Career Development Practitioner Certificate
In just 14 weeks, gain the skills you need to work as a career development practitioner, career coach, employment counsellor or vocational consultant. Our full-time, online program is recognized by the BC Career Development Association and can prepare you for designation as a Certified Career Development Practitioner (CCDP).
Overview
Courses: 9 + practicum
Completion time: 14 weeks
Location: Online courses / on-site practicum (B.C.)
Format: Full-time, virtual classes
Next online info session:
Wed, 30 Oct 2024 12:00 PM PDT
Why this program?
- Earn your certificate in 14 weeks, including a three-week practicum
- Learn from industry leaders in the career development field
- Develop the competencies outlined in the
- Prepare for and meet educational requirements for the Certified Career Development Practitioner designation
- Develop a professional network of peers
- Graduate with a certificate that confers 丁香园AV alumni status along with its benefits
Format
Full-time
Location
Online courses delivered via Zoom
On-site practicum based in B.C.
Program completion
14 weeks (including 3-week practicum)
To graduate, pass all courses required to complete the program.
Program dates
Fall 2024: Oct 17, 2024鈥揊eb 5, 2025
Spring 2025: Apr 23鈥揓ul 25, 2025
Fall 2025: Oct 16, 2025鈥揊eb 3, 2026
Course work
Classes: 30 hours/week
Homework: 6鈥�8 hours/week
Schedule
Mon鈥揊ri 9 a.m.鈥�3 p.m. Pacific Time
Courses
Required courses:
- Career Development Theories and Code of Ethics (CPRA105)
- Career Planning and Assessment (CPRA111)
- Information and Computer Research (CPRA115)
- Job Development and Diverse Groups (CPRA120)
- Employment and Job Search Skills (CPRA125)
- Helping Skills and Group Facilitation (CPRA131)
- Practicum 1 (CPRA135)
- Program Development, Resources Management and Learning Facilitation (CPRA145)
- Personality Dimensions Level 1 Training (CPRA205)
- Job Finding Club Training (CPRA210)
Learning materials
Textbooks not included
Cost
$6,400 tuition
$200 approximate textbook cost
$75 program application fee
$6,675 total program costs
Application info
The fall 2024 program is now full. Applications will open in early October for the spring 2025 program.
StrongerBC future skills grant: Applications to use the grant for this program are closed as we have now reached capacity.
Application requirements
- Undergraduate degree recommended
- Mature students who do not meet this requirement may qualify with at least 5 years of appropriate experience
- English Language Requirements
See Application details for more info.
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