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Career Practitioner Certificate (CPC)
-Building Leadership in Career Development Services
A PDF of the brochure is available.
The field of career development is evolving and expanding today as never before. The demands of a rapidly changing economy make it imperative for practitioners to keep pace with new models for the practice of career development. Certificate programs in career development have been offered in some parts of Canada since 1987, but in Nova Scotia short workshops and imported training have more often been the norm. In 2006, a group of practitioners approached the College of Continuing Education to see if a certificate program could be offered through that institution.
The Dalhousie University Career Practitioner Certificate program is the result of extensive collaboration with industry professionals. It is designed to provide an opportunity for both new and experienced practitioners to gain a recognized credential while deepening their knowledge, skill and confidence in delivering and managing effective employment services for a wide range of clients.
Who Will Benefit?
This program will be of benefit to individuals working in the broad field of career development in such roles as:
- career counsellors
- employment counsellors
- career educators
- career coaches
- career development practitioners
- career management practitioners
- job developers
- human resource professionals
- people wanting to enter the field
Adult Learning Model
At the College of Continuing Education we have a long history of working with adult learners. Building on the principles of adult learning and teaching, our Career Practitioner Certificate program combines theory and practice through highly interactive, dynamic experience-based classes and online forums. Participants will find that they learn as much from each other as from the highly skilled instructors.
Addresses Core Competencies
The 110-hour program addresses the core competencies for career practitioners as set out in the Canadian Standards and Guidelines (S&G). The modules offered over several months include:
- Introduction to Employment Services (online delivery)
- Communication (3 days)
- Work Search Skills (4 days)
- Labour Market Information (LMI) (online)
- Assessing Client Employability Needs and Case Management (3.5 days)
Electives
- In addition to the core modules, certificate participants will be expected to complete two electives. Electives may be selected from a variety of sources including, but not limited to, those offered by the College of Continuing Education. Examples of potential electives are:
- Assessment Tools
- Group Facilitation
- Counselling Skills
- Information and Records Management
- Community Capacity Building
- Working with Employers
- Working with Diverse Clients
- Conflict Management
- Assessment Tools
Project
Each participant will be required to select a project to explore in detail. The project may be research or practice-based but emphasis will be on application.
Format
Participants may either advance through the program as part of a cohort or take individual modules as needed. Modules are held every few weeks over two or three consecutive days usually including a weekend. Module 1 and 4 are offered online using the Blackboard Learning System (BLS). Blackboard will also be used throughout the program to post readings, assignments, and to engage in between-session dialogue.
All in-class sessions will be held at the College of Continuing Education, 1535 Dresden Row, Suite 201, Halifax, NS.
Admission Requirements
There are no prerequisites for admission into the Career Practitioner Certificate program. Experience in the field either as a provider or receiver of service will be beneficial as the course design will draw on participants' practical experience.
Prior Learning Assessment
You may challenge for credit for up to two modules – only one of which can be from the core program. There is a $125 assessment fee for each challenge.
Tuition
If you register for the complete Career Practitioner Certificate program, (5 core + project + 2 electives), tuition is $5000.
Individual modules are priced as follows:
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$1325 | ||
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$1125 | ||
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$1125 | ||
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$1315 | ||
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and Case Management |
$1125 | ||
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$1315 |
Electives will be priced individually and will be 1 - 3 day workshops.
Timeline
Although it is expected that most participants will complete the core courses in one academic year, participants will have up to three years in which to complete the electives. When all requirements are met, graduates will receive the Dalhousie University Career Practitioner Certificate.
Registration and Fees
The program tuition for 2009-2010 is $5,000. Tuition includes a binder and all course materials, workshop readings and handouts. Coffee, tea and a light snack are provided each day.Because enrolment is limited to 20 participants, we suggest you register early to avoid disappointment. You may reserve a seat in the program by paying a deposit of $500 with the balance due prior to the first session.
Financing your Program
A payment schedule may be arranged by contacting our Registration Office at (902)494-2375.Many financial institutions offer a Student Line of Credit for financing your part-time studies. Check with your provider for details.
Course Schedule
A PDF of the schedule is now available.
Curriculum
A PDF of the curriculum is now available.