CDI College, Edmonton City Centre Campus:
One of Canada's leading career training institutions, CDI College has campuses in Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Manitoba and Quebec. Our career schools in Alberta are located in Edmonton and Calgary and offer diploma and certification programs in the fields of business, technology and health care. Our programs in Alberta are licensed by Alberta Advanced Education. Located in the heart of Edmonton's downtown core, the CDI College Edmonton City Centre campus teaches industry-relevant education that will give you the practical skills and real-world training needed to launch a successful career. As an incentive, students can choose from day or evening classes to fit their busy schedules. Financial assistance may also be available for those who qualify.
Business Diploma & Certification Programs:
- Business Administrative Professional Program:
Learn the most important aspects of business management and administration and the tools required for a career in business. Develop your skills in typing, communication, computer software, office organization, human relations, and self-management. Courses include Business Communications, Microsoft Word, and Office Skills. After graduation, career opportunities exist in a variety of business settings including banking, accounting, hospitality and marketing.
- Business Administration Management Program:
The Business Administration diploma program at CDI College is designed to expose you to the most important aspects of business management and administration while providing you with the tools required for a career in business. Learn business essentials such as bookkeeping, project management and effective business writing. Learn how to keep up to date with the latest business trends by reading financial newspapers, books, and magazines. Case studies will teach you to think analytically and apply your knowledge by solving problems and making decisions. After graduation, career opportunities exist in a variety of business settings including banking, accounting, hospitality and marketing.
- Accounting & 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.
- 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.
- Oil & Gas Administrator Program:
This program facilitates the development of clerical skills including keyboarding, computer skills, office organization, interpersonal skills, oral and written communication, and industry-related terminology and practices. Petroleum companies require their administrative assistant to have excellent office management skills, as well as industry-specific knowledge. The program will help you to develop effective office administration skills as well as to understand the terminology and practices used in the oil and gas industry. Graduates find employment in both large firms that require specialized skills, and smaller companies that require knowledge of all petroleum-related office areas.
- Professional Legal Assistant Program:
This program trains you to develop clerical skills, and introduces you to the legal terminology, concepts and documents utilized within the legal profession. The program combines lectures, discussion, assignments, practice file work, quizzes and examinations to prepare you for a fast-paced career in the legal field. Once you graduate, you will be qualified to work in law firms as office support personnel, legal departments of large corporations, financial institutions, in real estate and trust companies, as well as federal, provincial and municipal government offices.
Further Business & Office Programs (Please contact us for program descriptions)
- Medical Office Administration
- Legal Administration
- Travel & Tourism
Note: CDI College only accepts inquiries here from persons living in Canada at present. For further information on our career training programs in Edmonton City Centre, please e-mail us via our Contact Page.
