About CDI College - Richmond


 

CDI College is growing! With over 30 years of experience in providing high caliber, career focused technology and business training; CDI College has recently merged with several other national leaders in the post secondary career training world.

CDI College has a reputation for being the leader in Career Training Colleges across Canada! Our diploma programs provide our students with the experience and accreditation which they need to become job ready in as little as 6 to 12 months. Why spend 2 or 3 years when you can get it done in 1?

The result of this is a fully national CDI College. With over 100 years of providing focused Business, Technology and Health Care training, we help students acquire their desired job skills, fast!





CDI College - Richmond
218-4940 No. 3 Road
Richmond, BRITISH COLUMBIA V6X 3A5, CA

  • Finance
    • Accounting and Payroll Administrator
    The Accounting and Payroll Administrator program is designed to provide you with the fundamentals of practical accounting and payroll tools. Through vital hands-on training, you will develop accurate and reliable accounting and payroll procedures through the use of manual and computerized accounting applications. You will gain the ability to perform general accounting duties, using knowledge and skills to gather, record, organize, and analyze the financial data of an organization. Additionally, your active participation in our Learning System will enable you to develop the educational and hands-on abilities to succeed as a business professional. Strong accounting skills are a crucial component of a smooth-running business. Employment opportunities for accounting and payroll specialists are expected to rise in the coming years, with an increasing need for well-trained professionals.


  • Business / Management / Office Services
    • Business Administration
    Take charge of your life. The Business Administration program is designed to provide you with the tools to succeed in many facets of business. You will learn about the relevant aspects of management and administration that will enable you to become an effective business professional. The up-to-date curriculum and relevant case studies provide real-world instruction in the latest business techniques and practices. It emphasizes the development of critical-thinking, analytical and communication skills that allows you to solve problems and make sound business decisions.

    Computer Business Applications Specialist
    The focus of this program is to familiarize the student with the skills necessary to enter the work force as a trained user of the most popular computer software applications. The objective is for the student to develop practical skills in software applications for major office functions. Students will be provided with "hands-on" training on a computer. In addition, the student will be taught the terms, concepts, and methods to fully utilize each application. Furthermore, your active participation in our Learning System will help you to develop confidence in your abilities as a Business professional. Career Opportunities Career paths are wide and varied since any business can use these packages. Successful graduates can expect careers in any type of organization - large or small - in the private, government, or manufacturing sectors.

    Microsoft Office Specialist
    In order to become competitive in today’s job market, it helps greatly to have certifications that are recognized and respected within the industry.  It is important to demonstrate to employers that you have the skills and knowledge to excel in your chosen job.  The Microsoft Office Specialist certification program at CDI College lets employers know that you have achieved a level of expertise in Microsoft Office applications and gives you the edge you need.   This program gives you hands-on training in Microsoft Office with an in-depth study of Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.  When you successfully graduate from the program, you will receive a Microsoft Office Specialist certification credential that sets you apart from your competitors in the job market.   This credential is recognized worldwide as proof that you have the desktop Microsoft skills needed to complete computing jobs successfully.


  • Communications
    • Event Coordinator & Management
    If you do your best work behind the scenes, event coordination may be the career path for you. Keep events like conferences, trade shows and festivals on track with the skills you'll gain in CDI's Event Coordinator and Management diploma program. Event managers are the glue that holds an event together, often in charge of managing finances, contracts and negotiations, supervising staff and volunteers and many other tasks that keep an event running smoothly. Whether it's a summer music festival or a keynote speaker event for CEOs, the Event Coordination and Management program gives students basic event planning building blocks that can be applied to a variety of event situations. This program also prepares students to pass key certification exams that are recognized within the industry and will help them secure employment


  • Healthcare
    • Medical Office Assistant
    The Medical Office Assistant program is designed to provide you with the skills to complete administrative tasks in a medical environment. Through training in medical terminology, front-office tasks, medical transcription and word processing, you will be prepared to assume vital office functions. Additionally, your active participation in our Learning System will enable you to develop the educational and hands-on abilities to succeed as a health care professional. Strong administrative skills and medical office knowledge, as well as a self-confident and professional manner, will prepare you for a rewarding career within the medical industry. With superior interpersonal, organizational and communication abilities, you will have the tools to gain employment in a medical practice, clinic, hospital or other health care facility. Some career opportunities include: Medical Office Assistant Medical Transcriptionist Medical Insurance Clerk Medical Records Clerk Data Entry Specialist

    Practical Nursing
    Are you interested in a career in health care? Would you love to work closely with other health care specialists in acute care wards, private homes, public schools or long-term care facilities?  If so, you should consider a career as a Practical Nurse. The Practical Nursing diploma program at CDI College will prepare you to work in medical, surgical and rehabilitation care in a variety of positions. This comprehensive 51-week training program prepares you to assume the fundamental duties and responsibilities of a Practical Nurse. The curriculum adheres to the standards laid out by the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of British Columbia and the course work combines both classroom learning and lab work. Through a series of Nursing Arts courses, you will learn both holistic and clinical practices. You will also gain hands-on experience through three supervised practicum placements in acute care facilities, gerontology ward and community medical care centers. At the end of your third practicum placement, you will participate in a preceptorship and job search training, to help transition you from student to graduate."

    Resident Care Attendant
    The demand for caregivers has never been greater. Are you a compassionate person committed to helping others? Are you ready to take your caring personality and apply it to a health care career? The Resident Care Attendant program at CDI College can prepare you for a rewarding career in this growing health care field. In the Resident Care Attendant program, you will learn to assist people, especially older adults, who require physical care and support.  The program focuses on the development of crucial personal and occupational qualities attendants need to care for residents of long-term care facilities. You will learn to identify and respond to the physical and emotional day-to-day needs of your clients. You will also receive practical, hands-on training in physical and mental activities and learn to observe and communicate with residents. You will also learn to operate and care for of specialized equipment. After successfully completing the Residential Care Attendant program, you will be qualified to work in long-term care facilities, home health care agencies, retirement homes/residences, hospices and group homes.


    CDI College - Richmond AdvantagesAbout Us
    With 36 locations across Canada, and over 35 programs to choose from CDI College is for you.

    Did You Know?
    CDI College is now offering full-time diploma and certificate programs in the evening.

    Job Search Assistance
    Our Career services department is committed to our graduates success. For a period of six months following their program completion date, our graduates receive assistance while they are seeking employment.



    CDI College Locations:
    Quebec City
    Montreal
    Calgary City Centre
    Winnipeg
    Calgary North
    Edmonton City Centre
    Edmonton North
    Edmonton South
    Abbotsford
    Burnaby
    Surrey
    Vancouver
    Laval
    Richmond
    Pointe-Claire
    Ajax

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