CDI College, Surrey campus:
Established in 1969, CDI College is a private, accredited career-training institution offering full-time diploma and certification programs throughout Canada in British Columbia, Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta, and Quebec. We provide career-focused training in the business, technology, health care and legal fields. CDI College campuses in BC include Surrey, Vancouver (downtown), Burnaby, and Abbotsford. In British Columbia, CDI College is accredited by the Private Career Training Institutions Agency of BC (PCTIA). Financial assistance may be available for those who qualify.
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CDI College Surrey Business Diploma / Certification Programs:
- Business Administration Program:
This diploma program trains students in the most relevant, up-to-date aspects of business management and administration. In this business program, the curriculum reflects current trends and best practices in business administration. Courses include Business Essentials, Effective Business Writing, Marketing and Professional Skills. Students acquire computer skills, accounting knowledge and will learn about the fundamentals of project management, and gain important skills such as networking and communications. After graduation, a wide variety of career options are available in fields such as finance, business administration, office management, human resources and more!
- Accounting Certificate Program:
The objective of this program for individuals who are looking to pursue a rewarding career in accounting is to give a firm understanding of the accounting world, as well as provide hands-on training in Simply Accounting and ACCPAC automated business accounting systems. Learn bookkeeping and financial accounting as well as using industry software. Graduates use their certificate and training in a wide number of industries and fields.
- Accounting and Payroll Administration Program:
The objective of this program is to give you hands-on training in the key areas of accounting and payroll. In addition to these core skills, you will learn how to use computerized accounting programs such as Simply Accounting and ACCPAC, and will acquire all the necessary skills to keep a set of books, both manually and on a computerized system. CDI understands that certifications set you apart in the job market. When you graduate, 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.
- Computer Business Applications Specialist Program:
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 business certificate program, which are always highly sought after by employers.
Upon graduating from the Computer Business Applications Specialist 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 Business Applications Specialist - Accounting Program:
The Computer Business Applications Specialist - Accounting program helps develop fundamental computer, office administration and professional business skills. Emphasis is placed on learning operating systems, exploring Internet tools and gaining in-depth knowledge of the most popular word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software applications in use today. Superior professional skills are also developed - those which are highly sought after by all employers.
- Paralegal Program:
The 65-week Paralegal diploma program at CDI College combines administrative skills with extensive legal training and trains you to enter the challenging and fascinating world of law. The intensive program introduces students to the Canadian court system and covers all aspects of the law, including family law, corporate law, real estate, criminal law and litigation. Students also learn the procedures for legal documentation and handling evidence. Students receive an Internet and core computing certification and study advanced keyboarding and business communications, as well as other day-to-day administrative tasks. The program culminates in a five-week internship where students will work in a law office. Graduates are ready to enter the legal world working as a Paralegal in settings such as private law firms, corporate firms, or government offices.
- Legal Administrative Assistant Program:
In this program, you will learn legal office procedures, terminology, court systems, legal record keeping and bookkeeping. Course material in this program will include wills and estates, real estate, corporate and commercial law, civil litigation, and family law. Students will not only enhance their keyboarding and transcription skills, but will also receive hands-on training in the two major word processing programs. After graduation, you will be well prepared to begin your career as a legal admin in lawyers' offices or as an assistant in legal departments of financial, real estate and other firms.
- Office Administration - Executive (Please contact us for a program description.)
- Medical Office Assistant Program:
Students of this diploma program develop skills in four key areas: medical terminology, medical office administrative skills, medical transcription, and word processing. The program also fosters the development of interpersonal skills, organizational effectiveness, and communication skills necessary to function in a medical environment. The training, in conjunction with a professional and self-confident attitude, will help prepare you for a career in a medical practice, clinic, hospital, or other medical / health care area.
- Travel & Tourism Program:
Turn your passion for travel into an exciting career! The Travel and Tourism program at CDI College combines technical computer training with sales skills, marketing techniques, and world geography knowledge to guarantee your success in this fast-paced sector. This program will also teach you how to operate the two main computer / airline reservation systems used in Canadian travel agencies; SABRE and Apollo. In addition, you will learn about worldwide destinations, ticketing, tariffs, cruises, and travel agency operations.
The travel and tourism industry is the largest employment sector in the world and it offers many travel-related rewards. Graduates of the CDI Travel & Tourism program have gone on to work in all sectors of the travel industry in positions like: tour operator, travel agent, airline attendant, and cruise ship facilitator.
Note: CDI College only accepts inquiries here from persons living in Canada at present. For further information on the programs available in Surrey B.C., please e-mail us via our Contact Page.
