Professional Development Training
These courses will help in your preparation for successful completion of the exam and interview of the national CCDP® Certification process and are directly related to the National Competency Profile for Career Development Professionals. and Code of Ethics for Career Development Professionals
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Registration is limited to a maximum of 12 participants for online courses. Registration will be open approximately 4 to 8 weeks in advance. In addition, we welcome organizations to work with us to establish a session exclusively for their team or for a specific date convenient to them. Sessions will have a minimum of 8 participants; therefore, if an organization wishes to host a session, they may need to invite or accept participants from the broader community.
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Note: If you would like to be placed on a wait list for CCDPⓇ beyond available dates, please notify us at training@cdpontario.org
Training Schedule
Course | Date | Register |
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Career Development Ethics | February 10, 2026 | Register |
Career Development Theory | February 17 & 18, 2026 | Register |

Career Development Theory
This course provides an introduction to and overview of some of the major schools of thought in career development and transition theories. It is not a comprehensive course in the theories used in career development practice and transition but will provide a foundation/framework for practitioners to use when interacting with clients.

Needs Assessment
This course provides an overview of Employment Needs Assessment, skills, and processes. It includes pre-reading and listening to several “lecturettes” prior to the synchronous classes.
