CDI College - Canada - The Reluctant Gourmet

School Information

CDI College's - Canadian Locations

26 Total Campuses

Founded In 1970

Private, For Profit

About CDI College

For over 40 years, CDI College students have been preparing for careers with rich in opportunity. The programs are crafted to prepare you for your new career with hands-on learning experience, guided by practitioner-instructors with years of industry experience. As one of Canada’s premier career-training institutions, we offer market-driven programs that cn help you develop the skills that are in-demand by employers today.

CDI College is considered by many to be one of Canada's best sources for Hospitality Management & Tourism education. CDI College has a wide range of schools spanning from Alberta to Ontario, all across Canada.

CDI graduates have found success in meeting modern employment requirements upon graduation. This success comes from CDI College's strong curriculum, learning outcomes and frequent formal industry consultations. CDI College keeps strong ties with the business, technology and health care industries to continually monitor and update our curriculum.

Employers want graduates that are knowledgeable, and possess the skills needed to succeed. As a result, students receive specialized training with the software, tools and equipment you will use in the Hospitality or Tourism field. You even work on projects that will help prepare you for challenges that you may face on the job.

We have listed the Hospitality and Management course types below, along with a listing of all the CDI College locations in British Columbia. When you find the location for you, selct your course and fill out the short information request form.

COURSES

Hospitality Certificate

The Hospitality Certificate program at CDI College introduces students to areas of the hotel and food services industry. Each course will introduce students to separate aspects of the hospitality field like housekeeping, management, food/beverage services, and hotel security.

The Certificate includes five hospitality modules. If you would like, you can upgrade to either the Hospitality Operations diploma or Hospitality Management diploma to receive more training.

Upon graduation you will receive the Hospitality Certificate, as well as credits towards American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) diploma, which can be transferred to many other schools.

Hospitality Management

The Hospitality Management program at CDI College offers students training in several areas of the hotel and food services industry. Each course will introduce students to separate aspects of the hospitality field like hospitality field such as housekeeping management, food/beverage services, and hotel security.

Graduates have found work in restaurants and hotels as managers, supervisors, and other crucial positions. Upon graduation you will not only receive a Hospitality Management diploma, but also earn an American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) diploma, which is transferable to many schools. You also receive certification in BC FoodSafe and Serving It Right.

Hospitality Operations

The Hospitality Operations program at CDI College will introduce you to several areas of the hotel and food services industry. Each course is designed to introduce students to different aspects of the hospitality field such as housekeeping management, food and beverage services, hotel security and much more.

The diploma consists of any eight hospitality modules, Student Success Strategies, Career and Employment Strategies and Practicum modules. Graduates may find work in restaurants and hotels as managers or supervisors. Students also receive certification in BC Foodsafe and Serving It Right.

Event Planner

Event planners handle the creative design, planning, and execution of special events – from weddings and conferences, to outdoor festivals, black-tie galas, and concerts. Event managers can end up superving décor teams, lighting/audio technicians, as well as responsibilities for budgets/financial management, resource planning, contracts/negotiations, and human resources management.

The Event Planner program will introduce you to the special events industry and the processes needed to successfully manage event production. Student membership with the International Special Events Society of Canada (ISES) is also included.

Travel Tourism

The travel and tourism industry is one of the fastest growing career opportunities - in Canada and around the world. CDI College's Travel and Tourism program teaches the skills you need to succeed in this rising field such as world geography, sales and marketing skills, computer training, and customer service.

You will acquire skills like the operation of Apollo and SABRE, the two main computer systems used in Canadian travel agencies. You'll also learn about tariffs and travel agency operations, cruises, and ticketing. Salary ranges for these roles depend on a lot of factors, but travel and tourism jobs can be very lucrative.

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CDI COLLEGE LOCATIONS

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