Career Development Practitioner Certificate (part-time)

Make a difference as a career development practitioner

Employment changes lives. Be a part of the change by helping people take their next steps toward a new career and a better future. Career development practitioners do far more than help people write résumés. The profession is about helping people find their passions, skills and talents; determining where they fit in the job market; and then guiding people to the right jobs.

Graduate with the skills you need to work in employment counselling or career development

In SFU’s Career Development Practitioner Certificate, nine focused courses will teach you about career development theories, career planning and assessment, job research, job development, job search skills, group facilitation, career program development, and more.

Two practicums in employment service agencies will give you a total of four weeks of invaluable experience in the field, in addition to vital networking opportunities.

After this hands-on training, you’ll be ready to plan and implement detailed career development programs for clients, offer employment counselling services, lead Job Finding Clubs, and develop job placements. You’ll also be equipped to pursue certification as a Global Career Development Facilitator and a Certified Career Development Practitioner.

Study part-time at SFU Surrey

Your classes meet one evening and one full Saturday per week at SFU Surrey, which means you can continue working while you study—and you could graduate in only nine months.

Is our career development program for you?

If you love to help people and you’re interested in employment counselling or career development, this training program is the perfect foundation. It’s also invaluable if you’re an experienced employment or career counsellor and you want to pursue professional certification or improve your chances of a promotion.