Career Development Professional

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Program description - January 2026

Career Development Professional is a graduate certificate program that prepares graduates to enter the career development sector. The world of work is rapidly changing, and new careers are emerging to meet current and future workforce needs.

Career Development Professionals provide information, advice and guidance related to career exploration, skill acquisition, job search and maintenance. This program provides you with training to enter and advance in career development in positions such as employment advisors, career resource specialists, job developers, career counsellors, or career management professionals. This program may also appeal to you if you're already a practitioner working in the field who wants to gain additional formal training, job coaching experience, professional development, or to receive your National Career Development Practitioner designation.

The Career Development Professional graduate certificate program can help you master the 16 key competencies which are the basis for the Certified Career Development Practitioner (CCDP) examination.

Interested in taking this program part time?

See our Career Development Professional part-time program for more information.

 

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  • Online delivery provides flexible learning options.

Program details

Code: 0869
Start: January 2026
Campus: Online
Delivery: Online - Async/Sync
Length: 1 year
Credential: Ontario College Graduate Certificate

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The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) is a needs-based program designed to help eligible Ontario students cover the cost of post-secondary education. Funded by the federal and provincial governments, OSAP is intended to promote equality of opportunity for post-secondary studies through direct financial assistance (grants and loans) for educational costs and living expenses. The amount of funding you are eligible for depends on your program, course load, educational and living expenses, and financial situation. Apply for assistance on the OSAP website and visit OSAP & aid for more information.

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