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Career Development Practitioner Certificate Program
NEW: CDP Part time and Full time Program. April to October 2010.
Information Session February 2nd, 2010 6:30 PM New Westminster Campus (700 Royal Avenue) Room 2217.
For Information Session registration and/or program information please email CFCSCE@douglas.bc.ca
Program schedule and information.
CDP Full Time starts April 2010
CDP Part Time starts April 2010
Congratulations to our instructors! Winners of a BC Career Management 2007 TEAM Excellence Award .
How to apply to the Career Development Practitioner Program
Career Development Practitioner Program
"Douglas College certainly stands out because you make it about what's right for the student,"
-Career Development Practitioner Student
The Career Development Practitioner Certificate Program provides training for new practitioners and people currently working in the career, employment, and rehabilitation fields. This is a part-time program offered at the Douglas College New Westminster Campus.
Student Success Stories
What You'll Learn
You will develop career practitioner competencies, knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to work effectively with a diverse client population. Students will learn techniques to work with both individuals and groups and how to use assessment tools. Labour market trends, career transitions, resource materials, the Canadian Standards and Guidelines and the Blueprint for Life Design are part of the program content.
CDP Program Outline
The program consists of eight courses. You must successfully complete all the requirements to receive a certificate. All courses are aligned with the Canadian Standards and Guidelines.
- Ethics for Career Development Practitioners $185
- Community Resources $185
- Introduction to Career and Employment Counselling $425
- Models and Strategies $425
- Career Decision Making $425
- Career Transition Management $425
- Group Employment Counselling $425
- Introduction to Vocational Rehabilitation $425
- One of two elective courses: Instructional Skills $425 or Labour Market Information $425
- Practicum (Optional) $775
Tuition Fees (2009-2010)
$3345 Total Tuition: Pay per course
Text Books and Course Materials approx. $95 per course
Textbooks and Course Materials
Please note that tuition fees do not include the costs of textbooks and course packages (unless otherwise noted). Textbooks/materials approximately $95 per course.
Entrance Requirements
Currently working in the field of career, employment or rehabilitation for a minimum of one year
OR
A college or university diploma or degree in a related field
OR
One year of paid or voluntary work in a human service field related to working directly with clients
PLUS
Demonstrated interest and experience in human services and/or customer service (transferable skills)
Suitability for working in an employment services environment
Good oral and written knowledge of English.
How to Apply to the Career Development Practitioner Program
- Attend a program information session.
- Submit a completed Program Admission Application form including:
- A resume, including relevant work history (paid and/or volunteer) and copies of professional or para-professional credentials (relevant experience for this program means direct experience in providing services to others in a help/counselling role).
- One letter of reference from an employer or someone working in the field attesting to your suitability for working in the career practitioner field.
- A letter of intent, why you want to take this program, how you will use the program in the future and your personal goals and your vision.
Submit an application package to:
Dr Cheryl Jeffs
Faculty of Child, Family and Community Studies
Continuing Education, Douglas College
PO Box 2503
New Westminster, BC, V3L 5B2
phone 604-527-5161
fax 604-527-5426
email jeffsc@douglas.bc.ca
Express Entrance
Express Entrance is a great choice if you are already in the field and want to take one or two courses for professional development or certification requirements. Please contact Cheryl Jeffs at 604-527-5161 or email jeffsc@douglas.bc.ca.
Course Exemptions
If you have taken equivalent courses you may apply for exemption for a maximum of two courses in the program. Call 604-527-5479 for Exemption Request forms and fees.
CDP Transferability
- University of the Fraser Valley offers 12 credits for completion of the CDP Program towards a degree in Adult Education.
- Credits towards courses in the Community Social Service Worker Diploma program at Douglas College.
- Vocational Rehabilitation Association of Canada (VRA) has approved all courses for continuing education towards the RRP Designation.
BC CMA Certified Career Development Practitioner
The Ethics and Models, Strategies and Theories courses in the CDP program meet the minimum education requirements for CDP certification and are pre-approved by BCCMA. See www.bccma.ca for CCDP details.
Textbooks and Course Materials
Please note that tuition fees do not include the costs of textbooks and course packages (unless otherwise noted). Textbooks/materials approximately $95 per course.
Instructors
All instructors in the Career Development Practitioner Program have master's degrees, extensive teaching experience and are active in career development.
Partnerships
Douglas College in partnership with ENET (formerly NETWERCC) developed the Career Development Practitioner (CDP) Certifcate Program. An active advisory committee provides guidance to ensure quality and current course material.
Attendance Policy
Career Development Practitioner students are expected to attend all classes.
Information Sessions
Free information sessions are available.
Course Cancellations
Early registration is recommended for all courses as class sizes are limited. Some classes may be cancelled up to 48 hours prior if there is insufficient enrolment.
Refund Policy (please refer to www.douglascollege.ca/programs/continuing-education for complete details)
Full refunds will be issued if the College cancels a course. Refunds are available to persons who withdraw from a course and request a refund from Continuing Education three working days prior to the start of any course.
Note: A $15 processing fee will be charged. No refund will be issued if course fees or the refund amount is less than $15. Fees for materials, supplies, books, etc. are not eligible for refunds.
Douglas College Bookstore
Students can purchase textbooks and course materials from the Douglas College Bookstore (New Westminster Campus). Bookstore hours are posted at www.douglas.bc.ca/services/bookstore/ or you can phone 604-527-5015.
Customized Training and Professional Development Services
Douglas College and the Faculty of Child, Family and Community Studies will work with you to design a course, workshop or program that addresses the specific learning needs of your agency or organization. You can select from some of our current offerings or we can customize a professional development course or program. Courses can be held at any Douglas College campus, your workplace or a location of your choice. Official transcripts are available. For further information or to discuss a training event please contact:
Cheryl Jeffs, EdD
Continuing Professional Education
Faculty of Child, Family and Community Studies
Tel: 604-527-5161, Fax: 604-527-5426
Email: jeffsc@douglas.bc.ca
"I loved this course - it brought me into my spirit of learning" -Career Development Practitioner Student
Douglas College New Westminster Campus
700 Royal Avenue
Tel: 604-527-5479
Fax: 604-527-5426
Email: wilsonly@douglas.bc.ca
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