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As winter ushers in a quieter professional season, it’s also a perfect time for career development practitioners to invest in fresh learning, build new skills and refine their practice. Below are curated courses and workshops running between January and early March each aimed at supporting your work with clients, enhancing your capabilities and aligning with the evolving world of work.
Career Counselor & Life Coach (McMaster)
Jan 2026 – (Online, Asynchronous)
This online program introduces core career counselling and coaching skills, covering career planning, client support strategies and coaching techniques. It is well suited to practitioners looking to integrate coaching approaches into their career development practice or expand their professional toolkit.
Career Development Professional Essentials (University of Calgary Continuing Education)
University of Calgary Continuing Education provides programs and courses to equip career practitioners or those interested in attaining knowledge of the career development field of practice.
- Client Work Search Strategies: Resumes and Cover Letters (Feb. 17- Mar 30, Online Asynchronous)
- Ethics for Career Development Professionals (Mar 3. -23rd, Online Asynchronous)
- Helping Skills in Career and Academic Advising (Feb 24. – Apr. 20, Online Asynchronous)
Certificate Programs (Canadian Association for Supported Employment)
The following online courses are available in the winter:
- Job Development (Jan 26. – Mar 22.)
- Digital Literacy (asynchronous).
- Moving towards equity and empowerment (Mar 16. – Apr 26.)
- The strategic marketer: building job seeker brand (Jan 30.)
Certificate Program: An Intersectional Approach to Supporting Career Development (CERIC & CASE)
Jan 26. – Mar 8. (first cohort, additional cohorts follow through the year)
Offered in partnership with the Canadian Association for Supported Employment (CASE), this certificate builds practical skills for inclusive, equity-informed career development practice. The program focuses on supporting jobseekers with intersecting identities, particularly Black, Indigenous and People of Colour who experience disability (BIPOC-D). Participants learn how to identify and address workplace barriers, advocate for equitable hiring practices and integrate strengths-based, intersectional strategies into their work.
Career Development Practitioner Certificate (Douglas College)
Start anytime (Online)
This part-time, asynchronous certificate program aligns with the Canadian Standards and Guidelines for Career Development Practitioners and supports the development of core competencies for effective practice. Participants build skills in assessment, labour market analysis and career transition support, preparing them to work confidently with diverse client populations.
Ignite Motivation (CERIC)
Winter 2026 (Online/Self-Paced)
This CERIC-hosted online course helps practitioners strengthen their ability to motivate clients throughout the career development process. Grounded in evidence-informed strategies and reflective practice, Ignite Motivation provides tools and frameworks you can immediately apply with clients to enhance engagement, goal-setting and sustainable action.
MBTI Certification Training Program for Canadians (Psychometrics)
Feb. 9-12th (online)
This certification prepares career professionals to administer and interpret the MBTI, which is a widely used personality assessment. Through instructor-led training, participants learn to apply type theory ethically and effectively to support career exploration, decision-making and workplace communication. The program is well suited to practitioners looking to integrate personality insights into coaching and counselling practice.
Online course catalogue (CPC)
Jan 2026 – Ongoing (Online)
All the courses offered are self-paced and can begin anytime of the year. Browse a flexible library of online courses (10-hour modules) including topics like case management, job development and resume writing. Perfect for practitioners looking to deepen their toolkit on their own schedule. It offers foundational professional development with accessible pricing and flexible timing to fit winter calendars.
Online storyteller training (OneLifeTools)
Feb 23. (Online or in-person)
This online training teaches practitioners how to use narrative assessment and structured conversation toolkits to help clients reflect on strengths, experiences and future possibilities. It’s especially useful for career professionals seeking practical tools to deepen client engagement and support meaning-making in career conversations.
Personality Dimensions Levels I and II (CSLR)
Multiple dates between Jan. and March (online & in-person)
Personality Dimensions Level I prepares participants to confidently administer and interpret personality assessments, with a focus on foundational theory, ethical practice and adult learning principles. Level II builds on this foundation by developing advanced facilitation and instructional skills, enabling participants to train and support other facilitators.
Winter Training Courses (Joint Career Development Program)
Jan. – Feb. 2026 (Online & In-Person)
This employer-supported training program offers a broad range of courses tailored for public service/training professionals. It’s good for those working in or alongside public service/career development roles seeking subsidised training during the winter term. The following online courses are available this winter:
- Upholding Workplace Ethics (Feb 19. – 20.)
- Introduction to Power BI (Jan 28. -29.)
- Mental Health First Aid (Feb 3.- 4.)
