“As a certified Career Development Practitioner, your expertise and experience will be formally recognized and, as others join you, Career Development will be recognized as a rigorous field that creates value for individuals, employers, communities, our province and our country.”  Sareena Hopkins, Executive Director of  Canadian Career Development Foundation & Chair Council for Canadian Council for Career Development.

Why should you become a Certified Career Development Practitioner - CCDP

CCDP designation is a recognized trademark that communicates CREDIBILITY, a high level of PROFESSIONALISM and ETHICAL STANDARDS, as well as a commitment to continuous professional development. 

Certified professionals showcase high industry standards in the level of their training or work experience in order to qualify for the credentials. The certification makes it easier to communicate the expertise to the clients as well as prospective employers.

BCCDA is now leading conversations with the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction, Ministry of Jobs, Trade and Technology, and Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training. We are in the process of expanding our relationships and exploring the ways the current certification will be officially recognized. 

Being certified, you are demonstrating to everyone, but most importantly to your clients and your potential employers that you have a combination of education, work experience, and competency to provide expertise at the professional standards of career development as they are set in British Columbia. CCDP certification gives you an edge of a trusted career development practitioner.

Application for this credential is voluntary. Eligibility is based upon a combination of education, work experience, and evidence of competency.

 Applicants who meet all requirements for CCDP certification may apply directly for Certification. Those who meet the criteria partially are also encouraged to apply and will be given the provisional status of CCDP Candidate. CCDP Candidates will have 5 years to fulfill the missing criteria. After the missing criteria are submitted and pass the review process, the Candidate will be given full CCDP status at no extra cost.