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A career in AI can be worth it if you enjoy technology and working with data. Many people think AI jobs are all about developing advanced algorithms and training machine learning models. Those jobs exist, and they usually require a university degree. But many other tech jobs have AI as a core part of the work, like data analytics and software development. College training can help you build the skills for entry-level roles in these fields.

These days, AI shows up in almost every job. An office assistant might use it to draft emails. A bookkeeper might use it to sort receipts.

But using AI at work doesn’t make it an AI career. A career in AI means working on the technology side. You might help organizations manage their data, build their software, or put AI tools to work.

In this post, we look at what AI careers really look like in Canada, what skills and training they require, and how to know if this path is right for you.

Business careers in Canada offer opportunities to work across industries, doing anything from managing financial records and coordinating office operations to developing marketing campaigns and supporting business growth. Understanding your options can help you identify a path that fits your interests and strengths.

A SOC analyst watches an organization’s computer systems for signs of a cyberattack. They review security alerts, investigate anything that looks suspicious, and pass legitimate threats to senior team members. It’s one of the most common entry-level jobs in cybersecurity.

You might be a great fit for an educational assistant (EA) career if you are patient, stay calm under pressure, and want to help students who need extra support. But before you commit, it helps to know what the work is really like.

As a teenager, Jenna Boivin struggled with addictions, an eating disorder, and a personality disorder. After a stint in a psychiatric hospital, she took stock of her life and decided to make a change.

In her early 40s, Erin Waluk was ready to start rebuilding her life. She had spent years healing from trauma and addiction, and she knew she wanted more.

If you’re thinking about a career in cybersecurity, you’ve probably noticed there’s more than one way to get there.

Many cybersecurity job postings call for a degree, but many employers are also willing to accept candidates with diplomas. The truth is that in the IT world, employers are often more interested in what you can do rather than what credentials you hold.

So if you want to expand your skill set, which educational path should you choose?

Herzing offers both a cybersecurity diploma and a Bachelor of Applied Cybersecurity degree, and which one is right for you depends on your goals, your timeline, and how far you want to take your career.

Here’s a clear look at how the two programs compare.

Herzing’s Bachelor of Applied Cybersecurity takes just 28 months to complete—significantly faster than the typical three-year timeline for an applied bachelor’s degree.

Technology careers in Canada cover everything from protecting networks and troubleshooting systems to developing software and working with data. For career starters and people considering a change, figuring out which technology path fits their interests and what training can help them prepare can be a challenge.

Herzing College's Mental Health and Addictions Worker diploma program is now approved by the Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation (CACCF), Canada's addiction workforce regulator. This approval confirms the program meets the educational requirements for two nationally recognized credentials: