All New CPC Programs – 2024 Courses, Certifications, and eGuides!

Career Professionals of Canada is leading the way again! In 2024, all our eGuides, online courses, and certifications will be better than ever!

New CPC eGuides!

Career Professionals of Canada’s eGuides are now more robust and comprehensive. These are must-have resources for any career professional:

• The Canadian Career Strategist, 192 pages.
• The Canadian Work-Life Strategist, 220 pages.
• The Canadian Interview Strategist, 152 pages.
• The Canadian Employment Strategist, 158 pages.
• The Canadian Résumé Strategist, 146 pages.

If you currently have a CPC certification, or are in the process of being certified, log in to access your complimentary copy of the 2024 eGuide! 

CPC’s Career Development Practitioner Program — Facilitated Courses

CPC online courses are designed to give you personalized professional development. All 2024 courses are refreshed with the most pertinent information for career professionals. Members of Career Professionals of Canada receive a 50% discount on all online courses.

Courses are fully facilitated and you receive a very rich interactive learning experience. Each week you complete five modules working along with other students. You complete the modules on your schedule. You can access the course during the daytime, evening, or weekend, as you prefer. Our graduates say that this is a great way to create meaningful relationships while building current competencies!

Our part-time Career Development Practitioner (CDP) Program includes five courses that can be completed in any order:

• CDP-101, 45 hours (3 weeks) Career Development Foundations (Ethics & Theory) Certificate Course
• CDP-102, 45 hours (3 weeks) Work-Life Coaching Certificate Course
• CDP-103, 45 hours (3 weeks) Employment Interview Certificate Course
• CDP-104, 45 hours (3 weeks) Employment Consulting Certificate Course
• CDP-105, 45 hours (3 weeks) Advanced Résumé Development Certificate Course

 If you wish to attain your Certified Career Development Practitioner (CCDP) certification, then you should take CDP-101. This course covers career development Ethics and Theory, two important considerations for certification, and is recognized by the Canadian Council for Career Development (3CD) and provincial associations.

CPC’s Self-Directed Courses – Affordable Excellence

At CPC, we understand the importance of empowering individuals to take charge of their learning journey. As a result, we are now offering members a new and powerful avenue for growth — Self-Directed On-Demand Courses.

Course material is updated regularly so that CPC members are always presented with leading-edge information. The budget-friendly $75 per course fee grants members unrestricted access to all course materials, making it an even more compelling and cost-effective choice.

Courses are also incredibly convenient and flexible. You will:

• Save on educational costs. There is no need to spend money on expensive tuition fees or textbooks.
• Focus on the competencies you need or want to acquire. You can avoid spending time and money on subjects that may not be relevant to your goals.
• Study from the comfort of your home. Eliminate any financial burdens related to transportation and accommodation.
• Work while learning. You’ll be able to support yourself financially and progress your career development without incurring a break in employment.
• Learn at your own pace. Take your time to thoroughly understand new or complex topics, or go through material quickly if you’re already familiar with it.
• Get unlimited access. This benefit enables you to adapt to changes and new challenges without having to invest in formal education again and again.

Here is a full roster of courses you can complete:

• Case Management (SDL-101, previously CAR-101)
• Job Development (SDL-102, previously CAR-102)
• Marketing Your Career Service (SDL-301, previously BUS-101)
• Résumé Writing Essentials (SDL-201, previously RES-101)
• Résumé Writing for ATS (SDL-202, previously RES-102)

Self-directed courses are exclusively available for CPC members. Once you have purchased the course, you’ll have continuous access to the content for as long as you maintain your active membership status. Learn more about how you can benefit from CPC’s self-directed courses.

CPC Certification Program – Validate your Expertise

CPC certifications are a great tool to feature your expertise and distinguish your services. When you achieve a certification, you can use the associated letters after your name. You can add the logo to your website, résumé, and business card as well. When you apply for a CPC certification or register for a course, you automatically get a copy of the associated eGuide.

Course-Based Certification Process

CPC’s Course-Based Program allows you to be granted your certification if you have already completed approved courses. When you pass these courses, you can apply to be automatically granted the associated certification without submitting work product for assessment.

The following CPC courses prepare you to obtain your certifications:

• CDP-101 Course >> Certified Career Strategist (CCS)
• CDP-102 Course >> Certified Work-Life Strategist (CWS)
• CDP-103 Course >> Certified Interview Strategist (CIS)
• CDP-104 Course >> Certified Employment Strategist (CES)
• CDP-105 Course >> Certified Résumé Strategist (CRS)

Competency-Based Certification Process

CPC members can apply for certification through our Competency-Based Program. CPC’s certifications are professional credentials that validate your competencies. Once you have registered, you will have access to the study material. You have a full year to complete the certification process.

• Certified Career Strategist (CCS)
• Certified Work-Life Strategist (CWS)
• Certified Interview Strategist (CIS)
• Certified Employment Strategist (CES)
• Certified Résumé Strategist (CRS)

You may be eligible to get certified based on your experience. If you have more than one year of experience, and you provide career, interview, employment, work-life, or résumé support to the Canadian labour market, you may be eligible to apply for certification through our course-based or competency-based process. If you would like to determine if you may be eligible for a certification, download this self-assessment document.

Master-Level Certification

If you’ve already achieved your C-Level certification, aim your sights on the M-Level. When you attain the Master-Level certification you’ll be part of a handful of top strategists in Canada. In line with CPC’s member-friendly policies, there are never any renewal or re-certification fees!

To learn more about certification, watch this video.