Pharmacy Technician Diploma

Have you ever dreamed of working in healthcare? The Pharmacy Technician Diploma Program prepares you for an important supporting role with pharmacists in diverse settings. From hospitals and neighbourhood pharmacies to long-term care facilities and specialty clinics, there’s a role waiting for you. Explore potential job opportunities and exciting career advancement in this rapidly evolving field.

What it is and is it right for you?

Becoming a Pharmacy Technician through Canadian Imperial College (CIC) gives you an entry point to one of the most dynamic and specialized industries in all of medicine and healthcare. This 49-week, hands-on program will give you the skills and confidence to start working immediately upon graduation—and we already have jobs waiting for you!

Do you want to…

Upgrade to an exciting new career?

This is a fast-changing field looking for eager individuals that want to make a positive difference for patients.

Be Job-Ready

Our Pharmacy Technician diploma is hands-on; you’ll get real-world training that leaves you feeling ready and prepared in just 49 weeks!

Start working immediately after graduation?

CIC has partnerships with major pharmacy chains that are ready to make offers to our successful graduates.

Does that sound like the right fit for you? Here’s some of what you’ll learn:

  • Prescription Processing & Dispensing: Learn to master patient consultations, handle confidential information, and provide an exceedingly high standard of care.
  • Product Compounding: Perfect the art of compounding non-sterile and sterile medications to meet unique patient needs across healthcare settings. 
  • Inventory & Supply Management: Put your meticulous thinking skills to good use—keep pharmacy inventory expertly organized and efficiently stocked.
  • Medical Device Training: Help new patients with personalized care; educate them on how to use their medical devices safely and effectively.

Why This Program/CIC?

Canadian Imperial College is a supportive, learning-based, and community-focused atmosphere. We’re working for your success—here’s why our Pharmacy Technician Diploma stands out:

Accelerated, Practical, Real-World Training

Finish your certification in less than a year and start your career equipped with ready-to-use experience.

Job Placement Opportunities

With partnerships across five major pharmacy chains, we provide students with direct employment pathways upon graduation.

Expert Instructors

Learn from experienced pharmacy professionals who bring industry-tested insights and mentorship to the classroom.

Supportive Environment

We offer resources and guidance to help you succeed academically, prepare for your exams, and thrive in your future workplace.

From Past Students

★★★★★

Enrolling with Canadian Imperial College was the best decision ever! They have prompt responses and their assistance is flawless. Programs they offer open wider doors for one’s career path. Canadian Imperial College made my relocation story stress free as they help you with every step to settle in. Thank you Canadian Imperial College for making my dream come true 🙂

Amanda Chikoo

★★★★★

Studying at Canadian Imperial college was an incredibly positive experience. The small class size made a huge difference  in my learning journey , allowing for more direct interaction with professors and classmates. Overall I had a wonderful experience because of its close-knit environment.

Mankosi Bothile

★★★★★

I am delighted to share my experience as the responses were very prompt and had a superb first impression of the management. So utmost speedy response made me very positive and it made me to make a decision to study in Imperial College in Edmonton, Alberta.

Sarath Vidanage

★★★★★

Honestly the whole journey, hasn’t been easy for me due to the different time zones, but in all it’s being a amazing experience, meeting and making new friends and also learning this program has given much insight to knowledge and understanding of things which I had no knowledge of at all. My lecturer has been so amazing, he tried to make it fun, exciting and also more practical us well for us to get a better understanding of the whole program. In all am glad I signed up for this course.

Barbara Sam