BCCDA offers customized ETHICS AND THEORIES courses for groups, teams and organizations around British Columbia to meet their specific timelines and location needs. We offer two packages;  1.) For group up to 10 participants, 2.) For groups up to 20 participants. Please contact us at admin@bccda.org for more information. 

Please join us in taking Career Development ETHICS AND THEORIES courses. We offer $670 (+ 5% tax) for both Ethics and Theories courses. The courses can be taken together or separately. 

BCCDA Ethics and Theories courses will provide you with essential foundations needed by career development practitioners working in various contexts.  Review and learn to apply traditional, contemporary, and emerging career development theories. Gain a thorough understanding of the Code of  Ethics for Career Development Practitioners and practice using the Ethical Decision-Making Model to solve common ethical dilemmas. Please note that classes are subject to change.

WHEN:  April 10th- April 11th, 2025

WHERE:  Online on Zoom

METHOD: Live participation via Zoom, group work, online and one final assignment 

PRICE: $295 (+ 5% tax)

WHEN: March 27th-March 28th, 2025

WHERE:  Online on Zoom

METHOD: Live participation via Zoom, group work, online and one final assignment 

PRICE: $395 (+ 5% tax)

Ethics

Virtual Live Sessions (Zoom)

April 10, 2025 - 9:00 am - 12:00 and 1:00 to 2:00 pm 

April 11, 2025 - 9:00 am - 11:00 am                

Online Participation via LinkedIn: approx. 1-2 hours (To be completed by Apr 17, 2025)

Quiz and Final Assignment: approx. 2 hours (To be completed by Apr 17, 2025)

Theories

Virtual Live Sessions (Zoom)

March 27, 2025 - 9:00 am - 12:00 and 1:00 to 4:00 pm 

March 28, 2025 - 9:00 am - 12:00 and 1:00 to 4:00 pm 

Online Participation via LinkedIn: 3 hours (To be completed by Apr 3, 2025)

Final Assignment: 3 hours (To be completed by Apr 3, 2025)

Requirements for Courses:-

• Complete all pre-reading/preparation before the course start

• Students need to have access to a reliable computer for the duration of the course

• Have Zoom (free version) downloaded before the course

• Have a reliable and fast enough internet connection to run Zoom (1-5 Mbps is recommended)

• Understand that attendance for Zoom Sessions and group work are mandatory to pass the course (see dates above)

• Have an active LinkedIn account for online participation

** Cancelation fee $20 until Mar 15th, $50 after Mar 15th, non refundable after March 20th (Theories)  

** Cancelation fee $20 until Apr 1st, $50 after Apr 1st, non refundable after April 5th (Ethics)

List of other BCCDA approved course providers: 

ETHICS

• Canadian Career Development Foundation- Ethics in Career Development Practice- VOCO COURSE

• Life Strategies Ltd. - Ethics for Career Practitioners 

• SFU Simon Fraser University - Career Development Theories and Code of Ethics - CPRA 105, CPRP 105

• Career Professionals of Canada- Career Development Ethics & Standards - CDP-01     

• Kwantlen Polytechnic University - Career Practitioner Certificate - Equivalent to SFU CPRA 105 & CPRP 105 

• Okanagan College - Foundational Theories and Ethics in Career Facilitation - MGR263

• Douglas College - Ethics for Career Development Practitioners - CDPP 267

• Douglas College - Ethical Standards for Career Development Practitioners - CDGI 561

• Douglas College - CDP Theories and Ethical Standards - CDGI 560

• Concordia University College of Alberta - Ethical Practice in Counselling - S540 

• University of Calgary -  Ethics for Professional Practice - ADL 213 

• Conestoga College Professional Ethics - Interviewing and Counselling - CARD 1010

• UCalgary Continuing Education - Certificate in Career Development and Academic Advising   - ADL 221

THEORIES

• Canadian Career Development Foundation-  Career Development Theories- VOCO COURSE

• Life Strategies Ltd. - Career Development Foundations, Emerging Theories and Models

• SFU Simon Fraser University - Career Development Theories and Code of Ethics - CPRA 105, CPRP 105

• Career Professionals of Canada- Career Development Theory, Models & Practices -CDP-02 

• Kwantlen Polytechnic University - Career Practitioner Certificate - Equivalent to SFU CPRA  105 & CPRP 105 

• Okanagan College - Foundations in Career Development -

• Okanagan College - Foundational Theories and Ethics in Career - MGR263

• Douglas College - Models and Strategies - CDPP 750

• Douglas College - Models, Strategies and Theories - CDPP 750

• Douglas College - Career Development Theories - CDPP 268

• Douglas College - CDP Theories & Ethical Standards - CDGI 560

• Concordia University College of Alberta - Theories of Career Development - C510

• University of Calgary - Career Development Foundations - ADL 210 

• Conestoga College - Career Counselling and Development - CARD 1060

• UCalgary Continuing Education - Certificate in Career Development and Academic Advising 

NOTE: For Ethics and Career Development Theories Courses that are not on the pre-approved list, the applicant will need to provide a course outline or description and official transcripts as evidence that the course meets the criteria as described above.

 The Ethics component may be from the counseling or education fields. When this is the case, the applicant must provide evidence of that the course covered topics relevant and applicable to Career and Employment services