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?

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–Feb 5, 2025
Spring 2025: Apr 23–Jul 25, 2025
Fall 2025: Oct 16, 2025–Feb 3, 2026

Course work

Classes: 30 hours/week
Homework: 6–8 hours/week

Schedule

Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Pacific Time

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. 

The fall 2024 program is now full. Applications will open in early October for the spring 2025 program.  

Sign up for email updates

To stay informed about this program, please fill out the form below.

Yes, sign me up for the career development ptractitioner training email list.

About our Collection of Personal Information policy.

Attend an online info session

Reserve your spot to explore the program and chat live with program staff.

On This Page