Certified Career Strategist - (Includes CDP-101 course content)

Total Cost: $800.00 + tax

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The online course is intensive, interactive, and designed to enhance core career development skills, aligning with the Pan-Canadian CDP Competency Framework and National Competency Profile for CDPs. Participants explore real-life scenarios, learn ethical application, and deepen their understanding of theories and models relevant to the field.

Key Benefits of the Program:

• Learn how to integrate ethics, theories, and models into your practice.
• Gain professional competencies and demonstrate commitment to lifelong learning.
• Position yourself as a qualified career development coach, consultant, or counsellor.
• Earn 25 hours of education credits.

Resource Materials

Participants receive:

• The Canadian Career Strategist guide.
• The Certified Career Strategist (CCS) Study eGuide.
• Transcripts, handouts, reference sheets, and samples.

The eGuide is a comprehensive resource covering concepts and strategies to enhance professional service delivery.

Certification Requirements

The program includes a Qualifications Exam for the CCS credential. Achieving a grade of 80% or higher is required for certification. Results are provided within four weeks of exam submission.

Course Components

Ethics & Standards

The course begins with a focus on ethical service delivery, self-awareness, and reflective practice. It emphasizes understanding and applying the Code of Ethics for CDPs and an Ethical Decision-Making Model. Participants address workplace challenges like confidentiality and conflict of interest.

Learning Outcomes:

• Discuss ethical considerations in career development.
• Apply ethical codes and decision-making models to real scenarios.
• Analyze and resolve ethical dilemmas.
• Develop strategies to proactively avoid ethical issues.

Theories, Models & Practices

Participants explore foundational and emerging theories, such as:

• Maslow’s Theory of Human Motivation
• Super’s Life-Span/Life-Space Model
• Holland’s Theory of Career Choice
• Ginzberg’s Theory of Occupational Choice

The course examines the strengths and limitations of these frameworks and their applications in diverse cultural contexts. It helps participants build a personal approach to service delivery informed by recognized theories and models.

Learning Outcomes:

• Analyze and apply theories and models in career development.
• Describe various career development models and practices.
• Relate human development models to career development.
• Understand the impact of social roles on career choices.
• Define a tailored service delivery approach.

Are you ready to advance your career coaching skills? This course offers a structured path to certification, enhancing your ability to support clients ethically and effectively while positioning you for professional growth.