Possible funding to those who qualify*
- Alberta Student Aid Program
- Second Career
- Loans
- Grants
- Bursaries
- Scholarships
Programs
Programs offered at each campus may vary, so be sure to check other campus offerings for the course you are most interested in.
Technology, Networking Programs
- Cybersecurity Technician
Hybrid
About the Program
The Cybersecurity Technician diploma at CDI College is available at campuses across BC, Alberta, Ontario, and Manitoba (and online), giving you comprehensive training in cybersecurity techniques, digital forensics, and the skills to defend any organization's systems.
What You'll Learn
- Managing and securing networks and computers against modern threats
- Cybersecurity techniques and digital forensics for threat detection and response
- Exam preparation for CompTIA A+, Net+, Security+, CySA+, PenTest+, Cisco CCNA, and Microsoft MCSE
- Applied skills through a 210-hour practicum in a real security environment (BC campuses)
Career Opportunities
Roles: Cybersecurity Technician, IT Security Technician, Security Operations Support in businesses and public-sector organizations across Canada
Why it matters: Cybersecurity is one of few fields where demand grows every year regardless of the economy, and seven certification exam preparations in one diploma is a credential stack most junior roles only list two or three of.
- Network Systems Engineer With Internship
Hybrid
About the Program
The Network Systems Engineer with Internship diploma takes CDI College's network engineering program and adds a formal internship—real on-the-job engineering experience before graduation. Available across BC, Alberta, Ontario, and Manitoba campuses and online.
What You'll Learn
- Installing, testing, and evaluating LANs and WANs, with systematic troubleshooting
- Linux, Cisco network devices, Windows Server, active directory, server virtualization, and SharePoint
- Exam preparation for CompTIA A+, Security+, Net+, and Cisco CCNA
- Documented on-the-job network engineering experience through the internship component
Career Opportunities
Roles: Network Systems Engineer, IT Infrastructure Analyst, Systems Network Specialist across Canadian enterprises, MSPs, and public-sector IT
Why it matters: The internship converts your diploma into an employment record before you graduate—in a field where employers consistently ask for experience, arriving with certified skills and documented practice time is a decisive advantage.