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Career Professionals of Canada (CPC) understands the importance of empowering individuals to take charge of their learning journey. As a result, we offer two powerful avenues for growth — Instructor-Led Online Courses and Self-Directed On-Demand Courses. Online courses offered by CPC are the most budget-friendly option to acquire valuable knowledge within the career development sector. This affordability, coupled with high-quality content and flexible learning choices, makes CPC courses the top choice for career professionals seeking to advance their own career development without compromising on the quality of education. Online Learning…
Are you familiar with the acronym PLAR? It stands for Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition and is Career Professionals of Canada’s formal evaluation process whereby applicants may be granted credit for their prior learning and experience. Prior learning can be obtained through several avenues. As a career professional, you have acquired knowledge and skills in formal and informal ways. You may have completed a course related to career development at an accredited institution. Alternatively, you may have achieved your competence in another way, such as self-study, on-the-job learning, or through volunteer work.…
Whether you want to excel at work, prepare for a career transition, keep your mind sharp, or simply satisfy your curiosity, you’ll need to learn new skills to reach your goals. Learning new skills can open a range of possibilities by making you adaptable, current, and relevant. The good news is that you don’t have to spend a lot of money to acquire new skills. Here are 10 ways to get free professional development. 10 Ideas for Getting Free Professional Development Take free online courses. They’re out there! Check out the big MOOC (Massive…
Listening to long lectures in an overcrowded classroom is not always conducive to interactive learning, especially if you enjoy learning at your own pace using different modes of learning. At Career Professionals of Canada, you can learn online and gain support from your instructor and colleagues in a collaborative atmosphere. You can even pursue your Career Development Practitioner (CDP) designation through online courses and gain a competitive edge! My own experience with CPC’s online courses began in 2014 when I completed CPC’s Advanced Résumé Development Program because I wanted to…
Much of the research about the future of work points to the importance of upskilling, reskilling, and/or learning. As career professionals, our Standards & Guidelines tells us we must be continuously learning. Specifically, in the Core Competencies section, under C1. Professional Behaviour: C1.2 Demonstrate a commitment to professional development, and, C1.2.2 Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning. Thankfully, Career Professionals of Canada (CPC) has put together a ton of FREE member benefits, offering many opportunities for learning and professional development. And, savvy career professionals are taking full advantage. This fall might be an ideal…
Ben Franklin said it best in this quote: “An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.” As a career development professional, pursuing certification is an investment in knowledge and certainly pays dividends. It indicates that you are skilled, knowledgeable, and competent. Here are 10 additional reasons for earning a certification in your specialized discipline: Professional certification: Shows you are committed to ongoing professional development and that you embrace a belief in lifelong learning. Proves you are an expert and brands you as the “go to” person for help and advice.…