tariffs and travel agency operations. Graduates of this program have gone on to work in all sectors of the travel industry in positions like: tour operator, airline attendant, travel agent and cruise ship facilitator.

Web Designer - CDI College

Prepare for a career that allows you to indulge both your creative and technical sides with Web Design training from CDI College.

The well-rounded curriculum can prepare you to design, develop, and build web sites. CDI College can also allow you to gain hands-on experience using industry-related software, including Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash, and JavaScript. In addition, you can gain vital skills related to the selection and organization of web site content.

Computer Business Applications Specialist with Accounting - CDI College

The Computer Business Applications Specialist program helps develop fundamental computer, office administration and professional business skills. Emphasis is placed on learning operating systems, discovering how to use the Internet to your advantage, and gaining in-depth knowledge of the most popular word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software applications in use today. Superior professional skills are developed in this certificate program, which are always highly sought after by employers. Upon graduating from this program, you will be able to operate computer application systems that will help to streamline day-to-day business operations. Successful graduates will be ideally suited for positions in small to medium-sized companies where superior software application skills are required.

Intra Oral Dental Assistant - CDI College

Enroll in CDI College’s Intra-Oral Dental Assistant diploma program and discover the many career opportunities that await graduates. This diploma program is a comprehensive and intensive study of dental care, oral pathology, pharmacology, and dental radiography. Students learn how to prepare treatment rooms and patients for treatments, assist dentists during treatment, perform infection control procedures, process radiographs, apply topical fluoride and anaesthetic, and maintain patient records, insurance accounts, and other general administrative duties. Courses in the Intra-Oral Dental Assistant program consist of a variety of practical and theoretical lessons. Students begin with core dental studies which give an orientation to dentistry, oral facial science, and environmental health and safety. Students are also taught how to organize and manage diagnostic records, conduct radiography, and perform administrative duties. Students require 80 hours of work experience in a private practice during Phase I of the program and 60 hours during Phase II to graduate with a diploma. The work experience gives students practical experience working in a dental environment with professional dental assistants and dentists. CDI College follows the rules and legislation regarding the certification of dental assistants. Graduates who are looking for employment as Certified Dental Assistants must be certified by the College of Dental Surgeons of BC. The National Dental Assisting Examining Board (NDAEB) certificate is also required for graduates wishing to be certified.

Pharmacy Technician - CDI College

Begin a career in the growing and in-demand pharmacy industry with CDI College’s Pharmacy Technician diploma. This comprehensive program teaches students the fundamental skills and knowledge required for a successful career as a Pharmacy Technician. Students receive hands-on experience in the areas of dispensing, compounding, mathematics, computer processing and data entry, drug/body interaction, and drug delivery systems among others. Additionally, students practice their customer service skills and learn about different pharmaceutical environments such as retail, hospital, and small business. By developing real-world skills in conflict management and communications, graduates will have a greater understanding of the dynamic duties and skill sets needed for a career as a Pharmacy Technician. CDI College offers an exceptional faculty with professional experience and expertise in the pharmaceutical field of study. Students complete a practicum in a community pharmacy, where they will gain practical work experience. CDI College provides career development sessions to assist with interviewing skills, job searching, and career counselling. Graduates of this program will be eligible to apply to sit the certification examination offered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board of Alberta (PTCB-AB) and to register with the Canadian Association of Pharmacy Technicians – Alberta (CAPT-AB), Alberta’s professional association for pharmacy technicians.

Accounting Administrative Assistant - CDI College

If you are a team player who loves to work with numbers, you may want to consider a career in Accounting. Accounting Administrative Assistants support all of the administrative functions for the Accounting Department which include assisting in the production and distribution of weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc reports. In the Accounting Administrative Assistant program, you’ll learn about both manual and computerized accounting. Through a series of lectures and hands-on learning, you can be confident that you will leave CDI with the knowledge and clerical skills you’ll need to succeed. Courses include Business Communications, Manual Accounting and Computerized Accounting. The course material is easy to understand and online progress checks provide immediate feedback.

Community Health Care - Vancouver Career College

A career in care giving is the perfect way to make a difference in your community and the lives of those who need specialized aide. The Community Health Care program at Vancouver Career College provides training and hands-on experience for work in settings like schools, community centres and care facilities. This 43-week intensive program prepares students for care positions in residencies, special needs facilities and more. Vancouver Career College’s highly trained instructors teach the skills needed to work with developmental disorders, special needs patients, behavioural disabilities, mental health disorders and geriatric patients. In addition, students learn how to plan recreational activities and programs, and run rehabilitation programs using art and music therapy. During the program, students gain experience in their field through three practica. Students spend three weeks in a non-clinical care facility, such as a school or community centre; three weeks in an intermediate care facility; and four weeks in an extended care facility, Graduates receive the following certifications: Community Health Care Worker Diploma; Long Term Geriatric Care Aid Certificate; Resident Care Attendant Diploma; Alzheimer’s Certificate; Mental Health Community Care Certificate; Basics of Medications Certificate; Standard First Aid Certificate; CPR “C” Certificate; Food Safe Level 1 Certificate and a WHMIS Certificate. At the end of this program, you will be fully prepared to enter the personally and professionally rewarding field of Community Health Care.

Practical Nursing Generic - Vancouver Career College

Practical Nurses work in concert with fellow health care specialists in settings like acute care wards, private homes, public schools and long-term care facilities. Vancouver Career College’s Practical Nursing Diploma program trains students to work in medical, surgical and rehabilitation care in a variety of positions. The 52-week intensive training program introduces students to the fundamental duties and responsibilities of a Practical Nurse. The curriculum follows standards laid out by the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of British Columbia. Students are trained in both holistic and clinical practices, with a focus on the Nursing Arts. Courses combine both classroom learning and lab work, as well as three practica. During this supervised hands-on training, students gain experience in facilities dealing with acute care, gerantology and community medical care. At the end of the supervised learning, students participate in a preceptorship and job search training, to help transition them from student to graduate.

Oil and Gas Administrative Assistant - CDI College

The Oil and Gas Administrative Assistant performs a variety of duties in today’s many petroleum-related careers. The Oil and Gas Administrative Assistant program will help you develop important clerical skills including keyboarding, computer skills, oral and written communication, office organization and interpersonal skills. Petroleum companies require their administrative assistant to have excellent office management skills as well as industry-specific knowledge, so the Oil and Gas Administrative Assistant program will thoroughly explore industry-related terminology and practices. The program combines lectures, practical exercises, projects, exams and online progress checks for immediate feedback. Course material is easy to understand and customizable learning paths and group discussions will help you achieve success. After graduating, you should confidently find employment in large firms that require specialized skills or smaller companies that require knowledge of all areas in the oil and gas industry.