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Looking to enhance your skills as a CDP this fall? A range of programs across Canada are offering virtual and in-person training for career professionals, covering everything from core competencies and career counselling theory to ethics, inclusive practice and program delivery. Explore some of the options below.
Additional Qualification Courses in Guidance and Career Education (OSCA)
Oct. 6 – Dec. 5 (Online)
The instructor, a current guidance teacher-counsellor, will walk participants through this three-part course aimed at educators specializing in Guidance and Career Education. The course is geared toward enhancing skills necessary for effective guidance counselling in Ontario schools.
Canadian Association for Supported Employment (CASE)
The following online courses are available in the fall:
- An Intersectional Approach to Supporting Career Development (Sept. 15 – Oct. 26, & Nov. 3 – Dec. 14. Delivered in partnership with CERIC)
- Job Development (Sept. 15 – Nov. 9 & Nov. 10 – Jan. 18)
- Supported Employment Essentials (Sept. 15 – Nov. 9 & Nov. 10 – Jan. 18)
Career Professionals of Canada (CPC)
Ongoing (Online)
Self-paced online courses covering foundational skills, resume development, employment consulting and work-life coaching.
Career Development Professional Essentials (University of Calgary Continuing Education)
University of Calgary Continuing Education provides essential knowledge of the career development field of practice. The university provides programs that consists of several online and hybrid courses.
- Assessment Practice in Career Development (Oct. 14 – Dec. 8, Online Asynchronous):
- Career Development Foundations (Sep. 23 – Nov. 17, Online Asynchronous)
- Client Work Search Strategies: Resumes and Cover Letters (Sep. 16 – Oct. 27, Online Hybrid)
- Ethics for Career Development Professionals (Nov. 18 – Dec. 8, Online Asynchronous)
- Helping Skills in Career and Academic Advising (Sep. 23 – Nov. 17 & Oct 28 – Nov 24, Online Hybrid)
Career Development Practitioner Certificate (Langara College)
Sept. 23 – Dec. 19 (In-person | Vancouver)
This full-time, in-class intensive program provides skills training in job search support, facilitation and client advising with a practicum component. The focus is on employment services, with nine courses on career development theories, career planning, job search and development, social media, grant, proposal writing skills and more.
Conestoga College – Career Development Professional Graduate Certificate
Fall start (Online)
This part-time, online graduate certificate program provides training to enter and/or advance in the field of career development in roles such as employment advisors, career resource specialists, job developers or career management professionals. It features courses such as Employment Counselling Techniques and Field Placement Seminar.
Douglas College – Career Development Practitioner Certificate
Start anytime (Online)
An asynchronous, part-time certificate program is aligned with the Canadian Standards and Guidelines for Career Development Practitioners. This program will help you develop the competencies, knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to work effectively with a diverse client population. You will learn how to use assessment tools, identify labour market trends and help clients navigate career transitions.
Life Strategies
Several online courses are offered this fall:
- Helping Skills to Facilitate Career Development (Sept. 24)
- Career Coaching Skills (Oct. 8)
- Understanding Diverse Clients (Oct. 29)
- Ethics for Career Practitioners (Nov. 5)
- Administering and Interpreting Career Assessments (Nov. 19)
MBTI Certification Training Program for Canadians (Psychometrics)
Oct. 27-30 (online)
This interactive, four-day program prepares participants to confidently begin using the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator to support individuals and groups. During this experiential workshop, learners practice using their own results, learn team activities, coaching methods and facilitation strategies.
Online storyteller training (OneLifeTools)
Sept. 30 (online or in-person option)
This virtual or in-person option program teaches participants how to use the Online Storyteller tools and Conversation Guide to support clients or students.
Personality Dimensions Levels I and II
Multiple dates between Sept. and Dec. (online & in-person)
Personality Dimensions Level I equips participants to facilitate personality assessments, covering core theories, ethical considerations and adult learning principles. Level II prepares participants to train other facilitators with advanced teaching and assessment skills.
Simon Fraser University – Career Development Practitioner Certificate
Oct. 16 – Feb. 3 (Online)
This 14-week intensive program covers theory, job development, group facilitation and includes a 3-week practicum to help you launch your career as a CDP.
The following online courses are also available this fall:
- Aspects of Disability in Vocational Rehabilitation (Nov. 4)
- Vocational Accommodations and Job Development (Nov. 4)
