Interested in becoming Certified as a Career Development Professional?

1. Overview of CDP Competence project: 
2. Standards and Guidelines for Career Development Practitioners in Canada - 
3. Workshop presented by CCDF on the CDP Core Competencies and the current progress on the Pan-Canadian Certification. (2021-02-19)
4. Updates on Pan-Canadian project
5. National Competency Profile (NEW! Aug 2021) - ccdp-pcdc.ca/en/

​​See blog category CDP Certification for other posts related to this topic - www.skcda.ca/blog/category/cdp-certification

​National CDP Competency Framework and National Certification Program Update (2021-02-09)  

Click the video below to view the presentation by the CCDF Project Director, Kathy McDonald and CCDF Project Analyst, Rebecca McCarthy. 

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Summary of Competencies (see pp 7-12 in National Competency Profile)
 

• Note that #1-9 reflect PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE - foundational to Career Development Professionals (CDPs) and also indicative of related fields of practice
• Whereas #10-16 are competencies distinguishing the field of CAREER DEVELOPMENT PRACTICE - distinct to CDPs and embody the main activities that apply to most CDPs.

1. Professional Responsibility - adhere to professional code of conduct
   1. Deliver Services within scope of practice
   2. Maintain professional boundaries
   3. Obtain informed consent
   4. Protect information and records
   5. Represent career development qualifications
2. Ethics and Regulations - guide practice using ethical decision-making process
   1. Comply with legislation and regulations
   2. Follow ethical decision-making process
3. Client-Practitioner Relationship - nurture a collaborative and trusting relationship
   1. Establish and sustain working alliance
   2. build self-agency
   3. help clients address and prevent conflict
   4. engage reluctant or resistant clients
   5. manage abusive client behavior
   6. help clients manage mental health
4. Diversity & Inclusion - promote a diverse and inclusive workforce and equitable access to resources and opportunities
   1. respect diversity and inclusion
   2. promote diversity and inclusion
   3. advocate for client
5. Evidence-Based practice - develop and sustain an evidence-based practice to improve outcomes
   1. develop evidence-based interventions
   2. monitor client progress
   3. maintain client records
6. Professional development - commit to lifelong learning by developing new skills aligned with development in the field of practice and society
   1. develop and maintain professional relationships
   2. engage in lifelong learning
   3. collaborate with peers
7. Health and Wellness - promote well-being and a healthy work environment
   1. manage emotional responses
   2. interact with others in respectful and civil manner
   3. plan and organize work
   4. maintain health and wellness
8. Communication - communicate in a clear and effective manner
   1. use active listening skills
   2. communicate verbally
   3. communicate non-verbally
   4. communicate in writing
   5. conduct meetings
   6. deliver presentations
9. Digital Literacy - leverage current and emerging technologies to support career development practice
   1. use digital technology
   2. respond to cybersecurity breaches
10. Foundational Knowledge and Applied Theories - develop foundational knowledge of field of practice
    1. understand career development theories and models
    2. apply career development theories and models
11. Service Delivery Process - engage clients in a structured career exploration
    1. conduct intake interviews
    2. conduct employability assessment
    3. help client develop goals and action plans
    4. select and monitor interventions
    5. help client build support network
    6. manage caseload
12. Learning and Job Readiness - provide individualized support to achieve learning and employment goals
    1. explore learning and employment possibilities
    2. develop learning readiness skills
    3. develop job readiness skills
13. Awareness of diverse worldviews - develop tailored approaches for client populations
    1. work with Indigenous Clients
    2. Work with immigrant clients
    3. work with LGBTQ2+ clients
    4. work with youth at risk
    5. work with clients affected by work disruption
    6. work with clients living in poverty
    7. work with clients post-incarceration
    8. work with clients living with a disability
14. Career Resources - manage career resources to support client services and self-directed learning
    1. maintain and deliver career resources
    2. maintain current knowledge of labor market
    3. use assessment tools and approaches
    4. deliver services using technology
15. Client work search strategies - use tailored approaches to prepare client for learning and employment
    1. work with clients to develop resumes
    2. work with clients to write communications
    3. work with clients to assemble portfolios
    4. work with clients to develop value proposition
    5. work with clients to develop references
    6. work with clients to prepare for employment interviews
    7. work with clients to build a professional network
16. Referrals to Professional Services - refer client to other professionals as required
    1. maintain a network of referral resources
    2. arrange professional referrals