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Ethics for Career Development Practitioners (10 hours)
Provides practitioners 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. One of the minimum requirements for BC CDP Certification.
CRN:
31175 (CDPP 267 070)
Term:
201131
Dates/Times:
Saturday, December 3, 2011, 0830-1730 plus 2 hours online
Fee:
$195 (No HST)
Instructor:
Seanna Quressette, MEd
CRN:
11238 (CDPP 267 070)
Term:
201211
Dates/Times:
Saturday, January 7, 2012, 0830-1730 plus 2 hours online
Fee:
$195 (No HST)
Instructor:
Seanna Quressette, MEd
Resumes & Cover Letters (13 hours)
The art of composing resumes and cover letters is explored. Learn the basics of writing effective resumes and cover letters that get results. This course includes Interview skills for job seekers.
CRN:
31174 (CDPP 275 050)
Term:
201131
Dates/Times:
Tues, Nov 22 & 29, 2011, 1830-2130 and Sat, Nov 26, 2011, 0900-1600
Fee:
$205 (No HST)
Instructor:
Sandy McLeod, CCDP, MA
CRN:
11239
Term:
201211
Dates/Times:
Tues, Jan 10 & 17, 2012, 1830-2130 and Sat, Jan 14, 2012, 0900-1600
Fee:
$205 (No HST)
Instructor:
Sandy McLeod, CCDP, MA
Introduction to Career and Employment Counselling (30 hours)
Develop the practical skills necessary to assist people in obtaining employment while improving your communication skills. You will have an opportunity to examine the social and psychological effects of unemployment. Focus is on effective career and employment counselling techniques, job search strategies, the role of the career/employment practitioner, communication skills, motivating clients, empowerment and change.
CRN:
(CDPP 262 )
Term:
201231
Dates/Times:
SEPTEMBER 2012 DATES TBA
Fee:
$425 (No HST)
Instructors:
Sandi Strate, MEd
Theories, Models & Strategies (30 hours)
Examine theories and models in a Canadian context as well as the history of career development and how we evolved to where we are today in the 21st Century. Learn how to choose and implement effective career counselling strategies to facilitate the development of individualized action plans for clients using current labour market realities.
CRN:
(CDPP 750)
Term:
201231
Dates/Times:
OCTOBER 2012 DATES TBA
Fee:
$425 (No HST)
Instructors:
Tracey Knihnitski, CCDP, MEd, PID
Career Decision Making (30 hours)
Introduces practitioners to the key components of career decision making. Tools and techniques to assess personality, abilities, interests, transferable skills, values and employment barriers are introduced. Career exploration, goal-setting and decision-making strategies result in individualized action plans that incorporate assessment data with occupational research and current labour market information.
CRN:
31223 (CDPP 752 050)
Term:
201131
Dates/Times:
Tues, Nov 15, 22, 29, 2011, 1830-2130 and Sat, Nov 19, 26, Dec 3, 2011, 0900-1600
Fee:
$425 (No HST)
Instructors:
Audrey Pons, MEd
CRN:
(CDPP 752)
Term:
201231
Dates/Times:
NOVEMBER 2012 DATES TBA
Fee:
$425 (No HST)
Instructors:
Audrey Pons, MEd
Career Transition Management (30 hours)
Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to identify and assist with the specific challenges facing adults who are experiencing a career transition. Topics include handling loss and change, problem solving, decision making and building self-esteem.
CRN:
11003 (CDPP 757 070)
Term:
201211
Dates/Times:
Sat, Jan 7, 14, 21, 2012, 0900-1600 and Tues, Jan 10, 17, 24, 2012, 1830-2130
Fee:
$425 (No HST)
Instructor:
Anahita Kadkhoda, MSc
CRN:
(CDPP 757)
Term:
201231
Dates/Times:
JANUARY 2013 DATES TBA
Fee:
$425 (No HST)
Instructor:
Anahita Kadkhoda, MSc
Group Employment Counselling (30 hours)
Assists both novice and experienced practitioners to enhance their group counselling and facilitation skills. Gain the skills and knowledge to: enhance client progress through group process; create a positive job search environment; facilitate a variety of exercises to promote effective job search techniques to diverse client groups; and apply effective communication skills to group and individual issues.
CRN:
11005 (CDPP 753 050)
Term:
201211
Dates/Times:
Tues, Jan 31, Feb 7, 14, 2012, 1830-2130 and Sat, Feb 4, 11, 18, 2012, 0900-1600
Fee:
$425 (No HST)
Instructor:
Anahita Kadkhoda, MSc
Introduction to Vocational Rehabilitation (30 hours)
Rehabilitation counseling is a systematic process which assists persons with physical, mental, developmental, and cognitive disabilities to achieve their personal and career goals in the most integrated setting possible. Communication, goal setting, and beneficial growth through psychological, vocational, social, and behavioral interventions are part of the process. Learn how to recognize disabling conditions, whether environmental, attitudinal, or related to the condition of impairment.
CRN:
11007 (CDPP 754 071)
Term:
201211
Dates/Times:
Sat, Feb 25, Mar 3, 10, 2012, 0900-1600 and Tues, Feb 28, Mar 6, 13, 2012, 1830-2130
Fee:
$425 (No HST)
Instructor:
Gisela Theurer, MA
CDP Theories Bridging Course (10 Hours)
Career Development Theories Bridging (10 hours) course is designed for those who have already taken a 20 hour theories course (from Douglas College or another institution) to complete the necessary hours to receive equivalent credit for the Douglas College Theories, Models & Strategies CDPP 750 (30 hours) in the Career Development Practitioner Certificate Programs.
