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CDP Certification Courses

On the Road to Certification:  Courses required for the CCDP designation

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Winter/Spring/Summer 2010

Douglas College CDP Program and Creating Intentional Change Inc. are bringing Ethics and Theories courses to your community. To become a Certified Career Development Practitioner (CCDP) you will need two required courses: Ethics (10hrs) and Career Development Theories (20 hrs).

Courses are scheduled in:

  • Abbotsford
  • Vancouver
  • Victoria
  • Kelowna
  • Prince George
  • Castlegar

Course information or questions:
Seanna Quressette, Creating Intentional Change Inc.
778 835 4233
mailto:seanna@intentionalchange.ca

Course Descriptions

Career Development Theories (20hrs)

This course is designed to give practitioners a foundation in career development theories and practice. Topics include the examination of the history of career development and career development theories and models and strategies. Aligned to the Canadian Standards and Guidelines (CSG), the focus is on practical application in everyday practice. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss and apply problem solving approaches in class with the use of case studies, group presentations and strategies to facilitate the development of individualized actions plans.

Instructor: Seanna Quressette, MEd, Director Creating Intentional Change Inc.

Note: Career Development Theories consists of classroom and online learning, and graded assignments. This course meets the educational requirement for BC Career Development Practitioner Certification (CCDP).

Ethics for Career Development Practitioners (10 hours)

This course provides practitioners with both an overview of the Canadian Standards and Guidelines (CSG) Code of Ethics, and the opportunity to apply the Ethical Decision Making process to Case studies. Gain an understanding of and practical experience in how, when and why to apply the CSG Code of Ethics. Ethics for Career Development Practitioners consists of classroom and online learning, and graded assignments. This ethics course meets the educational requirement for BC Career Development Practitioner Certification (CCDP).

Instructor: Seanna Quressette, MEd, Director Creating Intentional Change Inc.

Note: Ethics for Career Development Practitioners consists of classroom and online learning, and graded assignments. This course meets the educational requirement for BC Career Development Practitioner Certification (CCDP).

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Offered in your community Comments from participants in Seanna's courses:

"It was worth the drive!"
Martin Middleton "Finally, a course I can use."
Mary Jo Arnold

"Seanna was able to create an atmosphere of intellectual and professional stimulation that kept me excited and engaged."
Renee Friedman

To keep tuition affordable, refresments (catering) is not included.  You are welcome to bring your own refreshments to class.  Thank you for choosing Douglas College and best wishes as you prepare for your CCDP application. 

ABBOTSFORD BC

Ethics for Career Development Practitioners

CRN: 11146 
Dates/Times:

January 27, 2010 8:30am to 5:30pm
8 hrs in class, 2 hrs on-line (10hrs)

Tuition: $239
Location:

Coast Abbotsford Hotel & Suites
2020 Sumas Way
Abbotsford, BC V2S 2C7, Canada
Directions (604) 853-1880


Career Development Theories

CRN: 11149 
Dates/Times:

January 28 & 29, 2010 8:30am to 5:30pm
16 hrs in class, 4 hrs on-line (20hrs)

Tuition: $339
Location:

Coast Abbotsford Hotel & Suites
2020 Sumas Way
Abbotsford, BC V2S 2C7, Canada
Directions (604) 853-1880


VANCOUVER BC: CDC Post Conference

Ethics for Career Development Practitioners

CRN: 11147 
Dates/Times:

March 10, 2010 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
8 hrs in class, 2 hrs on-line (10hrs)

Tuition: $239
Location:

Coast Coal Harbour Hotel
1180 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC Canada
Directions: 604-697-0202, Reservations: 1 800-716-6199


Career Development Theories 

CRN: 11150 
Dates/Times:

March 11 & 12, 2010 8:30am to 5:30pm
16 hrs in class, 4 hrs on-line (20hrs)

Tuition: $339
Location:

Coast Coal Harbour Hotel
1180 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC Canada
Directions: 604-697-0202,  Reservations: 1 800-716-6199


VICTORIA BC

Ethics for Career Development Practitioners

CRN: 11148 
Dates/Times:

March 24, 2010 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
8 hrs in class, 2 hrs on-line (10hrs)

Tuition: $239
Location: Coast Victoria Harbourside
146 Kingston Street
Victoria, BC Canada
Directions: 1-250-360-1211, Reservations: 1-800-716-6199.  Special rate $89/night.  Book under confirmation number: #CVH-GFC3221 Douglas College.

Career Development Theories 

CRN: 11151 
Dates/Times:

March 25 & 26, 2010 8:30am to 5:30pm
16 hrs in class, 4 hrs on-line (20hrs)

Tuition: $339
Location:

Coast Victoria Harbourside
146 Kingston Street
Victoria, BC Canada
Directions: 1-250-360-1211, Reservations: 1-800-716-6199.  Special rate $89/night.  Book under confirmation number: #CVH-GFC3221 Douglas College.


KELOWNA BC

Ethics for Career Development Practitioners

CRN: 21078 
Dates/Times:

April 28, 2010  8:30 am to 5:30 pm
8 hrs in class, 2 hrs on-line (10hrs)

Tuition: $239
Location: TBA

Career Development Theories

CRN: 21081 
Dates/Times:

April 29 & 30, 2010 8:30am to 5:30pm
16 hrs in class, 4 hrs on-line (20hrs)

Tuition: $339
Location: TBA


PRINCE GEORGE BC

Ethics for Career Development Practitioners

CRN: 21079 
Dates/Times:

June 2, 2010  8:30 am to 5:30 pm
8 hrs in class, 2 hrs on-line (10hrs)

Tuition: $239
Location: Coast Inn of the North
770 Brunswick Street
Prince George, BC   V2L 2C2, Canada
Directions: 250-563-0121

Career Development Theories

CRN: 21082
Dates/Times:

June 3 & 4, 2010 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
16 hrs in class, 4 hrs on-line (20hrs)

Tuition: $339
Location: Coast Inn of the North
770 Brunswick Street
Prince George, BC   V2L 2C2, Canada
Directions: 250-563-0121


CASTLEGAR BC

Ethics for Career Development Practitioners

CRN: 21080
Dates/Times:

August 11, 2010 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
8 hrs in class, 2 hrs on-line (10hrs)

Tuition: $239
Location:

TBA



Career Development Theories

CRN: 21083
Dates/Times:

August 12 & 13, 2010 8:30am to 5:30pm
16 hrs in class, 4 hrs on-line (20hrs)

Tuition: $339
Location:

TBA

 

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On the Road to Certification courses are offered in Partnership with Douglas College, Faculty of Child, Family and Community Studies, Career Development Practitioner Program
& Creating Intentional Change (CIC), Inc., Seanna Quressette, Director
www.douglas.bc.ca/ce/cfcs

BC Career Management Association: Certification Criteria
BC Certified Career Development Practitioner (CCDP)
http://www.bccma.ca/