Career Development Practitioner Certificate
Launch your career as a career development practitioner, career coach, employment specialist or vocational consultant with our full-time online program. You can complete the certificate in just 14 weeks, including a three-week practicum. The program will support you in pursuing the CCDP® (Certified Career Development Practitioner) designation.
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, 11 Jun 2025 12:00 PM PDT
Why this program?
- Earn your certificate in 14 weeks, including a three-week practicum
- Learn from experienced industry leaders in the career development field
- Develop the competencies outlined in the National Competency Profile for Career Development Professionals
- Prepare for the CCDP® (Certified Career Development Practitioner) designation
- Develop a professional network of peers
- Graduate with a certificate that confers SFU 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
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
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 (for spring 2025)
Application info
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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